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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

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.

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.

Created forToronto Region Board of Trade

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

Created forForestry for the Future

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

Created forBloor-Yorkville BIA

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

This woman's employer offers company-wide quiet hours, no emails, no meetings

This woman’s employer offers company-wide quiet hours, no emails, no meetings

From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m., staff can do whatever they need to do to disconnect

This company gave its staff VR headsets for remote hangout sessions

This company gave its staff VR headsets for remote hangout sessions

Employees use them to play games together, meet up for virtual walks, or just stroll around the virtual office

The ultimate backyard pod

The ultimate backyard pod

It's a compact 108 square feet, and can be upgraded to include a two-way fireplace and accordion glass doors

Dear Office Diplomat: My colleagues are misogynistic frat boys. Help!

Dear Office Diplomat: My colleagues are misogynistic frat boys. Help!

I could tune them out when we were WFH. Now we're back in the office and it sucks

The Questionnaire: Tech leaders on their company's post-pandemic plans

The Questionnaire: Tech leaders on their company’s post-pandemic plans

Plus the next big workplace trends and what they don’t miss about the Before Times

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