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Protestors paddled to Doug Ford's cottage in kayaks

Protestors paddled to Doug Ford’s cottage in kayaks

The group of OPSEU members made their way to the premier's Muskoka shoreline to demand a retroactive wage increase following the repeal of Bill 124

This singer, actor and teacher earns $62,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This singer, actor and teacher earns $62,000 a year. How does she spend it?

“I use Instacart religiously. It’s a lifesaver”

Rachel Chernos Lin told us why she Zoomed into city council while actively driving a car

Rachel Chernos Lin told us why she Zoomed into city council while actively driving a car

Some found it hypocritical that the city councillor chose to talk about road safety while operating a moving vehicle

An Ontario senior lost $900,000 in a crypto scam that used an AI deepfake of Mark Carney

An Ontario senior lost $900,000 in a crypto scam that used an AI deepfake of Mark Carney

A video on Facebook made it look like the prime minister was promoting a cryptocurrency investment platform

Minister of AI Evan Solomon says Canada can't let Silicon Valley decide its future

Minister of AI Evan Solomon says Canada can’t let Silicon Valley decide its future

Speaking at the University Club, the country’s artificial intelligence czar sparred over the tech’s job-killing potential

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.

Editor’s Letter: What people will do for a little (or large) piece of cottage country

Editor’s Letter: What people will do for a little (or large) piece of cottage country

How much luxury can Muskoka sustain before it loses the natural beauty that drew wealthy cottagers in the first place?

Waterfront Toronto has a new mantra for the traffic weary: take the lake

Waterfront Toronto has a new mantra for the traffic weary: take the lake

An east–west water shuttle is currently in its pilot phase

The PWHL has announced its first outside investors

The PWHL has announced its first outside investors

It's major news for the league as four new teams get set up for the 2026-27 season

Take home your own tribute to FIFA World Cup 2026™ winning gold with Tequila Don Julio 1942

Take home your own tribute to FIFA World Cup 2026™ winning gold with Tequila Don Julio 1942

Secure a piece of history with a limited-edition bottle made for Toronto's biggest summer of soccer

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"There are people here from all over the planet": The wild World Cup party that was Ghana vs. Panama

“There are people here from all over the planet”: The wild World Cup party that was Ghana vs. Panama

Juiced up fans from around the world descended on Toronto Stadium to cheer on their heroes

From summer fashion finds to patio hopping, here’s what’s in store in Bloor-Yorkville this season

From summer fashion finds to patio hopping, here’s what’s in store in Bloor-Yorkville this season

Featuring retailers, ice cream and coffee on sun-kissed patios with the return of CaféTO and Summer Music in the Park

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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is turning 65, and the city is invited to the party

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is turning 65, and the city is invited to the party

Celebrate with over 400 artists, free programming, a Saturday-night birthday celebration at Canada’s largest outdoor art fair from July 10 to 12 at Nathan Phillips Square

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Toronto's chief congestion officer says World Cup traffic hasn't been so bad

Toronto’s chief congestion officer says World Cup traffic hasn’t been so bad

During last week's opening game, traffic levels around Toronto Stadium decreased by 25 per cent

The Angus Reid Institute has demanded a retraction after Doug Ford called its numbers "fake"

The Angus Reid Institute has demanded a retraction after Doug Ford called its numbers “fake”

A recent poll showed the premier's approval rating among Ontario residents to be just 21 per cent

Frank Stronach has been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault

Frank Stronach has been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault

Stronach faces an additional trial on similar charges next May, in Newmarket

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?

Former Liberal MP Han Dong is running for city council

Former Liberal MP Han Dong is running for city council

Dong resigned from the Liberal caucus in 2023

A 32-storey luxury tower may soon rise across from the Summerhill LCBO

A 32-storey luxury tower may soon rise across from the Summerhill LCBO

The neighbourhood has maintained a village vibe for decades despite sitting on a wealth of transit

Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the US Consulate shooting

Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the US Consulate shooting

Toronto police say the shooting was part of a “guns-for-hire” scheme in which young people commit violence in exchange for payment on behalf of other parties

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the team’s new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the team’s new head coach

Is it good news? Sure. But, during a week of hockey backlash, the timing of the announcement could have been better

Executives at a Waterloo firearms distributor have been accused of orchestrating a $48-million fraud scheme

Executives at a Waterloo firearms distributor have been accused of orchestrating a $48-million fraud scheme

The funds were allegedly used for personal luxury purchases

Jacob Hoggard has been granted day parole for six months

Jacob Hoggard has been granted day parole for six months

The former Hedley musician, convicted of sexual assault causing bodily harm, had requested full parole but was denied

The city is planning to have an AI chatbot answer some 311 inquiries

The city is planning to have an AI chatbot answer some 311 inquiries

Human employees will still handle more complex 311 matters

Doug Ford is handling his low approval rating well

Doug Ford is handling his low approval rating well

The premier's approval rating has fallen to 21 per cent, according to new poll results. Ford insists the numbers are skewed

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