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Toronto’s five best and worst political moments of 2010

Toronto’s five best and worst political moments of 2010

As 2010 winds down, we can’t help but think of what a crazy year it’s been in Toronto politics. The city has had the kind of...

Burnt Offerings: Canada’s foreign language film pick for this year’s Oscar race

Burnt Offerings: Canada’s foreign language film pick for this year’s Oscar race

Incendies , Canada’s foreign language film pick for this year’s Oscar race, exposes a family’s secrets and lies and delivers...

2010 Lexicon: 11 new words that entered our vocabulary this past year

2010 Lexicon: 11 new words that entered our vocabulary this past year

1. true belieber \troo bih-leeb-er\ n. (2010): Self-designative term adopted by mega-fans of Canadian entertainer Justin...

Conservatives’ love-hate relationship with immigrants continues with cuts to settlement funding

Over the past several years (and elections), the Conservative Party has been trying hard to wrest the votes of new Canadians from...

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.

“Man Sues Toronto Santa Claus Parade” and other Grinchy headlines from this season of peace and joy

“Man Sues Toronto Santa Claus Parade” and other Grinchy headlines from this season of peace and joy

Sometimes the holidays bring us closer together and teach us the true meaning of giving and togetherness. Other times, they bring...

Best and worst moments of 2010

Best and worst moments of 2010

As we look back at 2010, we can't help bit see a year of tackiness and beauty, of tragedy and banality. Here, we examine two sides...

Belinda Stronach leaving Magna

Belinda Stronach leaving Magna

When Belinda Stronach left Parliament in 2007, she said, as many politicians have, it was to spend more time with her...

Harper finally finds a use for the Senate: appoint the candidates he wants for the next election

Stephen Harper’s love affair with the unelected Senate—you know, the one he ran against in previous elections—gets more...

Five things we learned from Rob Ford’s year-end interview with the Globe

Five things we learned from Rob Ford’s year-end interview with the Globe

The mayor’s first big meeting with city council was a marathon affair in which he got everything he wanted . Rob Ford ’s plan...

Who is more deluded: Rob Ford or the labour unions?

Who is more deluded: Rob Ford or the labour unions?

Rob Ford’s first—and nastiest—fight will be with organized labour. The unions are saying “bring it” The garbage strike...

As of today, Ticketmaster can't resell its own tickets under a different name (and with a higher price tag)

As of today, Ticketmaster can’t resell its own tickets under a different name (and with a higher price tag)

Coming into effect today is a new Ontario law that is designed to prevent ticket sellers like Ticketmaster from reselling on...

SIU charges Toronto officer in Adam Nobody beating, as poll shows confidence in police slipping

SIU charges Toronto officer in Adam Nobody beating, as poll shows confidence in police slipping

Breaking news today as the SIU—the body looking into police behaviour during the G20—announces it has finally, after the...

Toronto’s war on the streetcar claims another victim: the sky

Toronto’s war on the streetcar claims another victim: the sky

With Rob Ford ’s mayoral victory, it’s become clear that Toronto can have mass transit only so long as it meets two important...

Tradesies: Shania Twain to marry the ex-husband of the woman who broke up her first marriage

Tradesies: Shania Twain to marry the ex-husband of the woman who broke up her first marriage

CanCon country rocker Shania Twain is getting married again, and this time it’s to Swiss rich guy Frederic Thiebaud . Two years...

Eight signs you’re losing your mind, as gleaned from Vanity Fair’s profile of stranded-in-Canada Quaids

You’ve likely already heard the sordid gossip about actor Randy Quaid and wife Evi ’s recent loony adventures in...

Urban Diplomat: I’m sorry that I spilled my latte on my co-worker, but do I really have to pay this $50 dry cleaning bill?

Dear Urban Diplomat, I was crammed onto the subway with my co-worker the other morning, and I accidentally bumped his latte with...

Munsch’s monsters: Getting to know the real Robert Munsch

Munsch’s monsters: Getting to know the real Robert Munsch

Now that Canada’s most famous children’s author has confessed to being a booze- and coke-addicted obsessive-compulsive with bipolar disorder and suicidal tendencies, what else is there to say?

For once, winter weather snafus not Toronto’s fault (but Torontonians still getting screwed)

For once, winter weather snafus not Toronto’s fault (but Torontonians still getting screwed)

Call in the army to clear snow just once , and a city’s reputation for being winter-competent is ruined forever. Between the...

Canada ♥ regulation: banks will be asked to test their debt loads

After the news came out last week that Canadian debt levels were at an all-time high , it was probably inevitable that the feds...

The List: 10 things Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion can’t live without

The List: 10 things Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion can’t live without

Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who turns 90 in a few weeks, just started her 12th (and last) term. Here, 10 things she can’t...

Business group calls on customers to use debit and cash instead of credit cards

Business group calls on customers to use debit and cash instead of credit cards

Get out the smelling salts, people: it turns out that credit card companies are out to make a buck, and aren’t particularly kind...

Shocker of the week: council votes to demand apology for Maclean’s “Too Asian” article

The one genuine surprise from last night’s marathon session was the results of the motion, put forward by Mike Layton , to...

In a marathon session, council gives Rob Ford everything he wants

In a marathon session, council gives Rob Ford everything he wants

Despite some early bets that the mayor wouldn’t get everything he wanted out of council, Rob Ford has so far gotten everything...

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?