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“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Meet Sharon Bollenbach, the city’s World Cup executive director

Her biggest challenge? Convincing skeptics it was worth the money

The Ford government won't be back at work until the end of October

The Ford government won’t be back at work until the end of October

“No one can question my work ethic,” the premier said, after working for one month

Toronto traffic fatalities have increased 44 per cent since 2024

Toronto traffic fatalities have increased 44 per cent since 2024

Speed was a factor in many of the recorded incidents

Seventy per cent of Ontario high school students skipped the Ford government's e-learning mandate

Seventy per cent of Ontario high school students skipped the Ford government’s e-learning mandate

“It’s a hassle that I don’t really want to do,” one student said

Toronto police have seized $3.5 million in counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of the World Cup

Toronto police have seized $3.5 million in counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of the World Cup

Two men were arrested after police searched a warehouse in Mississauga

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.

Some Toronto employers are bringing back remote work during the World Cup

Some Toronto employers are bringing back remote work during the World Cup

With hundreds of thousands of tourists on their way, it’s probably best to hide—ahem, work—away from the crowds

A 20-year-old was just charged with stunt driving while awaiting trial for a previous fatal collision

A 20-year-old was just charged with stunt driving while awaiting trial for a previous fatal collision

His driver’s licence is now suspended for 30 days

An everything guide to World Cup mania

An everything guide to World Cup mania

Toronto is gearing up for the biggest sporting event on the planet

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Enjoy the soccer game anywhere with immersive tech that feels like a win

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Hot Docs is screening a 2005 documentary about the Toronto police that’s eerily relevant today

Hot Docs is screening a 2005 documentary about the Toronto police that’s eerily relevant today

As filmmaker Min Sook Lee puts it, “The problem has never been just a few bad apples”

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”

Toronto will soon be the launch pad for Canada’s public grocery experiment

Toronto will soon be the launch pad for Canada’s public grocery experiment

Doug Ford, still trying to dig a tunnel under the 401, called it the “craziest idea ever”

Cheers to the latest and greatest of Toronto’s dining scene

Cheers to the latest and greatest of Toronto’s dining scene

At two exclusive dinners, guests raised a chalice to the city’s most anticipated food event of the year

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The World Cup trophy has landed in Toronto

The World Cup trophy has landed in Toronto

It’s made of 18-karat gold and can be touched only by former champions and heads of state

World Cup parking prices will be hellish this June

World Cup parking prices will be hellish this June

Toronto has a new car park overlord: FIFA

This Toronto half-marathon route includes pit stops at multiple bakeries

This Toronto half-marathon route includes pit stops at multiple bakeries

You’re going to want to save this on Strava

World Cup fans will be keeping the party going until 4 a.m.

World Cup fans will be keeping the party going until 4 a.m.

Earplugs, anyone?

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...

Queen's Park says bringing jets to Billy Bishop would add $8.5 billion a year to the economy

Queen’s Park says bringing jets to Billy Bishop would add $8.5 billion a year to the economy

Critics say they have no idea where that number came from

Upper Beaches residents are pleading for Metrolinx to add noise-reducing barriers

Upper Beaches residents are pleading for Metrolinx to add noise-reducing barriers

Around 400 Woodbine-Gerrard residents put together a petition

Ontario's top court has dismissed Peter Nygard's sexual assault convictions appeal

Ontario’s top court has dismissed Peter Nygard’s sexual assault convictions appeal

The former fashion executive will continue to serve an 11-year prison sentence

Speeding has increased by over 200 per cent on Parkside Drive since the speed camera ban

Speeding has increased by over 200 per cent on Parkside Drive since the speed camera ban

Last year, Premier Doug Ford called speed cameras “a cash grab”

Toronto chefs are tapping into the power of partnership

Toronto chefs are tapping into the power of partnership

Restaurant crossovers have become a recipe for sell-out crowds

"If you see a video of Mark Carney telling you to buy Bitcoin, that is coming down": Meet Nicole Bell, the new head of YouTube Canada

“If you see a video of Mark Carney telling you to buy Bitcoin, that is coming down”: Meet Nicole Bell, the new head of YouTube Canada

The media exec dishes on managing deepfakes, finding the next Lilly Singh and why YouTube is the new TV

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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”

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

“My family taught me to invest. It’s probably the wisest advice they’ve ever given me”

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?