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Because Mustafa is the new voice of a generation

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because Mustafa is the new voice of a generation

The folk singer’s stunning debut album mourns lives lost in Regent Park

Because hotel bars are back

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because hotel bars are back

And the cocktails are as gorgeous as the rooms

Because Elizabeth Benn is breaking up baseball’s old boys’ club

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because Elizabeth Benn is breaking up baseball’s old boys’ club

The High Park-bred pitcher is now one of the highest-ranking female executives in the MLB

Because the kids are into Klimt

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because the kids are into Klimt

Lighthouse Immersive is making art enthusiasts out of all of us

Because these condos power themselves

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because these condos power themselves

The new generation of high rise residences have energy-generating walls and windows

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.

Because back to work doesn’t have to mean back to basics

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because back to work doesn’t have to mean back to basics

These made-in-Toronto brands are creating snazzy work attire that’s fit for the home or the office

Because the cruise liners are coming

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because the cruise liners are coming

Tourists? Yes please. Transmissible diseases? No thank you

Because this guy is the city’s personal angel investor

Reasons to Love Toronto Now

Because this guy is the city’s personal angel investor

His investments in Toronto tech, health care and Indigenous education make Ryan Reynolds a civic superhero

The Questionnaire: Hospital CEOs on life during the pandemic and what comes next

The Questionnaire: Hospital CEOs on life during the pandemic and what comes next

Plus the keys to their success, biggest heroes and guiltiest pleasures

This managing partner at a recruitment firm makes $160,000 a year. How does he spend it?

This managing partner at a recruitment firm makes $160,000 a year. How does he spend it?

Recent splurges include $800 Raptors tickets and a $3,500 trip to California

Snapshots from Toronto’s downtown reopening

Snapshots from Toronto’s downtown reopening

Twelve notable Torontonians share what they’re most looking forward to now that the city’s coming back to life.

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The Jays are back. Here's what their die-hard fans wore to celebrate the first home opener in three years

The Jays are back. Here’s what their die-hard fans wore to celebrate the first home opener in three years

Including vintage jerseys and a luchador mask

"We should have waited to lift mask mandates": A Q&A with Dr. Peter Juni, head of Ontario's Science Advisory Table, about the recent surge of infections

“We should have waited to lift mask mandates”: A Q&A with Dr. Peter Juni, head of Ontario’s Science Advisory Table, about the recent surge of infections

He also dished about his decision to take a job at Oxford University

“We’ve been waiting 50 years for this”: Childcare expert Martha Friendly on Ontario’s new $10-a-day daycare deal with the feds

“We’ve been waiting 50 years for this”: Childcare expert Martha Friendly on Ontario’s new $10-a-day daycare deal with the feds

But $10 a day might not always mean $10 a day

"This is a watershed moment": We asked Craig Forrest, the legendary goalkeeper, about the significance of Canada's World Cup qualification

“This is a watershed moment”: We asked Craig Forrest, the legendary goalkeeper, about the significance of Canada’s World Cup qualification

C'mon, does the team actually have a chance in Qatar?

"The very first day, a bee dive-bombed my eye": Memoirs of an urban beekeeper

“The very first day, a bee dive-bombed my eye”: Memoirs of an urban beekeeper

Laura Mazzuca and her partner took up beekeeping on a whim. Now they have 240,000 bees—and counting

Inside a high-stakes flight from a crumbling country

Inside a high-stakes flight from a crumbling country

When Kandahar fell to the Taliban last summer, Sangeen Mateen's family was in danger, terrified they'd be jailed or killed. Here's how they got out

“What’s the big deal?”: Why these Torontonians will continue wearing masks—at least for now

“What’s the big deal?”: Why these Torontonians will continue wearing masks—at least for now

We hit the streets of downtown Toronto to ask folks what they really think of the relaxed mask law

How local artisans can help you flourish

How local artisans can help you flourish

Celebrate a season of rejuvenation, personal growth and new creative intentions by shopping small and supporting local with One of a Kind.

Created forOne of a Kind Show

The twisted mind of a serial romance scammer

The twisted mind of a serial romance scammer

He was charming, successful and looking for love. What could go wrong?

How sustainable architecture is building our future city

How sustainable architecture is building our future city

As the fastest growing urban area in North America, Toronto’s green building trend, fueled by Canadian forestry, poses a sky-high solution to climate change

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10 fine art galleries you need to visit in Bloor-Yorkville

10 fine art galleries you need to visit in Bloor-Yorkville

Put a spring in your step by curating the perfect gallery hopping day

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What should the post-pandemic workplace look like?

What should the post-pandemic workplace look like?

Shorter work weeks, VR meetups, wellness stipends, office-wide quiet time and other productivity-enhancing, morale-boosting perks

This ad agency turned Kenny Hotz's old house into the perfect post-pandemic office

This ad agency turned Kenny Hotz’s old house into the perfect post-pandemic office

There's a quiet zone, BYO phone booths and rooftop work cabanas

Cost of Living

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”

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

“My family taught me to invest. It’s probably the wisest advice they’ve ever given me”

Urban Diplomat

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

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can't see the appeal

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal

How does one cut loose in a well-lit room while the sun is shining and no one is even a little intoxicated?