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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...

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.

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...

The Secret Life of a Bay Street Hooker

The Secret Life of a Bay Street Hooker

The X-rated trade secrets of a Bay Street call girl. She’s sophisticated, smart and open minded. She meets her clients at Le...

Toronto Leonardo DiCaprio slasher sentenced to time in U.S.

The Toronto woman who slashed Leonardo DiCaprio in the face with broken glass at a house party in 2005 has been sentenced to two...

What else can we say: Oshawa man abandons city council seat to keep TTC gig

This story leaves us wondering just how cushy, exactly, the average TTC job really is. Apparently, nobody explained to Mike...

As expected, Don Cherry is the turd in the punch bowl at council’s first meeting

As expected, Don Cherry is the turd in the punch bowl at council’s first meeting

The opening of Toronto City Council’s first meeting was surprisingly amicable and friendly as Rob Ford took the oath of office...

Ontario Ombudsman calls G20 fence “illegal,” “likely unconstitutional”

Not all the blame for G20 abuses needs to be heaped on Bill Blair —it looks like the Ontario government may come in for some...

Rob Ford meets with the anti-Ford, aka Dalton McGuinty

Rob Ford and Dalton McGuinty are about as different politicians are one could find working within a single kilometre of each...

CityTV anchor Mark Dailey dies at age 57

CityTV anchor Mark Dailey dies at age 57

Longtime anchor and voice of CityTV Mark Dailey has died at the age of 57 of cancer. Dailey joined CityPulse back in 1979 as a...

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