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This Burlington couple built the ultimate home office

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This Burlington couple built the ultimate home office

It was originally meant for one, but now it houses the whole family

"More sightings don’t necessarily equal more coyotes": We asked a wildlife advocate if coyotes are really taking over the city

“More sightings don’t necessarily equal more coyotes”: We asked a wildlife advocate if coyotes are really taking over the city

Lesley Sampson on why it’s important to follow the science (not the hysteria) and what pet owners can do to coyote-proof their lives

"Better safe than sorry is the motto of a police state": Cara Zwibel, a civil liberties lawyer, says Canada's new quarantine hotel rules may violate the Charter

“Better safe than sorry is the motto of a police state”: Cara Zwibel, a civil liberties lawyer, says Canada’s new quarantine hotel rules may violate the Charter

Is it legal to force Canadians to pay for a three-night hotel stay just for leaving the country?

The miserable truth about online school

The miserable truth about online school

It's fine for kids who have high-speed internet, fancy laptops and tech-savvy adults around to help out. This is a story about everybody else

"It's likely we'll see another pandemic in the next 20 years": The Toronto scientist who invented the Covid vaccine technology says we need to prepare for the next virus

“It’s likely we’ll see another pandemic in the next 20 years”: The Toronto scientist who invented the Covid vaccine technology says we need to prepare for the next virus

A decade ago, the Scarborough biologist Derrick Rossi discovered modified mRNA, a revolutionary new cell technology. Now his creation is about to save the world

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They were first in line for the vaccine: "I felt so lucky—like this might be the beginning of the end of this nightmare"

They were first in line for the vaccine: “I felt so lucky—like this might be the beginning of the end of this nightmare”

What it meant to the front-line workers and long-term care residents to get the shot

Catching up with UHN Impact Collective Members Tommy Sorbara and Pouya Fattahi

Catching up with UHN Impact Collective Members Tommy Sorbara and Pouya Fattahi

Since its launch in early 2020, the UHN Impact Collective (UIC) has raised awareness and financial support for the research and...

Created forToronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, UHN

"This time, there will be no warnings": Toronto's top by-law enforcer has a message for people breaking the rules

“This time, there will be no warnings”: Toronto’s top by-law enforcer has a message for people breaking the rules

A Q&A with bylaw czar Carleton Grant on scofflaw businesses, anti-maskers and where illegal gatherings are still happening

Anita Anand is calling the shots

Anita Anand is calling the shots

She was a low-profile MP with an obscure portfolio. Suddenly, she became Canada’s most important public servant: the person in charge of acquiring vaccines

The beginner's guide to Ontario's Greenbelt

The beginner’s guide to Ontario’s Greenbelt

Eager to get outside this Family Day Weekend? Check out Ontario’s Greenbelt right at your doorstep

Created forThe Greenbelt Foundation

A cooped-up, stressed-out urbanite’s guide to the longest winter ever

A cooped-up, stressed-out urbanite’s guide to the longest winter ever

Livestreamed dance parties, window workouts, really long walks, and other creative ways to stay sane

Dear Urban Diplomat: My influencer friend has been travelling during the pandemic

Dear Urban Diplomat: My influencer friend has been travelling during the pandemic

Should I try to convince her to put her travel plans on hold indefinitely?

"I had clients offering to pay cash under the table": This woman petitioned the government to declare dog-walking an essential service

“I had clients offering to pay cash under the table”: This woman petitioned the government to declare dog-walking an essential service

Many of Nicola Smith's dog-walking clients are front-line workers who can't be at home with their pets during the day

"It just doesn't make sense": Blue Mountain resort president Dan Skelton on the postponement of ski season

“It just doesn’t make sense”: Blue Mountain resort president Dan Skelton on the postponement of ski season

"It was horrible. Merry Christmas, you’re laid off"

"People would rather be outdoors than risk getting Covid in a shelter": a photo essay from the Moss Park encampment

“People would rather be outdoors than risk getting Covid in a shelter”: a photo essay from the Moss Park encampment

Despite regular evictions, the tents and makeshift shelters keep coming back

"Two weeks after I started my job in long-term care, I tested positive": a PSW tells her story

“Two weeks after I started my job in long-term care, I tested positive”: a PSW tells her story

"I lost one co-worker to Covid and I know many more who tested positive"

"I'm delivering food so people don't have to put themselves at risk. The least they could do is say thanks"

“I’m delivering food so people don’t have to put themselves at risk. The least they could do is say thanks”

What it's like to be an Uber Eats driver right now

"I lost three patients in 36 hours": a memoir from the Covid ward at TGH

“I lost three patients in 36 hours”: a memoir from the Covid ward at TGH

"I’m often the only person my patients see, touch or talk to for weeks at a time. We develop real friendships, and that makes it all the more devastating when they die"

Dear Urban Diplomat: My sister is something of an anti-vaxxer

Dear Urban Diplomat: My sister is something of an anti-vaxxer

It’s always been a source of tension in the family, but lately, things have gotten out of control. How should I handle this?

The year in covers

The year in covers

It's been a hell of a year. Here's a month-by-month look at what mattered when

Q&A: Endy founder Rajen Ruparell on how the brand is making sure healthcare workers catch some quality Zs during the pandemic

Many companies went into self-preservation mode when the pandemic hit. What made Endy want to give back even more? How did you...

Created forEndy

“We've been inundated with orders”: A Q&A with the owner of Red Tape, Toronto’s new bespoke brewery

“We’ve been inundated with orders”: A Q&A with the owner of Red Tape, Toronto’s new bespoke brewery

They won't just sell you beer, they'll make you your very own brew

The pandemic crushed the economy. These Toronto-based businesses still found success

The pandemic crushed the economy. These Toronto-based businesses still found success

Pandemics are generally bad for business, but these companies found themselves uniquely positioned to succeed

Porsche Drive: The Intersection of Craftsmanship and Convenience

Porsche Drive: The Intersection of Craftsmanship and Convenience

Hesitant to buy? Rent or subscribe! A fleet at your fingertips This is only the beginning

Created forPorsche Drive

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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?