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“What if the intruder returned with a gun?”: The president of the Islamic Society of Markham on the recent surge of hate-motivated attacks

“What if the intruder returned with a gun?”: The president of the Islamic Society of Markham on the recent surge of hate-motivated attacks

A trespasser at Qasir Nasir Khan’s mosque threatened worshippers with Islamophobic slurs and reckless driving. Three days later, another mosque was targeted

“There's always more to understand about the universe”: Meet the U of T scientist working on a cutting-edge map of dark matter

“There’s always more to understand about the universe”: Meet the U of T scientist working on a cutting-edge map of dark matter

Researcher and Jesuit priest Adam Hincks on the University of Toronto’s supercomputing prowess, mapping invisible matter and deciphering the mysteries of the cosmos

Dear Urban Diplomat: Our neighbour's cat is terrorizing us

Dear Urban Diplomat: Our neighbour’s cat is terrorizing us

He fights with our dog, claws at our patio furniture, sneaks into our house and pees where he pleases. How can we make it stop?

"Students recognize me as 'that TikTok teacher’": Meet the Etobicoke educator going viral for her stylish outfits

“Students recognize me as ‘that TikTok teacher’": Meet the Etobicoke educator going viral for her stylish outfits

Ultra-chic middle school teacher Zahra Hassan talks raking in millions of views for her Gen Z–approved outfits and encouraging self-expression in the classroom

Condo of the Week: $1.2 million for a Leslieville industrial loft with a rooftop bedroom

Real Estate News

Condo of the Week: $1.2 million for a Leslieville industrial loft with a rooftop bedroom

The 1,100-square-foot property also comes with original doors, 12-foot ceilings, a steel-and-glass staircase and a swing chair

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.

Cottage of the Week: $4.2 million for a Muskoka getaway with a pickleball court and a boathouse

Real Estate News

Cottage of the Week: $4.2 million for a Muskoka getaway with a pickleball court and a boathouse

The 4,000-square-foot property also comes with giant gable windows, a gazebo hot tub and 300 feet of shoreline

Seven of Toronto's most high-tech, sustainable and exciting new real estate developments

Real Estate News

Seven of Toronto’s most high-tech, sustainable and exciting new real estate developments

Including a reimagined waterfront, a circular satellite city and a car-free community

“When I’ve used ChatGPT to do math, it’s mostly been wrong”: This high school teacher is bringing AI into the classroom

“When I’ve used ChatGPT to do math, it’s mostly been wrong”: This high school teacher is bringing AI into the classroom

Tech-savvy educator Jamie Mitchell talks about the chatbot’s algebra skills, using it to prank his colleagues and whether AI is coming for his job

“It’s an attack against Indigenous communities”: This First Nation may sue the Ford government over the Greenbelt

“It’s an attack against Indigenous communities”: This First Nation may sue the Ford government over the Greenbelt

Chief Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation talks pushing back against developers, the duty to consult on treaty lands and his message for the premier

House of the Week: $4.45 million for a rustic vacation home on 50 acres in Rural King

Real Estate News

House of the Week: $4.45 million for a rustic vacation home on 50 acres in Rural King

The 1,800-square-foot escape comes with four bedrooms, antique appliances, a 20-foot-tall great room and a barn

"They're a threat to the entire political spectrum": This researcher is tracking how Russian bots are targeting Canadians

“They’re a threat to the entire political spectrum”: This researcher is tracking how Russian bots are targeting Canadians

Marcus Kolga breaks down how foreign influence operations are spreading disinformation and jeopardizing our democracy

Everything you need to know about pickleball, North America's fastest-growing sport

Everything you need to know about pickleball, North America’s fastest-growing sport

Don't know where to find your opponent's chicken wing? Not sure whether you're standing in the kitchen? We've got you covered

“There may be loud talkers”: Subway riders on the potential uses and abuses of TTC cell service

“There may be loud talkers”: Subway riders on the potential uses and abuses of TTC cell service

We asked commuters how the city’s long-awaited below-ground Wi-Fi would shake up their transit experience

House of the Week: $7.3 million for a gated Caledon mansion on 22 acres of farmland

Real Estate News

House of the Week: $7.3 million for a gated Caledon mansion on 22 acres of farmland

The 7,400-square-foot property also comes with a sauna, a wine room, a curvy staircase and a separate coach house

“They squeeze the die-hard fans for as much as possible”: Why one lawyer is leading a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster

“They squeeze the die-hard fans for as much as possible”: Why one lawyer is leading a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster

Drake fans are suing the company over the astronomical price of tickets. Thousands of concert-goers could cash in

“We’re not going back in the closet”: Drag performer Scarlett BoBo on the NDP’s bill to protect LGBTQ spaces

“We’re not going back in the closet”: Drag performer Scarlett BoBo on the NDP’s bill to protect LGBTQ spaces

Matthew Cameron talks about the rise of violence directed at queer and trans people, the push for a $25,000 fine for hate crimes, and why Canada doesn’t feel any safer than the US

“Drake gets me hyped up”: Swimming phenom Summer McIntosh on smashing two world records

“Drake gets me hyped up”: Swimming phenom Summer McIntosh on smashing two world records

The newly minted superstar talks training secrets, the Kardashians and how she’s really just a regular teen (who’s been to the Olympics)

Real Weddings: Inside a stylish, understated Chinatown ceremony

Real Weddings: Inside a stylish, understated Chinatown ceremony

Featuring a chic downtown photoshoot, a spontaneous Céline Dion lip-sync and 2 a.m. dim sum

House of the Week: $3.5 million for an Oakville estate with four fireplaces and 20-foot ceilings

Real Estate News

House of the Week: $3.5 million for an Oakville estate with four fireplaces and 20-foot ceilings

The 5,200-square-foot property also comes with smart-home tech, two wine fridges and a walk-in closet the size of a studio apartment

A Barbie-pink Victorian in Trinity-Bellwoods with a motley collection of curiosities

Real Estate News

A Barbie-pink Victorian in Trinity-Bellwoods with a motley collection of curiosities

“I love the warmth and coziness of lots of colour. I’m a big fan of maximalism"

“I didn’t have enough time to be anxious”: U of T goalie Jett Alexander on his surprise NHL debut

“I didn’t have enough time to be anxious”: U of T goalie Jett Alexander on his surprise NHL debut

The varsity goaltender chats about his last-minute Leafs game, growing up a Canadiens fan and Toronto’s playoff prospects

This mortgage broker makes $240,000 a year. How does he spend it?

This mortgage broker makes $240,000 a year. How does he spend it?

“I cut out the LCBO, restaurants and bars to save money”

Laneway Suite of the Week: A fully furnished shipping container in Caledonia-Fairbank

Real Estate News

Laneway Suite of the Week: A fully furnished shipping container in Caledonia-Fairbank

Architect Ben Gaum designed his 400-square-foot backyard home to be green, durable, affordable and stylish

The best places to eat and drink near the Rogers Centre

The best places to eat and drink near the Rogers Centre

A dozen bars within a 10-minute walk of the stadium

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