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The Rahim Jaffer affair: a six-point primer

The Rahim Jaffer affair: a six-point primer

When Rahim Jaffer had his cocaine possession and drunk-driving charges dropped and received a $500 slap on the wrist, even the...

Access denied: reporters forbidden to use the bathroom at Harper event

Access denied: reporters forbidden to use the bathroom at Harper event

Yesterday’s big politics story was on infrastructure funds and how Toronto isn’t getting any. But the world isn't made up of...

How Matthew Teitelbaum made 13 times more in bonuses than William Thorsell

How Matthew Teitelbaum made 13 times more in bonuses than William Thorsell

The CEOs of Canada's top cultural institutions were likely choking on their morning croissants last week when they read reports...

With six injuries, it’s no wonder the Raptors are going extinct

Hunter S. Thompson once wrote in his ESPN column that whichever team suffers the fewest injuries in the next 20 games will win the...

Harper and McGuinty pledge millions for Ontario roads—everywhere but Toronto

Harper and McGuinty pledge millions for Ontario roads—everywhere but Toronto

Less than two weeks after announcing that $4 billion in funding for GTA public transit is being held back, Dalton McGuinty and...

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.

Torontonian super-nerds bust cyber-crime ring that stole NATO plans, Dalai Lama’s e-mail

Torontonian super-nerds bust cyber-crime ring that stole NATO plans, Dalai Lama’s e-mail

In what may be the least surprising news to make the front pages of newspapers this year, a team of University of Toronto–led...

"New" Scrabble rules same as rules you always secretly played by, also not relevant to North America

“New” Scrabble rules same as rules you always secretly played by, also not relevant to North America

When news hit that Scrabble was changing its rules to allow proper nouns, backwards writing and other sacrilege, stuffy people...

Doctors want to ban tanning beds, kids’ Jersey Shore dreams die

Doctors want to ban tanning beds, kids’ Jersey Shore dreams die

The province’s doctors want to take the “T” out of GTL for kids under 18 because—surprise, surprise—tanning beds can...

Minnan-Wong declares that he’s running away from Toronto mayoral contest

Minnan-Wong declares that he’s running away from Toronto mayoral contest

We doubt there were many waiting for this announcement, but here it is anyway. The National Post is reporting that Denzil...

Igor "The Terrible" Kenk wants to be reunited with all "his" stolen bikes

Igor “The Terrible” Kenk wants to be reunited with all “his” stolen bikes

It was only a matter of time before Igor Kenk resurfaced. The famous cycle-theft kingpin turned up this week at a St. Jamestown...

The GGGG: welcome to the Governor General Guessing Game

The GGGG: welcome to the Governor General Guessing Game

The Ottawa rumour mill is churning on one story these days: Prime Minister Stephen Harper' s apparent desire to replace Michaëlle...

Health Canada’s weed is mostly shwag, critics warn

Last week’s police raid on Toronto’s Cannabis As Living Medicine (CALM), eastern Canada’s oldest medical cannabis club, had...

Sexting for the public good

Sexting for the public good

Toronto has become the first Canadian city to offer a texting service for teens and young adults in need of sexual health...

Five reasons why Malcolm Gladwell is a super-genius with world domination ambitions

Five reasons why Malcolm Gladwell is a super-genius with world domination ambitions

By now, everyone—yes, everyone—is familiar with either Malcolm Gladwell or his well-marketed ways of connecting disparate dots...

Skyservice grounded in latest Canadian aviation development

Skyservice grounded in latest Canadian aviation development

While reading the coverage of Skyservice’s sudden collapse, we can't help but wonder if the people running the charter air...

Diplomatic immunity doled out to thousands of Toronto visitors as G20 approaches

Diplomatic immunity doled out to thousands of Toronto visitors as G20 approaches

While Torontonians will be subject to rigorous security measures for the upcoming G20 summit, it’s a different story for foreign...

Here’s a list of people who make lots of money. That is all

Yesterday, the Star published on their site a list of provincial employees who make more than $100,000. And by list, we mean just...

With the Leafs officially out of the playoffs, Brian Burke readies his groin to be kicked again

With the Leafs officially out of the playoffs, Brian Burke readies his groin to be kicked again

After winning a Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, Brian Burke described his 2008 loss with the Leafs as “a kick right...

Media has a week of field days as Clinton shows Harper what real opposition looks like

Iggy , take notes. Stephen Harper learned what it’s like to have real opposition in front of him this week as Hillary Clinton...

Riders pissed off at TTC ads that ask "Does God care if I'm gay?"

Riders pissed off at TTC ads that ask “Does God care if I’m gay?"

It must have seemed like such a good idea at the time. After last year’s brouhaha over atheist ads on the TTC—“There's...

Government to cops: probably best not to Taser pregnant women, genitals

Government to cops: probably best not to Taser pregnant women, genitals

Common sense would suggest that pregnant women, young children and the elderly are not viable Taser targets, but it has taken the...

Yet another Guergis staffer caught writing glowing letters to media outlets

It’s amateur hour in Alliston. Maclean’s is reporting that a letter it received defending the honour of Conservative junior...

Margaret Atwood, honest to blog, is addicted to tweeting

Margaret Atwood is so hip she could be a high school student, what with her goalie video going viral and now blogging for the New...

Letters praising Helena Guergis written by Guergis's assistant

Letters praising Helena Guergis written by Guergis’s assistant

It must be tough to be Helena Guergis, junior Tory cabinet minister for Simcoe-Grey. Between her airport tantrum in Charlottetown...

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