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Ignatieff hints at spring election, going after Rob Ford voters. Wait, what?

Ignatieff hints at spring election, going after Rob Ford voters. Wait, what?

Canada last had an election in the fall of 2008, after which coalition hilarity ensued. Of course, about the only person to come...

Ready for rate rage? Soon, there will be even more changes to time-of-use hydro charges

Ready for rate rage? Soon, there will be even more changes to time-of-use hydro charges

Back when the Ontario government introduced time-of-use billing to hydro, it had two simple purposes: to reflect the higher costs...

“I Am Canadian” actor joins CBC’s As It Happens

He doesn’t live in an igloo, he says “about,” not “aboot,” and now the face of Molson famous “I Am Canadian” ads...

“Pimp Daddy” just too inappropriate to become one of Toronto’s finest

“Pimp Daddy” just too inappropriate to become one of Toronto’s finest

If there are any lessons to be learned from Sean Pierson ’s failed attempt to become a Toronto police officer, it's this one...

Rob Ford's to-do list for today: slash budgets, cut taxes, declare TTC an essential service

Rob Ford’s to-do list for today: slash budgets, cut taxes, declare TTC an essential service

Toronto’s city council tackles three of Rob Ford ’s biggest priorities today: cutting councillors’ office...

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.

Q&A with Dominic D’Alessandro: the former CEO of Manulife tell us how to turn Toronto into a global financial capital

Q&A with Dominic D’Alessandro: the former CEO of Manulife tell us how to turn Toronto into a global financial capital

What have you been up to since you left Manulife a year ago? I sit on a number of boards, so I’m as busy as I want to be. I’ve...

Two and a half cities: Hulchanksi sees a bleak, bleak future for Toronto

Three years ago the University of Toronto’s David Hulchanski produced a report titled “The Three Cities Within Toronto,”...

TTC offering free New Year’s service again this year—only the event is going unsponsored

Good news, everyone: the TTC will offer its usual free ride home for revellers after the clock strikes midnight this New Year. In...

International soft power survey: Monocle ranks Canada a lousy 12th

International soft power survey: Monocle ranks Canada a lousy 12th

Blame Air Canada, the CBC and Stephen Harper : the rest of the world just isn’t that in to us. The latest Monocle magazine has a...

Mark Carney says debt is too high; BMO asks, What does he know, anyway?

Mark Carney says debt is too high; BMO asks, What does he know, anyway?

Yesterday at the Economic Club of Canada, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney warned in the strongest possible terms short of...

Five things we learned from the Globe’s interview with Karen Stintz

Five things we learned from the Globe’s interview with Karen Stintz

Some gigs at city hall may be cushy, but explaining to angry urbanites why Transit City had to be killed isn’t one of...

Justin Bieber continues Internet domination over Lady Gaga, Eminem

When it comes to who makes headlines these days, it turns out hormonal teenage girls with a penchant for dreamy side-swept bangs...

Senate votes to kill Canada’s penny

Senate votes to kill Canada’s penny

The upper house of Parliament, apparently finished snuffing out climate change bills , has turned its eyes to a cause that warms...

Reason to Love Toronto: Because suburban architecture just got a lot sexier

Reason to Love Toronto: Because suburban architecture just got a lot sexier

The hyperbolically named Absolute World towers at Burnamthorpe and Hurontario are the tallest, most confounding buildings in the...

Last month’s news comes to council later this week: “Too Asian” never dies

Sit down and let us tell you a story of long ago. Back in the mists of time—November—a magazine ran a regrettable article with...

Death of Transit City leads to surprisingly widespread grieving

Death of Transit City leads to surprisingly widespread grieving

We already knew that the allies of former mayor David Miller were angry over the announced death of Transit City and getting ready...

The Chase: a newlywed searches for a $1.5-million waterfront home to remind her of the Caribbean

The Chase: a newlywed searches for a $1.5-million waterfront home to remind her of the Caribbean

A newlywed in a long-distance marriage searches for a waterfront home to remind her of the Caribbean THE BUYERS: Avis Glaze, an...

Toronto police enjoying a very special TGIF this week

More than anyone else in this city, the Toronto police (or at least their media people) are probably ready for this week to come...

Holiday Miracle: Parents let Internet name their daughter, disaster doesn’t ensue

Here’s a surprisingly effective PR campaign. (Let’s be honest, right?) A GTA couple signed up to let a Facebook group vote on...

The List: 10 things Janet Carding, the new ROM director, can’t live without

The List: 10 things Janet Carding, the new ROM director, can’t live without

Ten things Janet Carding, the globe-trotting new head of the Royal Ontario Museum, can’t live without Water My family has always...

On its second day of work, council gets down to the important stuff: food and bruised egos

On its second day of work, council gets down to the important stuff: food and bruised egos

If yesterday was any indication, Rob Ford is in for a long four years. As the council met to approve choices for who got what...

Stephen Harper gives his annual display of warm-bloodedness, sings rock music

Stephen Harper gives his annual display of warm-bloodedness, sings rock music

Last October, Stephen Harper caused a bit of a fuss by demonstrating that he had artistic skills and a beating heart—he sang...

Toronto's left-wing pinkos prove surprisingly entrepreneurial

Toronto’s left-wing pinkos prove surprisingly entrepreneurial

It's been 24 hours since Don Cherry opened the first city council meeting of the Rob Ford era by calling out bike-riding...

Allegations of vote fixing make Mississauga politics momentarily interesting

Shortly after election day, a few Mississauga councillors got a letter from a person known only as “Fred” that claimed the...

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?