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Stephen Lewis, former leader of the Ontario NDP and a champion of social justice and human rights, has died at 88

Stephen Lewis, former leader of the Ontario NDP and a champion of social justice and human rights, has died at 88

Avi Lewis, who won the NDP leadership race just days ago, told the CBC “it’s pretty damn special” that his dad was able to see his victory

Canada Post moves one step closer to cancelling home mail delivery

Canada Post moves one step closer to cancelling home mail delivery

The new system could see bulk mailboxes spring up across the city

A new Covid variant has reached Ontario

A new Covid variant has reached Ontario

It sounds alarming, but experts say there is no cause for greater concern

Doug Ford got a lot of laughs when he joked about becoming a Liberal

Doug Ford got a lot of laughs when he joked about becoming a Liberal

The water glass was a paid actor

Brad Treliving is out as Leafs general manager

Brad Treliving is out as Leafs general manager

He’s taking the fall for a brutal season

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.

Canadians want kids under 16 kicked off social media

Canadians want kids under 16 kicked off social media

Time to touch grass

Ford, Carney and Chow are co-parenting a new streetcar line

Ford, Carney and Chow are co-parenting a new streetcar line

Each are throwing in $1 billion

After stirring a French language controversy, Air Canada’s CEO is retiring

After stirring a French language controversy, Air Canada’s CEO is retiring

Kids, pay attention in French class

Avi Lewis, a democratic socialist from Toronto, is the new NDP leader

Avi Lewis, a democratic socialist from Toronto, is the new NDP leader

Could he be Canada’s answer to Bernie Sanders?

Fact-checking the new anti-Olivia Chow attack ads

Fact-checking the new anti-Olivia Chow attack ads

They had some fishy numbers

A Toronto doctor made $427,500 selling fake Covid vaccine-exemption letters

A Toronto doctor made $427,500 selling fake Covid vaccine-exemption letters

Her medical licence has been revoked

Doug Ford still wants a tunnel under the 401, but won't say what it would cost

Doug Ford still wants a tunnel under the 401, but won’t say what it would cost

Previous estimates have projected $130 billion

Mamdani-style public grocery stores are coming to Toronto—eventually

Mamdani-style public grocery stores are coming to Toronto—eventually

City council wants to sell you bread

Ontario's Sunshine List is out. Can you guess who made $1,907,408 last year?

Ontario’s Sunshine List is out. Can you guess who made $1,907,408 last year?

The province has released its roster of public sector employees earning more than $100,000 annually

It looks like the Toronto Humber Yacht Club is being shut down

It looks like the Toronto Humber Yacht Club is being shut down

City council voted to end the club's lease, but members say they plan to fight the decision

The big numbers in Ontario's new $244-billion budget

The big numbers in Ontario’s new $244-billion budget

Come see your tax dollars at work

George Springer and Ernie Clement needed a little help finding their seats at the Leafs game

George Springer and Ernie Clement needed a little help finding their seats at the Leafs game

We hope they enjoyed their last non-school night before baseball season

Toronto’s snowplow procurement was a comedy of errors

Toronto’s snowplow procurement was a comedy of errors

A new report shows exactly how our snow clearing got this bad

A Shoppers Drug Mart customer says the perfume she purchased in Etobicoke was counterfeit

A Shoppers Drug Mart customer says the perfume she purchased in Etobicoke was counterfeit

She came for J’adore but left with Joane

FIFA has cancelled reservations at hotel rooms across Toronto

FIFA has cancelled reservations at hotel rooms across Toronto

Good news for last-minute tourists

Metrolinx has watered down its big GO train plans

Metrolinx has watered down its big GO train plans

More stops and slow trains could mean long commutes

A Toronto police officer has accused a Crown attorney of encouraging him to lie in court

A Toronto police officer has accused a Crown attorney of encouraging him to lie in court

The attorney is alleged to have told the officer, “We protect our own”

Edward Rogers doesn’t want Larry Tanenbaum to be paid for executing his mother’s will

Edward Rogers doesn’t want Larry Tanenbaum to be paid for executing his mother’s will

Tanenbaum and his co-trustees have charged $11 million

We are losing it over the Vladdy Jr. bobblehead

We are losing it over the Vladdy Jr. bobblehead

The year’s most adorable niche Toronto trinket just dropped

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