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Bull’s Eye: Peter Sibbald captures the gritty subculture of southern Ontario rodeos in his superb all-access series, Roughstock

Bull’s Eye: Peter Sibbald captures the gritty subculture of southern Ontario rodeos in his superb all-access series, Roughstock

Peter Sibbald was raised on Westerns. So the photographer was understandably captivated when he came across some classic cowboy...

Astro Boy: Q&A with Ray Jayawardhana, a U of T prof in search of life on other planets

Astro Boy: Q&A with Ray Jayawardhana, a U of T prof in search of life on other planets

Already famous on Earth, U of T astronomy prof Ray Jayawardhana searches for life on other planets So, everyone calls you RayJay?...

True grit: “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion’s last hurrah after 33 years as the mayor of Mississauga

True grit: “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion’s last hurrah after 33 years as the mayor of Mississauga

While Mississauga turned into a massive city of immigrants, Hazel McCallion remained the same stubborn, penny-pinching mayor. Now, in her final term, her legacy is threatened by allegations of misconduct and a gang of critics determined to take her down

Men of action: Ennis Esmer and Kenny Hotz talk about the things they’ll do for a buck

Men of action: Ennis Esmer and Kenny Hotz talk about the things they’ll do for a buck

The place: Dangerous Dan’s Diner on Queen East. The people: Wipeout Canada co-host Ennis Esmer and Triumph of the Will star...

What do Harper, Ignatieff and Layton’s favourite baseball moments say about their characters?

During election campaigns, it’s a time-honoured tradition for the media to analyze every scrap of data that it gets from party...

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.

More than just wins and losses on the line as Leafs-Bruins rivalry builds

More than just wins and losses on the line as Leafs-Bruins rivalry builds

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept their playoff hopes alive with another thrilling victory Thursday—a 4-3 shootout triumph over the...

Toronto cops flood “sunshine list” of public servants pulling in over $100,000 (Officer Bubbles included!)

Toronto cops flood “sunshine list” of public servants pulling in over $100,000 (Officer Bubbles included!)

Ontario’s sunshine list has once again let everyone know which public servants made at least six figures in the previous...

Jay Parade: we look at speedster Rajai Davis, who’s leading off for the Blue Jays on opening day

Jay Parade: we look at speedster Rajai Davis, who’s leading off for the Blue Jays on opening day

The Toronto Blue Jays ’ 2011 season opens today as the Minnesota Twins —including Canadian slugger Justin Morneau —pay a...

Mayor’s office allegedly pulls Now Magazine from city hall, increasing Now’s exposure by 10,000 per cent

Mayor’s office allegedly pulls Now Magazine from city hall, increasing Now’s exposure by 10,000 per cent

The city’s media has a touchy relationship with Rob Ford ’s weight. The mayor is rarely as disarming to reporters as when...

Shania Twain’s alleged stalker arrested at the Juno Awards

Shania Twain’s alleged stalker arrested at the Juno Awards

Shania Twain was in for a surprise at last Sunday’s Juno Awards. It wasn’t her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of...

Toronto’s Patrick Chan skating for more than a medal

Toronto’s Patrick Chan skating for more than a medal

Toronto-based figure skater Patrick Chan is all about making Canadians feel warm and fuzzy. First he gave us heartwarming...

Ford’s Transit Plan is finally out, and McGuinty wins the "Getting Ford to Compromise" prize

Ford’s Transit Plan is finally out, and McGuinty wins the “Getting Ford to Compromise” prize

Looks like Mayor Rob Ford has picked up on the way a city is supposed to work: behind schedule, all the time. All it took was a...

Why the Leafs’ post-season push is more important than actually making the playoffs

Had the Toronto Maple Leafs’ improbable run at the playoffs been a touch more magical and a touch less realistic, Tuesday...

2010 was great year for Toronto’s daily newspapers—relatively speaking

2010 was great year for Toronto’s daily newspapers—relatively speaking

Maybe on-line media isn’t the death knell for newspapers after all. According to the latest survey from Newspaper Audience...

A one-on-one throwdown between Harper and Ignatieff could be the most Toronto-centric idea ever

A one-on-one throwdown between Harper and Ignatieff could be the most Toronto-centric idea ever

An idea for the most Toronto-centric debate ever was floated yesterday: Stephen Harper and Michael Ignatieff in a head-to-head...

Ontario’s boring budget is fine, except for people who live in cities, and Peter Milczyn

Ontario’s boring budget is fine, except for people who live in cities, and Peter Milczyn

Perhaps the first thing to say about yesterday’s Ontario budget is that it perfectly embodies the government of Dalton McGuinty...

Doug Ford: “If they want to have cigarettes in the machines, so be it”

Doug Ford: “If they want to have cigarettes in the machines, so be it”

Yesterday, a city council committee unsurprisingly shot down a proposal , held over from the David Miller era, that would have had...

Toronto basketball phenom Myck Kabongo shows his skills south of the border

Toronto basketball phenom Myck Kabongo shows his skills south of the border

The Toronto Star ’s Royson James has been on the basketball beat of late, following Canada’s top talents as they pursue their...

Stephen Harper sings John Lennon’s “Imagine” with YouTube star, universe is confused

Conservative leader Stephen Harper sat down with YouTube star and Lady Gaga fan Maria Aragon and did what he always does whenever...

Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday wants city to pay legal fees for case that would stop city from paying legal fees

Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday wants city to pay legal fees for case that would stop city from paying legal fees

Sometimes work that’s started with the best of intentions ends badly. When then-councillor Doug Holyday sued the City of Toronto...

Five reasons to keep Raptors coach Jay Triano right where he is

Five reasons to keep Raptors coach Jay Triano right where he is

With the Toronto Raptors 2010–11 campaign drawing to a close and head coach Jay Triano ’s contract set to expire at the end of...

BREAKING NEWS! Doug Ford really doesn’t like the Toronto Star

BREAKING NEWS! Doug Ford really doesn’t like the Toronto Star

Ever since the Toronto Star ran that article about Rob Ford abusing a young football player—something later explicitly and...

With Bell backing down on Internet billing, it just might not become an election issue (but it probably should be)

With Bell backing down on Internet billing, it just might not become an election issue (but it probably should be)

The hordes of angry Internet users who were outraged about the CRTC’s decision on usage-based billing (UBB) chalked up a minor...

Michael Ignatieff visits Trinity-Spadina to fight the NDP for second place

Michael Ignatieff visits Trinity-Spadina to fight the NDP for second place

Liberal leader and PM aspirant Michael Ignatieff visited downtown Toronto on the first Monday of the election campaign...

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