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Canadians would rather drive than have sex, credit cards, junk food or TV

Canadians would rather drive than have sex, credit cards, junk food or TV

Canada is not as eco-friendly—or as sexy, fun or fit—as previously thought. A new study conducted by the WWF (the World...

Toronto Web sites make $20-million offer to buy Perezhilton.com

Toronto Web sites make $20-million offer to buy Perezhilton.com

All of Perez Hilton’ s hard work drawing coke trails and the word “whore” on celebrity pap shots has finally paid...

No girls allowed: Canada’s poached professors all have penises

No girls allowed: Canada’s poached professors all have penises

After scouring the globe for some of the world’s smartest academics, the Canadian Excellence in Research Chair program has found...

Does Toronto even care that Smitherman is a new dad? Should it?

Does Toronto even care that Smitherman is a new dad? Should it?

One interesting note from last night's debate is that George Smitherman almost didn't make it, thanks to the demands of...

Toronto’s controversial doctor to the stars dragged down by the dope game (though not that kind of dope)

After months of investigation, American authorities are finally charging Toronto’s eerily-young-looking doctor-to-the-...

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.

Toronto’s first public pay toilet opens in front of David Miller

We once said that David Miller would go to the opening of an envelope. Turns out we were wrong: Hey, at least we were close. •...

Mayoral debate quickly turns to garbage

Mayoral debate quickly turns to garbage

Last night, there was what felt like the 2,036,025,698th debate between the six major candidates to replace David Miller . This...

Giorgio Mammoliti may bill city for legal fees totalling $92,276

City hall pays for a large number of very skilled professionals to keep it from doing stupid things: planners to keep it from...

Compromised Transit City plan doesn’t shoot for the moon, won’t hit stars, either

Compromised Transit City plan doesn’t shoot for the moon, won’t hit stars, either

Metrolinx CEO Rob Pritchard laid out his revised transit plan yesterday, pleading with Torontonians to content themselves with...

David Miller: for whom the bell (and road) tolls

David Miller: for whom the bell (and road) tolls

With the news that Metrolinx is going ahead with a scaled-down version of Transit City, Mayor David Miller says that what Toronto...

Anarchists heading to Toronto's G20 summit to "cause shit," "party"

Anarchists heading to Toronto’s G20 summit to “cause shit,” “party”

Anarchists are coming to Toronto during the G20. The Southern Ontario Anarchist Resistance (SOAR) sent out its rallying call last...

The List: Brendan Canning's favourite things

The List: Brendan Canning’s favourite things

Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited fourth album is out, and their annual Island concert is this month. Here, 10 things the...

MPs take time out of busy insult schedule to remind us how awesome they are

It was a fun constitutional mini-crisis while it lasted. After a late-game extension to work out a deal all sides could agree...

What could Ontario buy with its $1 billion in unpaid speeding tickets?

What could Ontario buy with its $1 billion in unpaid speeding tickets?

Ontario's police forces dropped a bombshell today: unpaid speeding tickets are costing them just over a billion dollars. That's a...

The Rogers affair: woman sues telecommunications company after she's caught cheating on her husband

The Rogers affair: woman sues telecommunications company after she’s caught cheating on her husband

Consolidating phone bills with Rogers can save money, but, apparently, it can also un-save a marriage. Just ask Gabrielle Nagy , a...

Smitherman wants to de-ugly waterfront rink complex

Smitherman wants to de-ugly waterfront rink complex

Oh so slowly, the mayoral campaign of George Smitherman is growing out of its timid, quiet childhood into a prickly...

“Political panellist” Ben Mulroney to Idol-ize mayoral debates

Starting tomorrow, Torontonians will get to witness a more civic side of Ben Mulroney . The pompadoured ex- Idol host is serving...

Toronto is Cougar Town: local lady fingers Google for alleged sexism

Toronto is Cougar Town: local lady fingers Google for alleged sexism

The founder of a Toronto-based dating Web site is accusing Google of sexism. No, it’s not Ashley Madison, but it’s almost as...

G20 organizers: the only childish games during the summit will be at the convention centre

G20 organizers: the only childish games during the summit will be at the convention centre

As the G20 summit looms, it’s looking more and more like Toronto FC will be the only thing in the city not brought to a complete...

Can Toronto bring itself to cheer for the Habs?

Can Toronto bring itself to cheer for the Habs?

“No born-and-bred Torontonian and Maple Leafs fan can cheer for the Canadiens,” a friend told us on Wednesday night as we...

The "Bieber-iffic map to Stratford" now on tourism site

The “Bieber-iffic map to Stratford” now on tourism site

Stratford has its very own map to the stars. Make that star. The town's tourism Web site is now offering visitors a map to Justin...

Paula Fletcher accidentally kills bike lanes she championed

Paula Fletcher accidentally kills bike lanes she championed

According to city clerk John Elvidge , the buttons that city councillors—including Paula Fletcher —use to vote are about two...

Another impaired bus driver: TTC woes prove to be never-ending

Another impaired bus driver: TTC woes prove to be never-ending

With a youthful, beleaguered protagonist ( Adam Giambrone ), an impending “nothing” (Transit City) and a string of troublesome...

Is Rob Ford Toronto’s Sarah Palin? A five-point comparison

Is Rob Ford Toronto’s Sarah Palin? A five-point comparison

Rob Ford is in trouble again for blabbing sensitive information to the public. This time, his critics on city council are accusing...

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?