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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

Toronto Life is nominated for 15 National Magazine Awards

Toronto Life is nominated for 15 National Magazine Awards

Including nods for long-form feature writing, one-of-a-kind storytelling, art direction and more

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.

The Toronto Humber Yacht Club fire is being investigated as a suspected arson

The Toronto Humber Yacht Club fire is being investigated as a suspected arson

City council terminated the organization's lease last month, alleging repeated violations of its lease agreement

Toronto police say scammers are putting fake QR codes on parking meters

Toronto police say scammers are putting fake QR codes on parking meters

People have been charged nearly $2,000 through malicious codes

Toronto is getting $45 million more for FIFA World Cup security

Toronto is getting $45 million more for FIFA World Cup security

The federal government announced the funding boost today

Just 27 per cent of Ontarians approve of how Doug Ford is doing his job, according to a new poll

Just 27 per cent of Ontarians approve of how Doug Ford is doing his job, according to a new poll

The Ford government now trails the Liberals by two percentage points

A three-alarm fire broke out at the Toronto Humber Yacht Club this morning

A three-alarm fire broke out at the Toronto Humber Yacht Club this morning

“I guess there are people who really don’t want us here,” the club's vice-commodore told the Toronto Sun

Kia Nurse is helping her Tempo teammates learn Toronto

Kia Nurse is helping her Tempo teammates learn Toronto

Starting with the most important lesson: Canadian potato chip flavours

Editor’s Letter: Will the real Blue Jays please stand up?

Editor’s Letter: Will the real Blue Jays please stand up?

For Jays fans, the start of baseball season is a painful reminder of how close we came to winning it all. After an injury-plagued start, can the team get back to the promised land?

Doug Ford ordered government employees back to the office, then worked from home himself

Doug Ford ordered government employees back to the office, then worked from home himself

And Mark Carney came over to co-work

Rogers is offering voluntary departure packages to 10,000 employees

Rogers is offering voluntary departure packages to 10,000 employees

“We are taking steps to adjust our cost structure to reflect the business realities of the current environment,” a Rogers spokesperson said in a statement

Inside the Blue Jays’ state-of-the-art training facilities

Inside the Blue Jays’ state-of-the-art training facilities

Located in balmy Dunedin, Florida, the team’s player development complex is one of the premier sites in the league

A Brief History of the Toronto Blue Jays: Five decades, two World Series wins and one unforgettable bat flip

A Brief History of the Toronto Blue Jays: Five decades, two World Series wins and one unforgettable bat flip

To celebrate the team’s 50th season, we’re looking back at the defining moments that got us here

A new OPP detachment will be built at Ontario Place

A new OPP detachment will be built at Ontario Place

It will include a helicopter pad and a mounted unit, in addition to a proposed marine unit

The city and Queen's Park are fighting over the island airport

The city and Queen’s Park are fighting over the island airport

Doug Ford wants to expropriate Billy Bishop. Olivia Chow calls it a land grab

Don't forget, the Gardiner Expressway will be closed this weekend

Don’t forget, the Gardiner Expressway will be closed this weekend

Crews need to perform infrastructure maintenance ahead of the World Cup

As of next week, tickets in Ontario can't be resold for more than face value

As of next week, tickets in Ontario can’t be resold for more than face value

Sorry, scalpers!

High school students in Ontario will need to pass a financial literacy test in order to graduate

High school students in Ontario will need to pass a financial literacy test in order to graduate

First question: if you're $485 billion in debt, should you buy a $28.9-million plane?

The city has begun $120,000 in repairs at 500 Dawes Road, and is making the landlord pay for it

The city has begun $120,000 in repairs at 500 Dawes Road, and is making the landlord pay for it

Tenants have complained for years about serious problems at the East York apartment building

You'll see more police officers at Union Station this summer

You’ll see more police officers at Union Station this summer

A Metrolinx statement said heavy police presence during the busy season, which includes the World Cup, is a safety precaution

Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial has been delayed until 2027

Frank Stronach’s second sexual assault trial has been delayed until 2027

Stronach is currently on trial for separate sexual assault allegations

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