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New York Times uses Canada as “giant guinea pig” to test-market its new pay wall

New York Times uses Canada as “giant guinea pig” to test-market its new pay wall

Lucky us. Canadians will be the first readers in the world to experience the New York Times ’s new (and much discussed) on-line...

Could a Tea Party–esque movement be good for Toronto?

Could a Tea Party–esque movement be good for Toronto?

With federal and provincial elections looming, there’s a good chance that Torontonians will have conservative leaders all the...

Vancouver Whitecaps new marketing strategy shows TFC what screw-ups really look like

By all accounts, Toronto FC has had a rough off-season. Before the Major League Soccer regular season has even kicked off, the...

In the midst of Japan’s nuclear crisis, demand for iodide pills rises near leaky Pickering plant

In the midst of Japan’s nuclear crisis, demand for iodide pills rises near leaky Pickering plant

With the news that Japan may be on the brink of a serious nuclear crisis, Ontarians living near the Pickering power plant seem to...

Canada’s big-city mayors have a wish list for Ottawa—except for Rob Ford

Canada’s big-city mayors have a wish list for Ottawa—except for Rob Ford

With the budget coming next week from the federal government, one big question is whether, or what, Ottawa will has in store for...

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.

Election Watch 2011: How do the federal parties’ ads stack up so far?

Canada is about 99.9 per cent likely to be heading into an election after next week , so all national parties have started to...

The art of self-defence: the unbearable anxiety of being Ken Finkleman

The art of self-defence: the unbearable anxiety of being Ken Finkleman

His shows are nasty, sophisticated, hilarious—and often dismissed as derivative. The unbearable anxiety of being Ken Finkleman...

What would budget proposals look like if Ottawa made sense? Two think tanks’ adventures in coherence

What would budget proposals look like if Ottawa made sense? Two think tanks’ adventures in coherence

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) today released the Alternative Budget, its annual exercise in...

Longhorns are Toronto’s team for NCAA March Madness

March Madness is upon us. That means 67 high-octane games over 28 days for 68 of the best college basketball teams in the United...

Megan Follows dressed by David Dixon? See it at the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s feel-good fashion show

Megan Follows dressed by David Dixon? See it at the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s feel-good fashion show

Fashion month spawns a series of spectacles, but nothing is as ego-free as the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s “Heart Truth“...

Rob Ford makes his pro theatre debut alongside Thomas the Tank Engine, giving train metaphors new life

If anyone wants to see Mayor Rob Ford on stage—and we mean in an actual theatre, not political theatre—the time and place is...

No-nonsense addition to the TTC brain trust hates ideas from the left and right equally

With Rob Ford ’s plan to expand the TTC’s subway system along the Sheppard line and replace the Scarborough RT with an...

James Reimer: the recent reality check for Leafs’ goalie is no reason to worry about Optimus Reim

In the wake of Monday’s 6-2 drubbing by the Tampa Bay Lightning , Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson admitted that rookie...

The housekeepers revolt: behind the labour dispute at the Royal York Hotel

The housekeepers revolt: behind the labour dispute at the Royal York Hotel

In an era of decline for organized labour, an aggressive hospitality workers’ union is determined to turn menial labour into...

Chris Bosh Watch: former Raptor leads Heat past NBA’s best

Chris Bosh Watch: former Raptor leads Heat past NBA’s best

We’ve been ragging on Chris Bosh a lot this season. We’ve called him out for not living up to the hype he manufactured for...

After Japan’s nuclear disaster, Ontario asks important question: what does it mean for us?

After Japan’s nuclear disaster, Ontario asks important question: what does it mean for us?

The news from Japan today (the most reliable source is from the IAEA ) is pretty alarming, causing many to ask what this all means...

City denies Afrofest an event permit. Is this a sign of things for the first Summer of Ford, or no big deal?

City denies Afrofest an event permit. Is this a sign of things for the first Summer of Ford, or no big deal?

For more than 20 years, Toronto has hosted Afrofest at Queen’s Park. This year, however, just as the festival was booking its...

Will Charlie Sheen’s Torpedo of Truth live show come to Toronto?

Will Charlie Sheen’s Torpedo of Truth live show come to Toronto?

Not long after joining Twitter and setting the Guinness world record for fastest acquisition of 1 million followers, Charlie Sheen...

How does Ford Nation stack up to other nations—Leafs, Colbert and Bieber?

How does Ford Nation stack up to other nations—Leafs, Colbert and Bieber?

Toronto Hydro’s friendly reminder with your latest bill: how not to get electrocuted

Toronto Hydro’s friendly reminder with your latest bill: how not to get electrocuted

Last week, two dogs were electrocuted on a sidewalk at the corner of Queen East and Parliament streets. A police officer who tried...

Awkwardness ensues: Councillor Berardinetti chooses Rob Ford over her Liberal hubby

Awkwardness ensues: Councillor Berardinetti chooses Rob Ford over her Liberal hubby

Politics make for strange bedfellows, as they say. Things get even stranger when family’s involved. For example, the Ontario and...

St. Joseph Media acquires Torontoist

St. Joseph Media acquires Torontoist

St. Joseph Media, Canada's largest privately owned consumer magazine publisher, is proud to announce today the addition of...

The post-season picture: four key games for the Leafs’ playoff chances

The post-season picture: four key games for the Leafs’ playoff chances

Now more than ever, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to slide on their winning skates. The squad’s big 4-3 victory over the Buffalo...

Even when he’s injured, Canada’s Milos Raonic is the man

Even when he’s injured, Canada’s Milos Raonic is the man

Milos Raonic , the 20-year-old tennis sensation from Thornhill, battled through back spasms to defeat the world’s number...

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