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Social media in Toronto’s election: a sampling of blunders

Social media in Toronto’s election: a sampling of blunders

One of the much talked-about aspects of Calgary’s recent election has been how Naheed Nenshi successfully transformed social...

Toronto Police axe special constables after TTC’s security goes mad with power

Toronto Police axe special constables after TTC’s security goes mad with power

The TTC’s special constable program is more than 10 years old and certainly seemed like a good idea at the time. Instead of...

Mo Problems, Mo Money: Ford’s scandals brought in a ton of cash, but less than Pantalone

Mo Problems, Mo Money: Ford’s scandals brought in a ton of cash, but less than Pantalone

Politicians spend a lot of time and money trying to avoid scandals, except, of course, for when they don’t . The latest...

“Rob [Ford] could commit murder on the steps of city hall and they would still vote for him”: Doug Ford, campaign manager

Doug Ford , describing the support his brother Rob Ford has in Etobicoke North, was quoted thusly this morning by the Toronto Sun...

Officer Bubbles takes on the Internet; Internet laughs ruefully

These days, almost everyone knows Adam Josephs , a.k.a. Officer Bubbles. The Toronto cop famously threatened a bubble-blowing G20...

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.

Presto chango! The TTC’s payment war with the province is over (sort of)

Presto chango! The TTC’s payment war with the province is over (sort of)

One of the more maddening fights between the city and the province has been the argument over rolling out the Presto payment...

134 tons of pot set ablaze by Mexican government, Cheetos sales spike downwind

Burning giant piles of drugs isn’t exactly new in the history of media relations, but we can’t think of anything else quite on...

Privacy commissioner: Google Street View cars have been collecting Canadians' personal data via Wi-Fi networks

Privacy commissioner: Google Street View cars have been collecting Canadians’ personal data via Wi-Fi networks

Turns out those adorable Google Street View cars that have been driving around Canadian cities haven’t just been taking...

Head versus heart: Toronto’s lefties grapple with their choice—Pantalone or not-Ford?

Head versus heart: Toronto’s lefties grapple with their choice—Pantalone or not-Ford?

As the campaign enters its final five days, the basic divide doesn’t seem to be changing much: Rob Ford and George Smitherman...

Final TV debate of the mayor’s race features even more shouting than normal

Last night, the three front-running candidates for the mayor’s office— Rob Ford , George Smitherman and Joe Pantalone —sat...

Should graphic Russell Williams photos go on the front page?

Torontonians picking up their morning papers today didn’t really have much of a choice: the nastiness of the Russell Williams...

Bixi bike-share program has 1,000 members, thanks to…a car company?

Bixi bike-share program has 1,000 members, thanks to…a car company?

Toronto has been pushing to get 1,000 people to sign up for the Bixi bike-sharing program before November 1, or Bixi would lose...

Calgary humiliates Toronto with its election results

With all the hubbub around Toronto’s municipal election—and it has received attention far beyond our little hamlet—we'd...

The Chase: A six-month search rewards two Annex renters ready to buy their first home

The Chase: A six-month search rewards two Annex renters ready to buy their first home

THE BUYERS: Taimi-Leigh Wood, a 33-year-old wine sales agent, and Hart Massey, a 34-year-old filmmaker. THE STORY: After seven...

One week out, Toronto’s election gets crazier by the day

The polls will close in just over a week, but the election race in Toronto keeps getting odder and odder. Here’s a roundup of...

Toronto’s weekend of entirely unsurprising mayoral endorsements

While the Globe was getting into some trouble Saturday morning with its Ford-is-fat story, the Toronto Sun and Toronto Star both...

Globe and Mail calls Rob Ford fat, hilarity ensues

Globe and Mail calls Rob Ford fat, hilarity ensues

It’s official: after a 10-month mayoral campaign, the papers are running out of political things to talk about, and the media...

The Argument: why we pay rock concert prices for Robert Lepage

The Argument: why we pay rock concert prices for Robert Lepage

His mind-blowing stagecraft made him a superstar, especially here. Why we pay rock concert prices for Robert Lepage In the 25...

Even more G20 charges dropped, Quebec begins waiting for an apology

Even more G20 charges dropped, Quebec begins waiting for an apology

One of the stories during Toronto’s ill-fated hosting of the G20 summit was how many of the protesters were from...

Coming soon to Toronto: griping about the TTC to music

This will in no way get old quickly: Harbourfront Centre wants to join the ranks of such great international cities...

Least surprising political endorsement ever: John Tory supports Sandra Bussin’s opponent

John Tory ’s clashes with Sandra Bussin are hardly news , but would he go so far as to endorse her opponent? Apparently, yes...

Toronto Football Club apologizes for sucking at ticket sales, soccer

Toronto Football Club apologizes for sucking at ticket sales, soccer

It's a rare moment—especially in Toronto—when a multibillion-dollar sporting organization performs so badly that it has to...

The busiest man in Toronto: five things we learned from Robert Prichard

The busiest man in Toronto: five things we learned from Robert Prichard

If you’ve lived in Toronto over the past decade, Robert Prichard has touched your life. The man has been active throughout the...

The anyone-but-Ford bandwagon gets a bit more cramped: Adam Vaughan endorses Smitherman

With the election now 10 days away and polls being increasingly unkind to anyone but the front-runners (that’s...

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