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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...

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.

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...

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-...

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...

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