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Could Chris Alexander, former minister of citizenship and immigration, be Toronto's next mayor?

Could Chris Alexander, former minister of citizenship and immigration, be Toronto’s next mayor?

He says he's “seriously" considering a mayoral run

Hayley Wickenheiser is leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs

Hayley Wickenheiser is leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs

The team’s general manager, John Chayka, “envisioned a different path,” Wickenheiser announced

People walked, biked and took transit a lot more than usual during the World Cup

People walked, biked and took transit a lot more than usual during the World Cup

Expressway traffic went down, too

Olivia Chow is still the leading mayoral candidate, but Brad Bradford is catching up

Olivia Chow is still the leading mayoral candidate, but Brad Bradford is catching up

If the election occurred today, Chow would earn 49 per cent of the decided vote, and Bradford would take 40 per cent

Toronto police are accused of conspiring to operate illegal cannabis dispensaries and massage parlours

Toronto police are accused of conspiring to operate illegal cannabis dispensaries and massage parlours

The latest from the Project South investigation

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.

Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor

Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto Raptor

We love a sentimental sweetie

A Mercedes driver allegedly hit a parking enforcement officer with his car over a ticket

A Mercedes driver allegedly hit a parking enforcement officer with his car over a ticket

Police say the officer suffered minor injuries

Last week's heat caused nearly 40 emergency room visits

Last week’s heat caused nearly 40 emergency room visits

And it's only the beginning of July

The heatwave didn't melt this massive pile of snow in North York

The heatwave didn’t melt this massive pile of snow in North York

The densely packed snow at a city storage site will likely take until August to thaw

Toronto police arrested a soccer fan for holding up a "FIFA=Greed" sign

Toronto police arrested a soccer fan for holding up a “FIFA=Greed” sign

The 64-year-old retiree said he was protesting World Cup ticket prices

Toronto Public Health has issued an advisory regarding potential measles exposure

Toronto Public Health has issued an advisory regarding potential measles exposure

Those who may have been exposed are asked to review their vaccination records, monitor for symptoms and possibly contact Toronto Public Health

Sneaky Dee's is safe for now

Sneaky Dee’s is safe for now

Long live Emo Night and the best nachos in town

Total spending at Toronto bars and restaurants was only three per cent higher than usual during the World Cup

Total spending at Toronto bars and restaurants was only three per cent higher than usual during the World Cup

Okay, but you can't put a price on community spirit, right?

Your landlord now has to let you install air conditioning

Your landlord now has to let you install air conditioning

An update to the Residential Tenancies Act came into effect this week, just in time for an orange-level heat warning

“Not unless they want war”: How Dillon Brooks is bringing some edge to Canadian basketball

“Not unless they want war”: How Dillon Brooks is bringing some edge to Canadian basketball

The Phoenix Suns star and Mississauga native dishes on Kawhi Leonard, cultivating his villainous persona, why Olympic gold is better than an NBA championship and his favourite Toronto spots

Dear Urban Diplomat: I won access to the Raptors Platinum Club. Then came the bill-padding

Dear Urban Diplomat: I won access to the Raptors Platinum Club. Then came the bill-padding

The maître d’ told us we would need to order a meal even if we sat at the bar. Were we wrong to leave in a huff?

Your Summerlicious table guide has arrived

Your Summerlicious table guide has arrived

Discover six Oliver & Bonacini restaurants that serve exactly what you're in the mood for, from casual bites to special occasions

Created forOliver & Bonacini

John Tory Jr. wants to be Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York

John Tory Jr. wants to be Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York

The 47-year-old aviation executive would replace Nate Erskine-Smith in the event of a nomination race

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

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?

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