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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

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.

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

"We’ve had 350,000 visits in a couple of weeks": How the 27-year-old founder of Not Amazon became a local shopping crusader

“We’ve had 350,000 visits in a couple of weeks”: How the 27-year-old founder of Not Amazon became a local shopping crusader

Ali Haberstroh, a content manager, bought the URL for $2.99 on a whim

"My caseload has gone up by about 40 per cent since the pandemic started": Five therapists on what it's like to treat patients over text, phone and Zoom

“My caseload has gone up by about 40 per cent since the pandemic started”: Five therapists on what it’s like to treat patients over text, phone and Zoom

Since the pandemic hit, more therapists are offering their services via Zoom, phone or text. We asked five mental health pros how it all works

Winter surfing in Lake Ontario is brutal, painful and freezing. I can’t get enough

Winter surfing in Lake Ontario is brutal, painful and freezing. I can’t get enough

"Lake surfing is defined by disappointment and discomfort, freezing water and horrible weather, garbage waves and garbage floating in the waves. And yet it has become my greatest joy"

I've slept in cardboard boxes, vans and trucks. Now I live with my three dogs in a 25-foot sailboat in Humber Bay

I’ve slept in cardboard boxes, vans and trucks. Now I live with my three dogs in a 25-foot sailboat in Humber Bay

Last month, Tate Hill's neighbours in Mimico raised more than $11,000 to help him take care of his dogs and dock his boat in a marina

Worried about your holiday gift purchases being raided by porch pirates? Onlia’s Winter Safety Index has some good news to share

Worried about your holiday gift purchases being raided by porch pirates? Onlia’s Winter Safety Index has some good news to share

This holiday season will look very different from past years. Without any large celebrations, most Ontarians will be staying...

Created forOnlia Insurance

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