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More evidence of a new era at the TTC: cellphone service on subway platforms is in; maroon jackets are out
As soon as Andy Byford took the helm of the TTC in March, the changes began. He opted for a beefed up title—“CEO” rather...
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Read emails from Rob Ford’s office about several past civic dramas
The Globe and Mail recently published an inside look at Rob Ford’s communication approach based on memos obtained through...
City News
The weirdest mayoralty ever—the inside story of Rob Ford’s city hall
On Newstalk 1010, the sly strains of the Hollies hit “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” offered the first clue. Then...
City News
Rob and Doug Ford gang up on Toronto’s chief medical officer
Rob and Doug Ford may have gone too far in their war of words against the war on cars. On their radio show this week, the brothers...
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The Moment: when Karen Stintz went rogue and defeated Rob Ford on the transit vote
February 8, 12:33 p.m. When Karen Stintz called for a special meeting of council to resuscitate the transit plan that Rob Ford had...
City News
Some notables earning six-figures (or more!) from Ontario’s annual “sunshine list”
Once again, Ontario’s sunshine list has spotlighted the public servants who made $100,000 or more last year. A list of rich...
City News
Meet Andy Byford, the TTC’s new French-speaking, trash-collecting, mediocrity-busting CEO
The TTC has decided to skip the headhunt and just hire interim leader Andy Byford to remain on as CEO (at least until he starts...
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Style
Margaret Atwood gets in Twitter fight with Sue-Ann Levy over the TTC, of all things
Yesterday, the city’s never-ending transit saga sparked a bit of a Twitter tiff between Margaret Atwood and Toronto Sun...
City News
Rob Ford bores everybody with his campaign ad disguised as a radio show
At the outset of Rob Ford and brother Doug’ s maiden voyage as hosts of CFRB 1010’s The City, Councillor Doug issued a warning...
City News
With Gary Webster’s sacking, Ford’s allies somehow made a hero out of a civil servant
As expected, five transit commissioners voted yesterday to oust TTC chief general manager Gary Webster, whose penchant for...
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Won’t the real Corey Mintz please stand up?
One of the more surreal moments in yesterday’s already-pretty-surreal termination proceedings of TTC chief general manager Gary...
City News
TTC honcho Gary Webster will probably be fired today, in yet another special meeting
Some time after 2 p.m. today, TTC chief general manager Gary Webster, who’s been in the transit business for about three...
City News
Royson James on the political intrigue and backroom deals in the fight over Toronto transit
Toronto Star columnist Royson James writes the acrimonious transit spat the city is currently embroiled in is a mere squabble...
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Rob Ford didn’t have the authority to cancel Transit City (lawyers say so)
Apparently, it takes more than a mayoral “because I said so” for the city to kill an extensive public transit plan. Rob Ford...
City News
Metrolinx teases commuters with a downtown transit relief; but the TTC isn’t into it
The province’s transit authority is considering expediting the creation of a new downtown subway or light-rail line (or at...
City News
TTC drivers and other staff could be facing randomized drug testing if the board gets its way
Following an August crash that left one TTC passenger dead, the transit commission is considering instituting random drug tests...
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Sheppard subway poised to eat the TTC chief’s job—and maybe Karen Stintz and streetcars, too
The big story this morning from the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail is that the mayor’s office—either Rob Ford himself or...
City News
No-nonsense addition to the TTC brain trust hates ideas from the left and right equally
With Rob Ford ’s plan to expand the TTC’s subway system along the Sheppard line and replace the Scarborough RT with an...
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CrackBerry crackdown: TTC throwing book at drivers using cellphones (but nobody’s sure what, exactly, is happening)
Nobody likes to see TTC operators breaking the law by using cellphones while they drive, but the headlines this morning suggest...
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Fare evaders cost TTC $22 million in 2010
Whether they want subways or streetcars, nearly all Torontonians seems to agree that the city needs more public transit. Just one...
City News
Proposed TTC cuts to affect 250,000 riders
As the February 2 TTC meeting approaches, we’re getting more and more data about just how big the proposed cut to the city’s...
City News
Have the Ford Wars just begun? Council’s left is ready to fight for Transit City
With Rob Ford ’s announcement today that “Transit City is over, ladies and gentlemen,” it looks like the first big battle of...
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Mayor Rob Ford: “Transit City is over”
Rob Ford’s first few hours as mayor sure have been busy. As the dailies are reporting, Ford met with TTC chief general manager...
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Deep Dives
Anchor Man: Fox News host John Roberts on Trump, the trade war and the American psyche
If Fox News seems an unlikely landing spot for a guy who got his start pumping out Platinum Blonde on MuchMusic, you probably haven’t heard his thoughts about joining the notorious network, the Canada–US relationship and what he misses most about Toronto
Deep Dives
Trump’s Loss, Toronto’s Gain: Meet the artists, professors, scientists and other luminaries ditching the US and moving north
They’re coming from Big Law, the Ivy League, arts institutes and beyond, brimming with smarts and energy and united by a common cause: avoiding the carnage of Donald Trump. True tales from the brain gain
Deep Dives
Dancing Queens: Patrons, staff and performers share their wildest memories of Crews and Tangos, Toronto’s most storied drag bar
Crews and Tangos has been enforcing the rules of the Village for more than 30 years: wear what you want, kiss who you want, but don’t forget to tip the drag queens. With a condo development looming, we asked around for tales from the iconic spot
Deep Dives
The Joy of Sex with Strangers: A Toronto hotwife’s adventures in ethical non-monogamy
Three months ago, I was a suburban mom in a monogamous relationship. Now I’m sleeping with people I meet online—with my husband’s blessing—and we’ve never been happier. Don’t judge us until you’ve read our story
Deep Dives
The Scandal, the Firing and the Fallout: Anatomy of a Bay Street fiasco at RBC
Nadine Ahn was a high-ranking executive at the bank. Ken Mason, her subordinate, was rapidly promoted. Then someone claimed to see them canoodling at the Royal York, tipped off HR and triggered an inquisition
Deep Dives
Edward the Conqueror: The unlikely ascent of Canada’s telecom king
Edward Rogers was dismissed as a meddling nepo baby—until he muscled out his siblings, acquired his competitors, cornered the telecom market and became the dominant force in Canadian sports
Deep Dives
Lady Parts: Inside Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen’s new show,
Small Achievable Goals
The
Baroness von Sketch Show
alumnae have elevated joking about women’s issues to an art. Their new show takes aim at menopause. How funny is that?
Deep Dives
Murder in the Blue Mountains: The story behind the killing of Ashley Schwalm
Ashley and James Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life—two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they’d fallen in love. Then Ashley’s remains turned up in a burned-out car at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs pointed to her husband
Deep Dives
Dark Horse: Inside the fall of Eric Lamaze, Canada’s most famous equestrian
For years, Lamaze was the world’s top-ranked show jumper, living an enviable life filled with fancy cars, international travel and adoring fans—the kind of life a person might do anything to protect
Deep Dives
Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield
A few kilometres along Bloor has become Toronto’s most contested strip of concrete, igniting fights over congestion, safety and the future of downtown
Deep Dives
The Chosen One: At just 23, Scottie Barnes is the new face of the Raptors—and the team’s best chance of salvation
Barnes is shouldering the weight of an impatient, basketball-mad city, a hit-and-miss team, and his own colossal ambitions. Does he look worried?
Deep Dives
Almost
Famous: Inside the Beaches’ rise to rock stardom
A viral earworm about a breakup turned the Beaches into Toronto’s hottest export. Now, the panty-throwing, stage-diving, all-girl rock band is seducing fans around the world
Deep Dives
“I was nearly beaten to death by my partner. The case was dismissed because it took too long to get to trial”
How an overburdened justice system is failing survivors of intimate partner violence
Deep Dives
Brave New Year: The ultimate try-anything-once bucket list for 2025
For inspiration on wonderful, wild and even some slightly reckless experiences to enjoy in the year ahead
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Food & Drink
“We felt disconnected from the outdoors before”: What St. Lawrence Market North vendors think of their new home
And what locally made and grown goods they’re selling
Food & Drink
Sort-of Secret: Amelia’s Market, a Geary Avenue grocer selling local goods and light lunches
Like lovely cheese plates paired with glasses of Ontario-made wine
Food & Drink
“There’s more attention now on shopping close to home”: How Broadfork Produce is connecting Toronto’s top chefs with Ontario farmers
And the west-end supplier is opening to the public soon
Food & Drink
The US tariffs are coming for your espresso martini
With Kahlúa no longer available at the LCBO, Toronto bartenders are getting creative