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Watch RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis shut down his interview with the BBC

This is probably not the best way to get publicity right before Research in Motion’s big tablet launch . RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis...

Renaissance Man: Colm Feore channels a 15th-century zealot and a comic book baddy in two flashy new gigs

Renaissance Man: Colm Feore channels a 15th-century zealot and a comic book baddy in two flashy new gigs

Colm Feore is a master of the double life. The country’s supreme leading man has tackled theatre’s most demanding roles at...

“Toronto is the centre of the universe. Let’s just admit it and move on”—the Star’s not afraid to go there

“Toronto is the centre of the universe. Let’s just admit it and move on”—the Star’s not afraid to go there

An opinion piece with an opening like that is destined to raise a few eyebrows—and some blood pressure outside of the 416—but...

Pride Festival still in Mammoliti’s crosshairs despite city staff declining to call “Israeli Apartheid” hate speech

Pride Festival still in Mammoliti’s crosshairs despite city staff declining to call “Israeli Apartheid” hate speech

One of the actions the city has undertaken in relation to the annual Pride Festival is to ask its staff to determine if the use of...

Reaction Roundup: what is the international press saying about the Canadian election?

Reaction Roundup: what is the international press saying about the Canadian election?

Canada’s affairs rarely arouse excitement in the media outside of our own borders— Michael Kinsley famously declared the most...

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.

Ford set to kill citizen committees, because he’s all about respect for taxpayers

Ford set to kill citizen committees, because he’s all about respect for taxpayers

The City of Toronto has a lot of committees, so it may be tempting to cheer when a small-government mayor like Rob Ford announces...

Two Canadians still have a shot at #winning Charlie Sheen internship

Two Canadians still have a shot at #winning Charlie Sheen internship

Finding intern postings on-line is nothing new, but this particular opportunity certainly is: Charlie Sheen’s personal social...

First prostitution, now pot: Ontario courts keep targeting taboos

First prostitution, now pot: Ontario courts keep targeting taboos

The Ontario Superior Court has been busy lately, striking blows against contradictory laws. First there was last fall’s ruling...

Reaction Roundup: what the country’s saying about last night’s leaders’ debate

Reaction Roundup: what the country’s saying about last night’s leaders’ debate

For two hours yesterday, Steve Paikin did his community service of herding the four party leaders onto a stage and forcing them to...

Council’s left bloc wins one against Ford, doesn’t know what to do next

Council’s left bloc wins one against Ford, doesn’t know what to do next

Last night, while the rest of the media was focused on the national leaders’ debate, something interesting was happening at...

Air Canada to launch new low-cost airline

Air Canada to launch new low-cost airline

Canadians looking for cheap fares to Cuba and Mexico will be getting more flight options—it’s just not clear when or under...

Federal Election 2011 Leaders’ Debate: the Drinking Game

Federal Election 2011 Leaders’ Debate: the Drinking Game

As the media keeps reminding us, today is the day everyone in Canada starts paying attention to the federal election. Tonight at 7...

Gravy as contagion: Liberals adopt “gravy train” motif to attack Stephen Harper

The latest Liberal attack ad against Stephen Harper is titled, “It's time to stop the Stephen Harper Gravy Train.”...

Justin Bieber visits Israel for a “chance to walk where Jesus did”

Justin Bieber visits Israel for a “chance to walk where Jesus did”

No one is immune to Bieber Fever, it seems. Justin Bieber was greeted in Israel this week by his usual welcoming committee:...

Jewel-like bugs could destroy Toronto’s ash trees this summer

Jewel-like bugs could destroy Toronto’s ash trees this summer

Toronto may have narrowly escaped snowpocalypse this winter, but the city is now facing a summer threat: an invasion of the...

Cancer rates lower in Toronto than in the rest of Ontario: CCO

Cancer Care Ontario has released data suggesting that people in the GTA are dying of cancer at a rate less frequent than the...

Five things Torontonians should look for in the federal election debates

This week, Canadians get to watch two debates among the leaders of the four official parties in the House of Commons—the English...

Ontario teachers told not to friend students on Facebook

We assumed it went without saying, but apparently it doesn't. The Ontario College of Teachers has put out an advisory on the...

Leafs’ James Reimer to represent Canada at world championships in Slovakia, along with captain Dion Phaneuf and defenceman Luke Schenn

Leafs’ James Reimer to represent Canada at world championships in Slovakia, along with captain Dion Phaneuf and defenceman Luke Schenn

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be heading to the playoffs this year, but there's still reason to celebrate today, as three of the...

Auditor general: Stephen Harper and Tony Clement lied to Parliament and may have broken laws before G8/G20

Auditor general: Stephen Harper and Tony Clement lied to Parliament and may have broken laws before G8/G20

This morning the Canadian Press is pushing a hot story that may influence the outcome of the federal election: a report from...

What can Toronto expect at Charlie Sheen’s Violent Torpedo of Truth stop at Massey Hall?

It’s old news now that Charlie Sheen ’s live show, My Violent Torpedo of Truth, bombed at its Detroit debut (and there are...

Ford is breaking all the rules—but is it political swagger or a worrisome pattern?

Ford is breaking all the rules—but is it political swagger or a worrisome pattern?

Like any newly elected politician, Rob Ford is trying to make the most of his honeymoon period. In the early months of the...

Toronto Fashion Incubator's New Labels gala-competition breaks fresh talent

Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels gala-competition breaks fresh talent

Canada isn’t short on talent, but it sure is lacking opportunities to showcase it. That’s why, when one comes up, we like to...

“Cancer faker” story comes to an appropriately weird close

“Cancer faker” story comes to an appropriately weird close

Last year, Toronto’s press was all over the bizarre story of Ashley Anne Kirilow , the young woman from Burlington who shaved...

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?