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David Miller makes a doc for the CBC, tries to burnish his rep by appealing to T.O.’s New York envy

David Miller makes a doc for the CBC, tries to burnish his rep by appealing to T.O.’s New York envy

Since his election last October, Rob Ford has been waging a war against pretty much every part of David Miller ’s...

Video: Justin Bieber’s new perfume ad guaranteed to make you swoon—if you’re 13

Want to smell like Justin Bieber just told you a really sexy secret? We’re not quite sure what that would smell like, but...

After an upstart showing at the Aussie Open, Milos Raonic upsets at the French

After an upstart showing at the Aussie Open, Milos Raonic upsets at the French

We had high hopes for young Milos at this year’s French Open . The pride of Thornhill had set a blistering pace so far in...

Mammoliti and Co. refuse to take yes for an answer in Pride Toronto funding debate

Mammoliti and Co. refuse to take yes for an answer in Pride Toronto funding debate

Later this afternoon, Rob Ford ’s executive committee—a panel made up of the mayor’s closest allies on council—will...

The next stop on Milos Raonic’s road to world tennis domination: Roland Garros

The next stop on Milos Raonic’s road to world tennis domination: Roland Garros

In just four short months, Canadian tennis sensation Milos Raonic has vaulted 125 spots in the ATP world rankings , leaping from a...

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Sign of the Apocalypse #5: Oprah records final interview

Sign of the Apocalypse #5: Oprah records final interview

We don’t think there could be anyone more accomplished than Oprah Winfrey . She’s managed to draw out Tom Cruise ’s inner...

Toronto District School Board acknowledges reality and allows young folk to bring cellphones to school

Toronto District School Board acknowledges reality and allows young folk to bring cellphones to school

We’ll wager that this is going to make the deliberations about advertising on screens in schools a bit harder: on Thursday the...

The Jarvis bike lane brouhaha was such fractious fun last summer that city hall is bringing it back

The Jarvis bike lane brouhaha was such fractious fun last summer that city hall is bringing it back

Last year’s mayoral election was chock full of wacky issues—the 48-hour scandal over whether Rob Ford likes immigrants or not...

See, Hear, Read: three local experts tell us what books, movies and music they’re craving this month

See, Hear, Read: three local experts tell us what books, movies and music they’re craving this month

They love it. We want it. Three red-hot releases “At first glance, Sofia Coppola’s latest film seems to be about the excesses...

Sign of the Apocalypse #4: Albino raccoons in Scarborough. No, really.

Sign of the Apocalypse #4: Albino raccoons in Scarborough. No, really.

They lack the telltale bandit masks and striped tails, but believe it or not, these little critters are indeed baby raccoons. They...

Sign of the Apocalypse #3: Centers for Disease Control release primer on how to survive a zombie apocalypse

Sign of the Apocalypse #3: Centers for Disease Control release primer on how to survive a zombie apocalypse

If our readers watched season one of The Walking Dead , they'll recognize how futile it is, but the Centers for Disease Control...

The war on fun takes aim at a new target: city patios

The war on fun takes aim at a new target: city patios

City council was busy junking 2010’s harmonization of city zoning bylaws yesterday—but as the Toronto Star points out , that...

Sign of the Apocalypse #2: Justin Bieber named third most influential celebrity in the world

Sign of the Apocalypse #2: Justin Bieber named third most influential celebrity in the world

Justin Bieber has made three-year-olds cry , headlined a sold-out world tour and starred in a top-grossing 3-D movie based on his...

The Star discovers non-motorists’ lives come cheap in Ontario

The Star discovers non-motorists’ lives come cheap in Ontario

A lot of cyclists already knew that the price drivers pay for killing a pedestrian in Ontario is absurdly low—but we’re happy...

Sign of the Apocalypse #1: the sun shines on Toronto

Sign of the Apocalypse #1: the sun shines on Toronto

Apparently, the earth is coming to an end pretty damn soon— on Saturday , to be exact. In honour of this auspicious...

Local media anoints Jose Bautista the greatest slugger in Blue Jays history

Local media anoints Jose Bautista the greatest slugger in Blue Jays history

Jose Bautista ’s sizzling start to the 2011 season has Toronto Blue Jays fans practically foaming at the mouth, and with good...

Cabinet shuffle: Toronto gets a seat in Harper’s new government—and it’s not even a token

Cabinet shuffle: Toronto gets a seat in Harper’s new government—and it’s not even a token

Good news, Toronto: Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his new cabinet this morning and, for the first time since 2006, the...

Council votes to start the trash privatization process—but is the mayor already losing his magic touch?

Council votes to start the trash privatization process—but is the mayor already losing his magic touch?

Yesterday’s council debate started, fittingly, with a little trash talk. Rob Ford unleashed his inner loudmouth (which is...

Bruce Power won’t be shipping radioactive waste through the Great Lakes—for now

Bruce Power won’t be shipping radioactive waste through the Great Lakes—for now

Bruce Power’ s proposal to dispose of old steam boilers from the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station by shipping them to a...

Three possible scenarios for the Raptors at tonight’s draft lotto

Three possible scenarios for the Raptors at tonight’s draft lotto

After 16 NBA seasons and 11 losing campaigns, we’re pretty sure the Toronto Raptors are familiar with the draft lottery. Tonight...

City hall storms Casa Loma’s gates! (Well, sort of)

City hall storms Casa Loma’s gates! (Well, sort of)

While the rest of the city has managed to go about its business without really noticing, there's a long-running feud taking place...

Greta Constantine’s Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill launch Skin, their collaboration with Danier

Greta Constantine’s Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill launch Skin, their collaboration with Danier

Last night, Toronto’s glossiest glamourpusses—well, at least the ones willing to trek to Queen Street West and Brock Avenue on...

School librarians are an endangered species outside of Toronto—but should we care?

School librarians are an endangered species outside of Toronto—but should we care?

The number of librarians across Ontario is on the decline. According to a new study by People for Education , 80 per cent of the...

Rob Ford’s financial woes march one step closer to serious trouble

For once it’s not the City of Toronto that’s in bookkeeping trouble. When news about Rob Ford’s campaign finance shenanigans...

Cost of Living

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

“I love a good bargain, so I shop at No Frills”

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“Groceries are our biggest monthly expense after rent”

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

Manpreet Badyal moved from Delhi to Vancouver to Toronto in search of success

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

Business analyst and budding TikTok investment guru Chaeeun Lee hopes to visit 50 countries before she turns 30

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

“Investing in mental health is important. I have an unlimited membership at Othership in Yorkville”

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

“It was hard to accept financial aid from my parents, but it actually brought us closer together”

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

“My family taught me to invest. It’s probably the wisest advice they’ve ever given me”

Urban Diplomat

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat , What’s the etiquette for EV charging? A few weeks ago, I finally found a spot in my neighbourhood to juice...

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I'm a hoarder, but I'm a collector

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I’m a hoarder, but I’m a collector

He’s started quoting Marie Kondo and insisting that I get rid of my “emotional support tchotchkes.” How can I get him to back off?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

They’ve asked us not to shower after 11 p.m. because of “pipe whistling.” Is this normal?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

I can’t help being embarrassed every time I sheepishly walk past the eye rollers in the regular queue

Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

He’s preaching the virtues of sobriety on TikTok but still crushing six-packs every weekend, and the hypocrisy is getting on my nerves. Should I call him out?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

I actually don’t mind the return-to-office mandate, but it seems like so much working from home has caused my fellow employees’ self-awareness to atrophy

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can't see the appeal

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal

How does one cut loose in a well-lit room while the sun is shining and no one is even a little intoxicated?