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The Ford government's $28.9-million private jet has been sold back to Bombardier

The Ford government’s $28.9-million private jet has been sold back to Bombardier

Farewell to the briefly distracting and very expensive gravy plane

You may get to attend FIFA's Fan Festival for free after all

You may get to attend FIFA’s Fan Festival for free after all

The mayor said third-party revenue options would be explored to close the funding gap instead of relying on admission fees

A baby pygmy hippo will be born at the Toronto Zoo

A baby pygmy hippo will be born at the Toronto Zoo

Move over, Moo Deng

“Last federal election, we got our asses handed to us”: Avi Lewis on how he plans to rebuild the NDP

“Last federal election, we got our asses handed to us”: Avi Lewis on how he plans to rebuild the NDP

The party’s new leader says he can tackle poverty, imperialism, climate change and plutocracy. But, first, he must return the NDP to relevance

Marineland has allegedly requested up to $20 million in federal funds to relocate its whales

Marineland has allegedly requested up to $20 million in federal funds to relocate its whales

A government source said the deal is being delayed because Marineland won't disclose its finances. A Marineland spokesperson called the claim “confusingly inaccurate”

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Are we all supposed to forget about the $28.9-million gravy plane?

Are we all supposed to forget about the $28.9-million gravy plane?

After backlash, the Ford government's private jet is back on the market. New reporting says some Conservatives fear the purchase “eradicated his brand”

Please don't fall off the massive Drake ice block

Please don’t fall off the massive Drake ice block

Toronto police are monitoring the Iceman promo-monument after fans built a fire on top of it

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”

The climate innovator power list: Meet the 12 women advancing Toronto’s net-zero shift

The climate innovator power list: Meet the 12 women advancing Toronto’s net-zero shift

Mentored through Women4ClimateTO, these women are advancing meaningful climate action in our city

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A Toronto Tempo training facility will be built at Exhibition Place

A Toronto Tempo training facility will be built at Exhibition Place

Through a lease agreement with the city, at least 2,200 hours will be reserved for community use each year

Air Canada will suspend some flight routes due to fuel costs

Air Canada will suspend some flight routes due to fuel costs

An airline spokesperson said the conflict in Iran has caused jet fuel prices to double

The Ontario government purchased a private jet for $28.9 million

The Ontario government purchased a private jet for $28.9 million

The gravy plane is now boarding

Time just called Mark Carney "the George Clooney of finance"

Time just called Mark Carney “the George Clooney of finance”

It must be the eyebrows

Ontario Line tunnelling has begun

Ontario Line tunnelling has begun

The 15.6-kilometre transit line will be finished in the early 2030s

Just 64 per cent of riders are satisfied with TTC service

Just 64 per cent of riders are satisfied with TTC service

And due to decreased fare revenue, there's an $8-million year-to-date budget shortfall

Only 40 per cent of high school students met the provincial attendance threshold last year

Only 40 per cent of high school students met the provincial attendance threshold last year

Earlier this week, the provincial government proposed making attendance and participation worth up to 15 per cent of final grades

Some Loblaw-owned and Sobeys-affiliated grocery stores are still overcharging for meat, says a new investigation

Some Loblaw-owned and Sobeys-affiliated grocery stores are still overcharging for meat, says a new investigation

Over the past two months, calculated overcharges ranged from two to 16.7 per cent

A former Pearson baggage handler has been sentenced after police discovered $12 million worth of cocaine

A former Pearson baggage handler has been sentenced after police discovered $12 million worth of cocaine

The man was first arrested over an altercation in a high school parking lot

The Toronto Tempo have signed Kia Nurse

The Toronto Tempo have signed Kia Nurse

“Little me in Hamilton 20 years ago—this would have been in my wildest dreams,” Nurse said today on social media

A Vaughan pastor is part of an alleged $99,600 fraud scheme that targeted homelessness prevention funds

A Vaughan pastor is part of an alleged $99,600 fraud scheme that targeted homelessness prevention funds

Police have charged 15 suspects with fraud-related offences

"My dad promised he'd live to see my victory": NDP leader Avi Lewis on the recent death of Stephen Lewis

“My dad promised he’d live to see my victory”: NDP leader Avi Lewis on the recent death of Stephen Lewis

The new face of the Canadian left pays tribute to his father, promising voters that he will build on the man’s achievements

Mark Carney is temporarily suspending the fuel excise tax

Mark Carney is temporarily suspending the fuel excise tax

From next week until Labour Day, gas prices will decrease by ten cents per litre

Prime Minister Mark Carney secured his Liberal majority

Prime Minister Mark Carney secured his Liberal majority

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre won't resign, as some had speculated. He said the Liberals won through backroom deals and betrayal

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?

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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