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With Doug Ford's Billy Bishop expansion halted, Olivia Chow wants Toronto's waterfront back

With Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop expansion halted, Olivia Chow wants Toronto’s waterfront back

The mayor tabled a motion to have Bill 110 repealed, in order to "stop the province's land grab"

Toronto Public Health gave out nearly 488,000 free condoms during the World Cup

Toronto Public Health gave out nearly 488,000 free condoms during the World Cup

Team Canada weren't the only ones scoring

These Bluffer's Park neighbours built an adorable houseboat for ducks

These Bluffer’s Park neighbours built an adorable houseboat for ducks

Follow along for duck-sized architectural cuteness

Olivia Chow just hired a former Liberal campaign director to lead her re-election run

Olivia Chow just hired a former Liberal campaign director to lead her re-election run

Andrew Bevan, a well-known Liberal adviser, promises that Chow isn’t entering her centrist era

The empty lot at Queen and Augusta will become a Q-shaped plaza with a turtle

The empty lot at Queen and Augusta will become a Q-shaped plaza with a turtle

Formerly home to Taco Bell and KFC, the site will soon serve the revitalized Alexandra Park

Inside the Latest Issue

The August issue of Toronto Life features the case of the phone scammers next door. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Mississauga Animal Services rescued a python from a vehicle's engine

Mississauga Animal Services rescued a python from a vehicle’s engine

The snake was taken to an animal shelter to recover

Staff at an Etobicoke bar knowingly purchased stolen alcohol, Ontario's Licence Appeal Tribunal has ruled

Staff at an Etobicoke bar knowingly purchased stolen alcohol, Ontario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal has ruled

As a result, Southside Johnny’s has lost its liquor sales licence

Disability advocates are calling on Metrolinx to improve accessibility at Finch West station

Disability advocates are calling on Metrolinx to improve accessibility at Finch West station

“Why did Metrolinx not include an elevator?” the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance asked in a letter to president and CEO Michael Lindsay

A GTA woman is accused of stealing $60,000 in fake apartment rental deposits

A GTA woman is accused of stealing $60,000 in fake apartment rental deposits

She's been charged with 38 counts of fraud over $5,000 and one count of obstructing police

Ontario's minister of emergency preparedness and response hung up during a CBC radio interview

Ontario’s minister of emergency preparedness and response hung up during a CBC radio interview

A handler disconnected the call after the minister was asked about the province’s wildfire communications with Indigenous communities

A SickKids doctor has been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material

A SickKids doctor has been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse material

A statement from the hospital said, “There is currently no evidence linking the charges to care provided at SickKids”

A new TTC pilot will record drivers who illegally pass open streetcar doors

A new TTC pilot will record drivers who illegally pass open streetcar doors

“Every day, our customers and operators see vehicles blow past open streetcar doors, putting people at risk,” TTC chair Jamaal Myers said in a statement

A Brampton MPP allegedly placed taxpayer-funded advertisements in his father's newspaper

A Brampton MPP allegedly placed taxpayer-funded advertisements in his father’s newspaper

Hardeep Grewal, who represents Brampton East, said he should have sought permission from Ontario's integrity commissioner first

Four ways VEG ER for Pets is revolutionizing emergency veterinary care

Four ways VEG ER for Pets is revolutionizing emergency veterinary care

Meet the new GTA vet hospital reinventing the way pets—and their parents—are treated

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In addition to $16,000 in hotel expenses, Stan Cho allegedly spent thousands more on lobster and a limousine

In addition to $16,000 in hotel expenses, Stan Cho allegedly spent thousands more on lobster and a limousine

The (now former) minister of tourism, culture and gaming resigned from cabinet last week but remains the MPP for Willowdale

"It's no surprise that Toronto produces world-class players": A World Cup post-mortem with Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue

“It’s no surprise that Toronto produces world-class players”: A World Cup post-mortem with Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue

Here, the Toronto native and former golf exec reflects on the wonder that was the 2026 tournament—and what’s next

In a rare post-verdict ruling, a judge granted Frank Stronach a mistrial

In a rare post-verdict ruling, a judge granted Frank Stronach a mistrial

The Austro-Canadian business tycoon was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault last month

A rare Roman Empire exhibition is now open at Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum

A rare Roman Empire exhibition is now open at Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum

For the first time in North America, Unearthing Vindolanda brings 2,000-year-old ancient artifacts and immersive programming to the city

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West Nile virus has been detected in Toronto

West Nile virus has been detected in Toronto

Batches of mosquitoes tested for the virus in Halton and York this month were also positive

Stan Cho has resigned over spending $16,000 on hotels 20 minutes from his house

Stan Cho has resigned over spending $16,000 on hotels 20 minutes from his house

It turns out a lot of Conservative politicians have been charging taxpayers for unnecessary hotel stays

York Region's data centres are on track to consume 20 million litres of water a day

York Region’s data centres are on track to consume 20 million litres of water a day

That’s the equivalent of 100,000 residents. And local councillors are concerned

A Kitchener athlete won the Power Slap championship in Las Vegas

A Kitchener athlete won the Power Slap championship in Las Vegas

No Power Slap competitors were harmed in the making of this open-handed hitting competition

The couple that made $265,000 selling fake Taylor Swift tickets has pleaded guilty to defrauding the public

The couple that made $265,000 selling fake Taylor Swift tickets has pleaded guilty to defrauding the public

The sold-out Eras Tour stopped in Toronto back in November 2024

Wildfire smoke continues to make Toronto's air quality “very unhealthy”

Wildfire smoke continues to make Toronto’s air quality “very unhealthy”

Many are questioning why Premier Doug Ford cut Ontario's emergency forest firefighting budget

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