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The cops’ new “communication tool” to deafen G20 protestors

The G20 security overlords, concerned that protestors at the summit will make too much noise—megaphones, rhyming chants, Rage...

The Secret Life of Bee: one-on-one with The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee

The Secret Life of Bee: one-on-one with The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee

Don’t let Samantha Bee’ s sweet demeanour and cute name fool you. Being The Daily Show’ s Most Senior Correspondent is a...

Adam Giambrone defends couch’s reputation on Toronto radio

Adam Giambrone defends couch’s reputation on Toronto radio

The city’s sexiest ex-mayoral candidate stopped by the Dean Blundell show, on 102.1 The Edge, yesterday morning for a...

Former PM Chrétien is well hung on Parliament Hill

Former PM Chrétien is well hung on Parliament Hill

Almost seven years after leaving Parliament, Jean Chrétien (Canada's last majority prime minister) returned to Parliament Hill to...

$833-million security bill for G20 and G8 called “insane”

The federal government had a tinge of Dr. Evil about it yesterday when it disclosed combined security costs for the upcoming G8...

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.

Reaction roundup: Michael Bryant is tarnished but still golden, according to Toronto's newspapers

Reaction roundup: Michael Bryant is tarnished but still golden, according to Toronto’s newspapers

The end-game of Michael Bryant 's legal troubles may not be the only story in town, but it is certainly dominating the front pages...

Never there: the adventures of our errant councillors

It might seem that our city councillors would get into less trouble if they'd just stop showing up at work. At least then they...

Developers attempt to remove Justin Bieber from Internet

Considering the endless amount of fun we have following the Biebs' exploits on the Web, we're not sure why anyone would want to...

Breaking news: there will be traffic jams in Toronto this summer

Breaking news: there will be traffic jams in Toronto this summer

The Globe and Mail gave its readers the juiciest scoop of the weekend: apparently Toronto will be plagued by road construction...

Victoria Day in Toronto: even the TTC assaults involve fireworks

Victoria Day in Toronto: even the TTC assaults involve fireworks

Sometimes, it must be really terrible to be a TTC employee. If they are not getting robbed , spat on or heckled , somebody thinks...

Toronto named one of the world's "emerging" destinations

Toronto named one of the world’s “emerging” destinations

In this weekend's New York Times Style Magazine, Toronto was singled out as an up-and-coming travel destination, along with...

G20's Toronto takeover: a roundup of snarls, snags, closures and general headaches

G20’s Toronto takeover: a roundup of snarls, snags, closures and general headaches

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the perimeter fences that will cordon off vast swaths of downtown for the G20 (June 25 to...

Charges against Michael Bryant dropped, cyclists’ outrage not so much

Charges against Michael Bryant dropped, cyclists’ outrage not so much

Less than one year ago, former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant was charged with criminal negligence causing death and...

Will Munro, 1975-2010

Will Munro, 1975-2010

Will Munro , the Toronto-based artist who helped redefine what “queer” meant in Toronto, passed away on Friday morning of...

UFC has mystery announcement for Toronto—three ideas for what's in the boxtagon

UFC has mystery announcement for Toronto—three ideas for what’s in the boxtagon

Canada has a well-known love of mixed martial arts and the UFC in particular. Toronto bars regularly fill up for every Georges...

Chatelaine magazine redesign results in murder

Chatelaine magazine redesign results in murder

Metaphorical murder, duh. One of the most shocking changes of the newly redesigned Chatelaine (other than the semi-controversial...

Toronto cops charge and arrest cartoonishly evil operators of moving company

Some stories have it all: nefarious acts, last-minute betrayal, even a labyrinth of shadowy aliases. Toronto police arrested nine...

Mick Jagger proposes testing legalized pot in remote area—might we suggest Toronto Island?

Mick Jagger proposes testing legalized pot in remote area—might we suggest Toronto Island?

Mick Jagger has an idea for how to incrementally bring legalized pot to the U.K.: test legalization out on the Isle of Man. He...

Non-existent poll gives Rob Ford fictional lead over Smitherman

Last week, city hall was positively atwitter about a yet-to-be-released poll that would declare not George Smitherman but Rob Ford...

Inquiring birdbrains want to know: what should be Canada’s national fowl?

Inquiring birdbrains want to know: what should be Canada’s national fowl?

The Canadian Raptor Conservancy —which sounds like Jurassic Park North but, sadly, isn't—is holding a contest to name a...

Shocking: televangelist not selling actual blood of Jesus

Shocking: televangelist not selling actual blood of Jesus

Using the cutting-edge comedy tactics of prank calling, Toronto comedy site Fun Time Internet was able to get televangelist...

The best of Rebel Mayor: the funniest quips from city hall’s mystery tweeter, who was unmasked (sort of) this week

The Rebel Mayor situation, the municipal election's only fun gossip story so far, may have ended before it was spoken of outside...

NDP proposal: give bikes three feet on the road

NDP proposal: give bikes three feet on the road

Like most opposition bills, it will probably amount to nothing, but Cheri DiNovo (the NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park) has brought...

When Anne of Green Gables fails, Regis and Kelly will save your province for $1 million

When Anne of Green Gables fails, Regis and Kelly will save your province for $1 million

Regis and Kelly are taking their show to Green Gables, and the P.E.I. government (with a little help from the feds) is footing 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?