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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.”...

Inside the Latest Issue

The July issue of Toronto Life features the monster cottages of Muskoka versus the resistance. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

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...

Easiest game ever: guess which party leader Arcade Fire isn’t supporting in this election?

Easiest game ever: guess which party leader Arcade Fire isn’t supporting in this election?

For those wondering where the all-powerful indie hipster vote was going to fall, Arcade Fire has spoken from the oracle that is...

Watch the Liberals turn Harper’s campaign lemons into attack-ad lemonade

This story moved fast, even by the standards of modern election campaigns. First, multiple reports of university-age students...

Is the CBC’s Vote Compass skewing left-wing? (Or, Internet survey produces dodgy results? The Sun is there)

Is the CBC’s Vote Compass skewing left-wing? (Or, Internet survey produces dodgy results? The Sun is there)

A reasonable reader might just assume that in 2011, everyone knows self-selected Internet polls are not to be taken seriously. Not...

Yoko Ono’s publishing company pulls Stephen Harper’s “Imagine” performance off YouTube

Yoko Ono’s publishing company pulls Stephen Harper’s “Imagine” performance off YouTube

It looks like the video of Stephen Harper and Maria Aragon singing John Lennon ’s “Imagine” (a clip that both amused and...

Plan to move seniors out of TCHC homes to test Teflon Ford’s political indestructibility

Since the mayoral race, one of the iron laws of Toronto city hall has been that no matter what he does, nothing seems to stick to...

RIP: Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff chances (2010-2011)

RIP: Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff chances (2010-2011)

Hey, it was a great while it lasted. Yesterday evening, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ late-season bid for playoff glory officially...

Watch a comparison between strikingly similar ads: one for Stephen Harper, one for a U.S. Republican candidate

The Liberal Party of Canada is sending around a video implying that Conservative Leader Stephen Harper has borrowed American...

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 “Documentaries often present their subjects in a cold, clinical...

Cost of Living

These North York points enthusiasts earn $370,000 a year. How do they spend it?

These North York points enthusiasts earn $370,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“We try to maximize our rewards by using various credit cards plus PC Optimum”

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”

Urban Diplomat

Dear Urban Diplomat: My family takes Mother’s Day more seriously than Father’s Day

Dear Urban Diplomat: My family takes Mother’s Day more seriously than Father’s Day

She gets flowers, gifts and breakfast in bed; I get a lousy grill brush. Am I wrong to feel slighted?

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