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Reason to Love Toronto: because city hall is leading by example, for once

Reason to Love Toronto: because city hall is leading by example, for once

The completion of Viljo Revell’s city hall in 1965 signalled a glittering Jetsonian future; its curving skyscrapers cradling the...

The power of Twitter: outrage at Air Canada ends as quickly as it starts, with the airline replacing dying boy’s wheelchair

This afternoon’s Twitter frenzy—a David and Goliath story that started and ended in a matter of hours—was manna from heaven...

Five things we learned about Canada from Esquire magazine's grudging cross-border compliment

Five things we learned about Canada from Esquire magazine’s grudging cross-border compliment

The stories just keep on coming: Canada has weathered the economic crisis relatively well, thanks to our prudent and stable...

Promoting Guess and Budweiser, how one Toronto socialite makes her money

Promoting Guess and Budweiser, how one Toronto socialite makes her money

Bud Light Lime, that love-to-hate beer seen at many a party, has just gotten a little classier(?) with socialite Ainsley Kerr...

Rob Ford endorses, is endorsed by pride-dissing, anti-gay-marriage pastor. Hilarity ensues

Rob Ford endorses, is endorsed by pride-dissing, anti-gay-marriage pastor. Hilarity ensues

The story of the day, as far as city politics goes, is Rob Ford 's endorsement of Wendell Brereton —the pastor of Glorious...

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.

Margaret Atwood documentary coming to Toronto in October

Ron Mann’ s In the Wake of the Flood, the documentary about Margaret Atwood’ s less-than-typical book tour, had its world...

Is John Tory ready to concede that his 15 minutes is up—again?

Is John Tory ready to concede that his 15 minutes is up—again?

Early on, we called John Tory 's mayoral indecision a “ Hamlet act .” Well, it now looks like Tory might finally have read the...

Davis Guggenheim changes his mind about directing Justin Bieber biopic

Davis Guggenheim changes his mind about directing Justin Bieber biopic

The 3-D movie jackpot marriage of a ubiquitous teen heartthrob and an Oscar-winning director was never meant to be. Davis...

Marginal charges, maximal outrage: the Sun takes on bag fees

Marginal charges, maximal outrage: the Sun takes on bag fees

We noted yesterday that the Toronto Sun , in high dudgeon over city councillors' spending habits, was busy making a mountain out...

Best of the City 2010: nine fun-filled activities, from karaoke to tennis

Best of the City 2010: nine fun-filled activities, from karaoke to tennis

Family tennis club Rosedale Tennis Club Rosedale Park, 20 Scholfield Ave., 416-922-7906 City racquet enthusiasts usually have two...

iPhone killer still at large: we round up the reviews of RIM’s BlackBerry Torch—and the news isn't good

iPhone killer still at large: we round up the reviews of RIM’s BlackBerry Torch—and the news isn’t good

On top of its worries about Middle East governments getting increasingly nosy regarding its email encryption, Research in Motion...

All Mixed Up: Toronto is the mixed-marriage capital of Canada

All Mixed Up: Toronto is the mixed-marriage capital of Canada

How our city is proof that if a post-racial society is possible, it will begin in the bedroom his fall, my husband and I will mark...

Toronto police say wiring cops with body cameras may be inevitable

Toronto police say wiring cops with body cameras may be inevitable

The latest accessories for police forces are not sound cannons or Tasers, but small digital video cameras that clip to officers'...

With nasty tweet, Argos’ player goes from “offensive lineman” to just plain “offensive”

When in transit, most celeb tweeters entertain their followers through cheeky comments on their surroundings or updates with lots...

Fun with budget numbers: most city councillors have been prudent with cash, but the Sun slams them anyway

True to form, the Toronto Sun leads today with ( yet another ) story on the spending habits of Toronto’s city councillors. The...

Toronto gets boring (machines)

Toronto gets boring (machines)

If you feel the earth move beneath you over the next few years, it's ( probably ) not an earthquake so don't prepare any T-shirts...

All five leading mayoral candidates finally agree on one thing: no party politics in city council

All five leading mayoral candidates finally agree on one thing: no party politics in city council

Last week we noted that city council is going to have a decidedly less morgue-like Wall Street Journal since there are 11 open...

U.A.E. vs. RIM: the BlackBerry maker folds like a cheap lawn chair, reports Globe

U.A.E. vs. RIM: the BlackBerry maker folds like a cheap lawn chair, reports Globe

On the eve of unveiling its newest operating system, Research in Motion was facing an unenviable problem: a growing number of...

Justin Bieber to play himself in biopic (in 3-D, natch)

Justin Bieber to play himself in biopic (in 3-D, natch)

Segway enthusiast Justin Bieber has made a deal with Paramount Pictures to star in a 3-D film about himself. Feel bad about life...

The conversation: Sarah Harmer and Alissa York on Toronto wildlife

The conversation: Sarah Harmer and Alissa York on Toronto wildlife

The place: Dora Keogh on the Danforth. The people: singer Sarah Harmer and author Alissa York. The subject: human-animal bonding...

How Iggy got his groove back? Michael Ignatieff comes to MuchMusic, dances on the street

For weeks now, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has been touring Canada (well, mostly Ontario so far) by bus to wile away the...

Sarah Thomson asks John Tory to piss or get off the pot, Rob Ford isn’t waiting

A reminder for politicians everywhere: if it's in writing, it can be leaked. This applies to personal e-mails discussing the race...

Rogers must continue gouging its cell customers or we’ll sue: Mobilicity

Rogers must continue gouging its cell customers or we’ll sue: Mobilicity

Paying ridiculous rates for cell phone services is as familiar to Torontonians as mediocre government scandals . But now a...

Raw milk farmer Michael Schmidt celebrates acquittal with operetta

Remember Michael Schmidt, the dairy farmer that went through a long court battle after being charged with distributing raw milk?...

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?