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The auditor general's truck driver training report shows some students are only completing 57 per cent of required hours

The auditor general’s truck driver training report shows some students are only completing 57 per cent of required hours

The undercover report also found that some aren't learning how to turn left at major intersections or make an emergency stop

Seven people have been charged following an OPP investigation into alleged driving test bribes

Seven people have been charged following an OPP investigation into alleged driving test bribes

Charges include breach of trust, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, money laundering and secret commissions

An individual in Peel is being monitored for hantavirus

An individual in Peel is being monitored for hantavirus

They are the third person in Ontario to require isolation due to the virus

The Ontario Line arch bridge over the DVP hits an important milestone

The Ontario Line arch bridge over the DVP hits an important milestone

Almost 400,000 daily riders will eventually cross the 14-metre-tall marvel

Ronaldinho is in Toronto to play a much-hyped match at BMO Field

Ronaldinho is in Toronto to play a much-hyped match at BMO Field

The Brazilian soccer legend joked that he can play only “friendly games” at his age

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After hantavirus outbreak, three Canadians are isolating in Ontario and Quebec

After hantavirus outbreak, three Canadians are isolating in Ontario and Quebec

Two people were aboard the cruise ship where an outbreak occurred, and the third may have come in contact with the virus on a plane

A Google Maps glitch caused chaos in Oakwood Village

A Google Maps glitch caused chaos in Oakwood Village

City officials say they'd like to speak with Google after drivers were sent in the wrong direction on a one-way street

Seventy per cent of poll respondents support social media restrictions for people under 16

Seventy per cent of poll respondents support social media restrictions for people under 16

And that goes for AI chatbots, too

Over 450 people gathered to champion the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research’s mission to end HIV in Canada

Over 450 people gathered to champion the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research’s mission to end HIV in Canada

More than $400,000 was raised at their “Can You Do Lunch?” event at the Four Seasons Hotel

Created byCanadian Foundation for AIDS Research

The TTC is launching a new wayfinding pilot at six downtown stations ahead of the World Cup

The TTC is launching a new wayfinding pilot at six downtown stations ahead of the World Cup

It's meant to help 300,000 visiting soccer fans—and daily riders who get lost easily—navigate our transit system

The free FIFA Fan Festival tickets sold out within hours

The free FIFA Fan Festival tickets sold out within hours

Some of us will have to watch World Cup games from a dive bar, as God intended

The man charged in last week's North York shooting is a former police officer and York University executive

The man charged in last week’s North York shooting is a former police officer and York University executive

The incident marked the city's seventh homicide of the year

Toronto Public Health has confirmed nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease

Toronto Public Health has confirmed nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease

But risk to the public is low, according to the city health agency

An Oshawa dog walker can't sue the dog's owners after it bit her, says Ontario's Court of Appeal

An Oshawa dog walker can’t sue the dog’s owners after it bit her, says Ontario’s Court of Appeal

Under provincial law, the dog walker owned the dog while supervising it, and was responsible for its behaviour

TTC special constables will be allowed to arrest drug users on transit

TTC special constables will be allowed to arrest drug users on transit

Critics say vulnerable Torontonians will be targeted

Ernie Clement's girlfriend just got him into reading

Ernie Clement’s girlfriend just got him into reading

Blue Jays book club, anyone?

"I will not come back as a lobbyist for rich people": An exit interview with Councillor Gord Perks

“I will not come back as a lobbyist for rich people”: An exit interview with Councillor Gord Perks

The veteran of Parkdale–High Park talks about his successes, why taxes are the price of civilization and how Toronto can be a refuge for the world

Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prison if a public inquiry is called

Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prison if a public inquiry is called

“Other governments have had people end up behind bars for less than this,” the Ontario NDP leader said yesterday

The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a full family adventure, our collection of Ontario’s top resorts and destinations has you covered

Created forToronto Life resort partners

Health Canada has approved a second generic Ozempic, and Apotex will manufacture it

Health Canada has approved a second generic Ozempic, and Apotex will manufacture it

Canada is the first G7 country to approve a generic version of a semaglutide

More Torontonians are resorting to window film to protect against home invasions

More Torontonians are resorting to window film to protect against home invasions

Home invasion incidents in Toronto have increased compared to last year's statistics

Doug Ford says he's not bothered by abysmal approval ratings

Doug Ford says he’s not bothered by abysmal approval ratings

Just 27 per cent of recent poll respondents said they approve of how the premier governs the province

A new club with a no-cameras policy is opening downtown

A new club with a no-cameras policy is opening downtown

Let the indie sleaze–style debauchery begin

Ontario may fully ban cellphone use in schools

Ontario may fully ban cellphone use in schools

Education Minister Paul Calandra said this week that the government is also considering social media restrictions for kids

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