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Supermodel Coco Rocha is not anorexic, okay? She’s allegedly healthy—and beautiful

Supermodel Coco Rocha is not anorexic, okay? She’s allegedly healthy—and beautiful

On Tuesday night, at the Bank of America Tower in New York City, supermodel Coco Rocha was a guest speaker at David B. Herzog’ s...

Battle of the department store windows: wherein Lady Gaga makes Christmas about Lady Gaga

Battle of the department store windows: wherein Lady Gaga makes Christmas about Lady Gaga

There’s so much to love about the holidays in a city: the aroma of freshly prepared seasonal drinks to get us going in the...

Can former Loblaws Cos. executive Calvin McDonald make Sears Canada desirable?

Can former Loblaws Cos. executive Calvin McDonald make Sears Canada desirable?

Sears Canada is a company rife with image problems, and the brand knows it: in line to save the company from becoming the next...

H&M’s “completely virtual” female form is completely unattainable (because, um, it’s virtual)

H&M’s “completely virtual” female form is completely unattainable (because, um, it’s virtual)

In what sounds like a plot point from Total Recall, H&M press officer Håcan Andersson has confirmed that the models in a recent...

Ontario teachers partly own the Maple Leafs and Michael Kors (what’s next, French Laundry?)

Ontario teachers partly own the Maple Leafs and Michael Kors (what’s next, French Laundry?)

It’s no surprise that as far as pensions go, the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan is among the strongest—its portfolio presently...

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from roller skaters to deep-fried taters

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from roller skaters to deep-fried taters

Every weekend we round up the highlights from the other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. Check them out, after the...

Adam Giambrone updates his marital status on Facebook

Adam Giambrone updates his marital status on Facebook

Former councillor and one-time mayoral aspirant Adam Giambrone recently married his long-time partner Sarah McQuarrie , according...

Masked G20 man takes on police; police settle

A Toronto man who was arrested along Yonge Street during the G20 summit for walking while bandana-clad has settled his claim...

Police and G20 activists both look bad as more details from OPP undercover operation are revealed

Apparently, the cop shop knew G20 protesters planned to commit acts of vandalism—the Toronto Star reports in no uncertain terms...

Introducing: Chosen, a brand new vintage boutique with a cosmic changing room (and a great selection)

The place: Chosen, the latest shop in what seems like a mass opening of new vintage stores, has opened up above menswear boutique...

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from ballet stars to wine bars

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from ballet stars to wine bars

Every weekend we round up the highlights from the other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. Check them out, after the...

Yuppie dog walkers clash with lefty activists in the fight for St. James Park

With the Occupy Toronto encampment over, local dog owners can finally return to their beloved park for a game of canine Frisbee, a...

Saskatchewaners now earn more money than Ontarians (no, really)

First, Calgary’s street eats (think truffle-oiled French fries and lamb burgers) trumped Toronto’s. Now, average weekly wages...

The Toronto Sun runs a topless photo of one of its columnists (for charity, of course)

In today’s Sun, columnist Mike Strobel is standing proud without a shirt. We’re not exactly sure why, but it appears to be for...

Joe Freezy (also known as Joe Fresh) is going to Miami to throw a party

Joe Freezy (also known as Joe Fresh) is going to Miami to throw a party

No, Joe Mimran isn’t living out a Will Smith video as part of his bucket list, but he is heading to Miami (where “hot mommies...

VIDEO: Coco Rocha raises $35,000 in 60 seconds ($583 per second)

Coco Rocha is at it again. Irish dancing her way into the hearts—and pockets—of many, she danced a 60-second jig at a...

Introducing: The Men’s Shop at Club Monaco, Bloor Street’s answer to “what if I don’t want to shop at Harry Rosen?”

Introducing: The Men’s Shop at Club Monaco, Bloor Street’s answer to “what if I don’t want to shop at Harry Rosen?”

The place: Club Monaco has launched its new menswear section at the iconic Bloor Street location. The stairs down are lined with...

A Continuous Lean’s Michael Williams and Club Monaco’s Aaron Levine are changing Club Monaco’s image

A Continuous Lean’s Michael Williams and Club Monaco’s Aaron Levine are changing Club Monaco’s image

We just popped into the new men’s shop at Club Monaco, the first of its kind in the world (we’re number one!), with an...

Come As You Are is growing, making adults (and curious teenagers) very happy

Come As You Are is growing, making adults (and curious teenagers) very happy

Sex shops have this reputation for being filthy cash cows, with edgy, alternative men with dreads operating the tills while...

Introducing: The Dog Bowl, an eco-friendly dog boutique for the coolest (and most adorable) doggies on Dundas West

Introducing: The Dog Bowl, an eco-friendly dog boutique for the coolest (and most adorable) doggies on Dundas West

The Place: After working as a producer on popular W Network TV shows such as Divine Design with Candice Olson , Jason Squires...

Introducing: Green Light District, a housewares boutique in Roncy with plenty of wood for everyone

Introducing: Green Light District, a housewares boutique in Roncy with plenty of wood for everyone

The Place: Newly repatriated Torontonians David and Deborah Peets have just moved back to Hogtown after two decades of living in...

Introducing: Gaspard, a new Queen West haunt for haute women who want to feel like a Parisienne

Introducing: Gaspard, a new Queen West haunt for haute women who want to feel like a Parisienne

The place: With a prized spot opposite Trinity Bellwoods Park, a huge storefront window to let the sun in and an impeccably edited...

Winston, a locally developed smart phone app, plans to change the way Torontonians (and hopefully New Yorkers) hire cars

Winston, a locally developed smart phone app, plans to change the way Torontonians (and hopefully New Yorkers) hire cars

A small Toronto-based team of entrepreneurs is planning to go global with Winston, a new smart phone app that aims to transform...

Gilt.com is expanding, and now Canadians can join in on the online shopping fun

Gilt.com is expanding, and now Canadians can join in on the online shopping fun

Gilt.com has announced that Canadians will now be able to take part in the popular website that holds flash sales for designer...

Shopping

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

By bridging the gap between digital play and physical bingo halls, Betty is redefining the gaming industry to ensure that local communities always win.

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Enjoy the soccer game anywhere with immersive tech that feels like a win

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

The acclaimed thespian takes us on a tour of her favourite haunts

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

Including an iconic brunch spot, a bespoke burrito and the ultimate sunset-and-skyline vantage

Great Spaces

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Janos Toth began collecting works by Inuk artist Floyd Kuptana last year. He now has 42 on display

Inside painter Janna Watson's minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

Inside painter Janna Watson’s minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

A weathered steel exterior renders the building virtually invisible from the road

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

“I want it to feel like an Old Hollywood actress retired and then went thrifting”

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Turns out the guy from Death From Above 1979 is really good at renovations