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York Region's data centres are on track to consume 200 million litres of water a day

York Region’s data centres are on track to consume 200 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

Three police officers suspended in relation to Project South have been back at work since May

Three police officers suspended in relation to Project South have been back at work since May

The officers were cleared of any criminality, according to a police spokesperson

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.

The TTC has been ordered to stop randomly testing employees for drug use

The TTC has been ordered to stop randomly testing employees for drug use

The transit agency is now considering whether to request a judicial review of the decision

Toronto has the worst air quality in the world right now

Toronto has the worst air quality in the world right now

An orange-alert air quality warning has been issued

Bonnie Crombie has officially registered as a Mississauga mayoral candidate

Bonnie Crombie has officially registered as a Mississauga mayoral candidate

Doug Ford’s army should be arriving any day now

John Tory Jr. has suspended his Beaches-East York Liberal nomination campaign

John Tory Jr. has suspended his Beaches-East York Liberal nomination campaign

The Liberal nomination meeting for Beaches-East York is set for July 18

The Pickering Casino Resort has been fined $170,000 for not reporting possible money laundering

The Pickering Casino Resort has been fined $170,000 for not reporting possible money laundering

An Alcohol and Gaming Commission audit found that suspicious transaction reports weren’t submitted when they should have been

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

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

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