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Over the last six months, I've tested more than 1,000 people for Covid in hospitals, shelters and homeless encampments

Over the last six months, I’ve tested more than 1,000 people for Covid in hospitals, shelters and homeless encampments

Suvendrini Lena, a neurologist who works at CAMH and Women's College Hospital, is one of hundreds of health care professionals who've spent the last six months testing Torontonians for Covid

“Lovers make the easiest marks”: Profile of a romance scammer

To women in search of love, Shaun Rootenberg seemed like a catch—until he stole their life savings

Because we have to start seeing disability differently

Because we have to start seeing disability differently

Ask 15-year-old Paige about the wizarding world of Harry Potter and she’ll admit she’s never read a single book in the...

Created forHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

We tested Sysco@Home’s new restaurant-quality food delivery service

We tested Sysco@Home’s new restaurant-quality food delivery service

Since the pandemic started in March, meal and grocery delivery options in Toronto have surged in popularity—just ask anyone...

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with 15% off @mcewanfoods Turkey Dinner

Celebrate Thanksgiving with 15% off @mcewanfoods Turkey Dinner

McEwan Catering wants you to enjoy more time with family with easy online ordering at www.mcewancatering.com You can pre-order...

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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.

Adventures in real estate: How the pandemic is changing the way we live now

Adventures in real estate: How the pandemic is changing the way we live now

A 13-part series on the dramatic, life-altering changes Torontonians are making in these crazy times

Why aren't there more Black executives on Bay Street?

Why aren’t there more Black executives on Bay Street?

Wes Hall has seen up close how clubby and exclusive corporate Canada can be. His solution: getting his fellow executives to hire more Black leaders

We quit our jobs—and gave up a combined income of $400,000—to sell used kids' clothes online

We quit our jobs—and gave up a combined income of $400,000—to sell used kids’ clothes online

They took their business full time when Covid hit

How Avicanna, a Toronto-based company is leading the global evolution of medical cannabis

How Avicanna, a Toronto-based company is leading the global evolution of medical cannabis

Avicanna was launched by a group of scientists, clinicians and biotech executives in Toronto four and a half years ago. Its...

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Life and death in the ICU: an oral history

Life and death in the ICU: an oral history

In the spring, Larry Pancer, a beloved pediatrician from Markham Stouffville Hospital, was admitted with Covid-19. His colleagues were terrified of losing him, and they nearly did—twice

"We've spent 260 days together and haven't had a disagreement": When Covid hit, this long-distance couple found love in Toronto

“We’ve spent 260 days together and haven’t had a disagreement”: When Covid hit, this long-distance couple found love in Toronto

Natasha and Eric met on the dating app Raya at the end of 2019, and they quickly embarked on a long-distance romance between Toronto and California. He was here when the pandemic hit—so they moved in together

Why 'The Future of Work' Arrived Earlier Than Expected

Why ‘The Future of Work’ Arrived Earlier Than Expected

On September 24th, from 12pm-1pm, TL Insider will be joined by Vala Afshar , Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce and Zabeen...

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The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s DIY challenge is one of the hottest fundraising movements of the moment

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s DIY challenge is one of the hottest fundraising movements of the moment

Toronto’s philanthropic scene has been hit hard by the pandemic. Spring’s never-ending lineup of charity galas were...

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My favourite barista always wears his mask below his nose. What should I do?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My favourite barista always wears his mask below his nose. What should I do?

Should I school him on mask etiquette or simply switch coffee shops?

We met on Tinder during the pandemic—and by the second date, I asked her if she'd join my bubble

We met on Tinder during the pandemic—and by the second date, I asked her if she’d join my bubble

In May, feeling lonely during lockdown, Ryan Zade logged onto Tinder. Within a couple of days, he matched with Vicki Braide

Because kids with disabilities belong in the picture too

Because kids with disabilities belong in the picture too

His mom Lesley doesn’t mark Malcolm’s growth with lines on a wall or by reminiscing over baby shoes. Lesley likes to see how...

Created forHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Growing up in community housing, I had to fight for my education. Now, as a chemist, I bring STEM learning to low-income kids

Growing up in community housing, I had to fight for my education. Now, as a chemist, I bring STEM learning to low-income kids

"I told my guidance counsellor I wanted to study science. She suggested I should become a hairdresser"

This guy is plastering billboards in Silicon Valley to lure tech workers to Canada

This guy is plastering billboards in Silicon Valley to lure tech workers to Canada

Communitech spent $100,000 on the billboards, and plans to launch similar campaigns in Boston and Austin

Donna Young, dean of Ryerson's new faculty of law, is launching a law school like no other

Donna Young, dean of Ryerson’s new faculty of law, is launching a law school like no other

She wants the legal system to reflect the diverse population it serves

Nominate your favourite small business for a night off at TIFF

Nominate your favourite small business for a night off at TIFF

RBC Lakeside Drive-In at Ontario Place wants to give you the opportunity to nominate your favourite GTA small businesses and give...

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They've got a combined income of $160,000. How are they spending during the pandemic?

They’ve got a combined income of $160,000. How are they spending during the pandemic?

Jeremy and Sarah, a tradesman and a content strategist, were able to continue working during the pandemic. Here's how they've been spending their money

"Before the pandemic we had 50 people on staff. Now we're up to 500": What it's like to work as a Covid contact tracer

“Before the pandemic we had 50 people on staff. Now we’re up to 500”: What it’s like to work as a Covid contact tracer

Mahad Nur became interested in the spread of disease when he contracted malaria as a child in Tanzania. Now he spends his days tracking down Covid cases

How voicing your opinion can earn you valuable rewards and prizes

How voicing your opinion can earn you valuable rewards and prizes

Public opinion surveys help companies, organizations and governments do what they do best—from product testing to predicting...

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The great staycation neighbourhood

The great staycation neighbourhood

For anyone who’s missing travel this summer, here’s the next best thing: The Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood has everything that...

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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