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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

Toronto police keep having to take people's drones away at the World Cup

Toronto police keep having to take people’s drones away at the World Cup

Six have been confiscated since festivities began

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.

Seventy-four per cent of Ontario emergency room doctors say overcrowding levels are critical or severe

Seventy-four per cent of Ontario emergency room doctors say overcrowding levels are critical or severe

Most of the physicians who responded to a recent survey also said overcrowding frequently impacts their ability to provide timely care

The Toronto Port Authority says the Billy Bishop airport expansion would fund itself

The Toronto Port Authority says the Billy Bishop airport expansion would fund itself

Some financial experts say that’s just bad math

"Glorious sunshine, beautiful sight lines": How fans enjoyed Canada's first home World Cup match

“Glorious sunshine, beautiful sight lines”: How fans enjoyed Canada’s first home World Cup match

Delirious soccer heads packed an explosive Toronto Stadium to witness history

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”

How Canada MedLaser is rewriting the new rules of self-care in 2026

How Canada MedLaser is rewriting the new rules of self-care in 2026

With over 15 locations across the GTA, a results guarantee unlike anything else in Ontario and an Evolve membership built for real life, Canada MedLaser is setting a new bar in medical aesthetics

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"Something about Love Island just moves me": Mississauga's Tani Oluwaseyi on his favourite things

“Something about Love Island just moves me”: Mississauga’s Tani Oluwaseyi on his favourite things

The Team Canada striker shares his day-off formula for success: roasting teammates, deceptive party games and romantic reality TV

The Ford government has awarded a $198-million contract for a parking garage at Ontario Place

The Ford government has awarded a $198-million contract for a parking garage at Ontario Place

It will include 3,500 parking spots and 680 electric vehicle charging stations

An Oshawa man must pay a $147,502 medical bill despite having travel insurance

An Oshawa man must pay a $147,502 medical bill despite having travel insurance

He was hospitalized for eight days during a trip to Mexico

"We got to Downsview in 25 minutes thanks to the police escort": Meet Team Canada's hometown hero Richie Laryea

“We got to Downsview in 25 minutes thanks to the police escort”: Meet Team Canada’s hometown hero Richie Laryea

The Toronto native and TFC defender dishes on his first home World Cup, being a soccer dad and how the city’s dining scene keeps him match fit

Is hosting the World Cup worth the expense? Most Torontonians say no, according to a recent poll

Is hosting the World Cup worth the expense? Most Torontonians say no, according to a recent poll

Only 38 per cent of GTA respondents said they were interested in following the tournament at all

One in four children in Toronto is living in poverty, according to a new report

One in four children in Toronto is living in poverty, according to a new report

Nine of the city’s 25 wards have child poverty rates of 30 per cent or more

A new survey says more Ontarians are using AI for financial advice

A new survey says more Ontarians are using AI for financial advice

What could go wrong?

Half of Toronto's hotel rooms are unbooked heading into the World Cup

Half of Toronto’s hotel rooms are unbooked heading into the World Cup

The city’s tourism industry has been let down with only two days until the tournament

Forty-four per cent of GTA residents are losing sleep due to financial stress, according to a new poll

Forty-four per cent of GTA residents are losing sleep due to financial stress, according to a new poll

And 42 per cent of GTA-based respondents said they're struggling with food insecurity

Going out to World Cup festivities? Watch out for distraction theft, warn Toronto police

Going out to World Cup festivities? Watch out for distraction theft, warn Toronto police

There have been 40 reported incidents of distraction theft in the city this year

An Air Canada pilot flew for nearly 17 years without the proper licence

An Air Canada pilot flew for nearly 17 years without the proper licence

He allegedly used “materially altered and counterfeit” documents in order to work for the airline

The Glenlivet and Cabot Highlands are partnering up to make this one Father’s Day he’ll never forget

The Glenlivet and Cabot Highlands are partnering up to make this one Father’s Day he’ll never forget

Featuring an exclusive private golf experience in Toronto and a chance to win a Scottish getaway, including a private tour of The Glenlivet’s distillery in Speyside

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Mark Carney hasn't yet formed an opinion on the Ford government's island airport expansion plan

Mark Carney hasn’t yet formed an opinion on the Ford government’s island airport expansion plan

The premier previously insisted the federal government was on board

The TTC will use drones to monitor World Cup crowds

The TTC will use drones to monitor World Cup crowds

Drone surveillance will also be deployed to monitor some subway yards

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: 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

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can't see the appeal

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal

How does one cut loose in a well-lit room while the sun is shining and no one is even a little intoxicated?