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Toronto is getting a $577-million street light overhaul

Toronto is getting a $577-million street light overhaul

The major upgrade could save the city $6 million each year, according to Toronto Hydro

An Air Canada employee tried to export drugs through an unsuspecting couple's luggage

An Air Canada employee tried to export drugs through an unsuspecting couple’s luggage

Jan Baumann, one of the wrongfully detained passengers, said the airline should screen its employees carefully

Josh Matlow says hosting the World Cup is “a horrible deal for our citizens”

Josh Matlow says hosting the World Cup is “a horrible deal for our citizens”

The city councillor was in favour of Toronto's World Cup matches, until he saw the price tag

Ex-Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor and joined the Liberals

Ex-Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor and joined the Liberals

Gladu is the fifth MP to cross the floor in recent months, making the Liberals one seat shy of a majority

The TDSB reportedly plans to cut 600 teaching positions

The TDSB reportedly plans to cut 600 teaching positions

Toronto Today obtained a copy of the school board’s 2026-2027 staffing allocation plan

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Halton police busted six people for selling $60,000 worth of “film prop money”

Halton police busted six people for selling $60,000 worth of “film prop money”

Fake Canadian and Australian banknotes, as well as Euros, were allegedly sold through Instagram

Due to “unruly and inappropriate” behaviour, young Wonderland guests will need a chaperone this summer

Due to “unruly and inappropriate” behaviour, young Wonderland guests will need a chaperone this summer

Reports of crime at and near the amusement park have increased in recent years

ICE agents won't carry guns during the FIFA World Cup in Toronto

ICE agents won’t carry guns during the FIFA World Cup in Toronto

Many including Toronto city council have expressed concern over ICE presence this summer

Polymarket isn't legal in Ontario. How did its flyers end up circulating at a Jays game?

Polymarket isn’t legal in Ontario. How did its flyers end up circulating at a Jays game?

A Blue Jays spokesperson said team management was unaware of the flyers

The emergency room at Michael Garron Hospital is treating double its patient capacity

The emergency room at Michael Garron Hospital is treating double its patient capacity

The hospital's pediatric patients alone have increased by nearly 70 per cent over the last five years

If you're hoping to buy World Cup tickets, watch out for scammers

If you’re hoping to buy World Cup tickets, watch out for scammers

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is reminding soccer fans to be careful when purchasing tickets

Michael Ford won't be running for mayor after all

Michael Ford won’t be running for mayor after all

The premier's nephew said last month that he'd been giving a potential mayoral run “some strong and serious consideration”

The TDSB will eliminate 40 vice-principal jobs next year

The TDSB will eliminate 40 vice-principal jobs next year

The Ontario school board is among eight that have been taken over by the province

All of a sudden, everybody wants to be in Hamilton

All of a sudden, everybody wants to be in Hamilton

Toronto’s little brother to the south is going from steel town to boom town

Prosecutors want Deepak Paradkar's bail conditions overturned

Prosecutors want Deepak Paradkar’s bail conditions overturned

They argue that the defence lawyer who allegedly advised Ryan Wedding to kill a witness should have to remain in custody

A lot of Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship

A lot of Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship

An immigration consultant told CNN that she's seen a tenfold increase in her caseload

Jeremy Hansen is about to become the first Canadian to make a moon mission

Jeremy Hansen is about to become the first Canadian to make a moon mission

Later today, the Artemis II will mark the farthest away from Earth human beings have ever travelled

People are wondering why Doug Ford's daughter got a 33.9 per cent raise last year

People are wondering why Doug Ford’s daughter got a 33.9 per cent raise last year

Kara Ford is now the sixth-highest earner at the Runnymede Healthcare Centre, with a salary of $211,468

Team Canada draws Bosnia—not Italy—for its first World Cup match

Team Canada draws Bosnia—not Italy—for its first World Cup match

Ecstasy for one Toronto population, agony for another

An Air Canada employee has been charged in connection to alleged drug smuggling at Pearson

An Air Canada employee has been charged in connection to alleged drug smuggling at Pearson

The employee allegedly attached luggage tags in the names of unsuspecting passengers to suitcases full of drugs

Stephen Lewis, former leader of the Ontario NDP and a champion of social justice and human rights, has died at 88

Stephen Lewis, former leader of the Ontario NDP and a champion of social justice and human rights, has died at 88

Avi Lewis, who won the NDP leadership race just days ago, told the CBC “it’s pretty damn special” that his dad was able to see his victory

Canada Post moves one step closer to cancelling home mail delivery

Canada Post moves one step closer to cancelling home mail delivery

The new system could see bulk mailboxes spring up across the city

A new Covid variant has reached Ontario

A new Covid variant has reached Ontario

It sounds alarming, but experts say there is no cause for greater concern

Doug Ford got a lot of laughs when he joked about becoming a Liberal

Doug Ford got a lot of laughs when he joked about becoming a Liberal

The water glass was a paid actor

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