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A 60-year-old seniors’ apartment building in Riverdale is getting an eco-friendly facelift featuring solar panels, electric heat pumps and a prefabricated exterior
A 60-year-old Riverdale apartment is going net-zero in style - Toronto Life
WoodGreen’s facelift of the Ray McCleary Towers will be good for the neighbourhood and the planet
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Forty-one per cent of poll respondents who previously voted PC agreed there is “a broader culture of entitlement” within Premier Doug Ford’s government
According to poll results, most Ontarians believe the provincial expenses scandal “reflects a broader culture of entitlement” - Toronto Life
Forty-one per cent of poll respondents who previously voted PC agreed there is “a broader culture of entitlement” within Premier Doug Ford’s government
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The executive producers of Gossip Girl have launched a new teen drama set in Muskoka. We caught up with star Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie about auditioning for America’s hottest new show, filming in cottage country and why Americans are so obsessed with Canada right now
“I feel like Muskoka is the main character”: Meet Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, the star of America’s hottest new show, Sterling Point - Toronto Life
The executive producers of Gossip Girl have launched a teen drama, and it’s set in...Muskoka?
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Coffee Oysters Champagne is turning into a moody cocktail bar disguised as a French boutique hotel—but it’s keeping its sort-of-secret speakeasy
This King West cocktail bar is transforming into a faux boutique hotel - Toronto Life
There’s no room at this inn, but there are drinks
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The owners of a family-run toy business in Woodbridge say they’re still owed $168,000 by Toys “R” Us Canada, which filed for creditor protection earlier this year
A small business in Woodbridge says Toys “R” Us Canada never paid for a $168,000 order - Toronto Life
Earlier this year, Toys “R” Us Canada filed for creditor protection
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Swiss Chalet wished the happy couple a lifetime of laughter, love and quarter-chicken dinners torontolife.com/food/a-coupl...
A couple of Swiss Chalet superfans tied the knot last month - Toronto Life
Was it the sauciest wedding the city has ever seen?
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States of emergency were declared over the long weekend in St. Catharines and Lincoln after “a hurricane’s worth” of rain
Due to flooding, states of emergency have been declared in Lincoln and St. Catharines - Toronto Life
“There has been no disaster relief assistance offered by either the provincial or federal government," said St. Catharines mayor Mat Siscoe. “The city has...
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Toronto songwriter and producer Zale Epstein has worked with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Nelly Furtado. We caught up with him about winning the Breakthrough Songwriter Award, writing with the Beaches and his fashion side hustle
“The best songs expose something about the performer”: This Toronto producer just earned one of the country’s top musical honours - Toronto Life
You may not know his name, but you’ve definitely hummed along to his songs
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The city is warning residents to purchase ferry tickets only from the city's official website after reports of scam sites selling fake tickets
Scammers are selling fake Toronto Islands ferry tickets - Toronto Life
Torontonians are reminded to only purchase ferry tickets from the city's official website
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Two Toronto councillors have asked the province to work with the city to reopen the Ontario Science Centre as a community space
Could the Ontario Science Centre become a TDSB school? - Toronto Life
More than two years after closing—its roof still intact—the beloved museum sits empty
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This new café in Carleton Village is the west end’s latest queer third space
There's a new queer-owned café and community space in the west end - Toronto Life
Vers is the latest addition to the city’s third spaces
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Laura Bates is a 39-year-old violinist who has performed with Pharrell Williams, Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan. She makes $71,000 a year. Here’s how she spends it
This Cabbagetown violinist makes $71,000 a year. How does she spend it? - Toronto Life
“It sometimes feels impossible to get ahead”
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Over the past year, Victoria Mboko went from complete unknown to trouncing the world’s top players. Then, while playing doubles with Serena Williams, she was badly injured. Can the sudden star make it back to the spotlight?
Tennis Lessons: On the precipice of superstardom, Victoria Mboko’s knee gave out. The agony and ecstacy of being a teen prodigy - Toronto Life
Over the past year, Victoria Mboko has gone from complete unknown to trouncing the world’s top players. Then, on the precipice of superstardom, while playing...
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Inside a $6.5-million, 5,300-square-foot Casa Loma mansion with gallery-style walls and a backyard lawn perfect for bowling
$6.5 million for a Casa Loma mansion with two front entrances and two toilets in the ensuite - Toronto Life
The 5,300-square-foot property also comes with a makeup station, gallery-style walls and a backyard lawn perfect for bowling
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The SummerWorks Festival kicks off its nearly two-week run of contemporary performances on August 6. Here are six standouts from the lineup
Six must-see shows at the SummerWorks Festival - Toronto Life
Including a sacred clown ritual and an endurance-based rave
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Mandar Kulkarni, head chef at Punch, takes us to his go-to spots in Scarborough for croissants, barbecue and childhood comfort foods
Where Punch chef Mandar Kulkarni eats in Scarborough - Toronto Life
His go-to spots for croissants, barbecue and childhood favourites
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Chris Alexander’s entry into the mayoral race is making a dent in Brad Bradford’s support, according to a new poll
According to a new poll, Chris Alexander's mayoral run could hurt Brad Bradford's chances - Toronto Life
But Mayor Olivia Chow still holds the lead
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A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a man who allegedly coerced a victim into spending $800,000 on psychic services
Toronto police say a man posing as a psychic convinced a victim to pay him $800,000 - Toronto Life
The suspect allegedly facilitated “elaborate rituals” and made “frightening claims”
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Here are 11 new frozen goodies to beat the heat this summer
Eleven decadent new frozen treats to enjoy this summer - Toronto Life
Including a gelato-stuffed Dutch baby, kunafa on a croissant bun and an orange-licorice-focaccia oddity
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Metrolinx has been fined more than $185,000 for illegally discharging diesel fuel into Lake Simcoe
Metrolinx admitted to dumping diesel fuel in Lake Simcoe - Toronto Life
The incident took place near the Allandale Go station in Barrie
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Toronto Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the city this year
A Toronto resident has tested positive for West Nile virus - Toronto Life
This is the first human case of the virus identified in Toronto this year
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After 20 years in municipal politics, Gord Perks attended his last city council meeting yesterday. In May, we spoke with the veteran Parkdale–High Park councillor about his successes, his regrets and why he’s stepping away
"I will not come back as a lobbyist for rich people": An exit interview with Councillor Gord Perks - Toronto Life
The veteran of Parkdale–High Park talks about his successes, why taxes are the price of civilization and how Toronto can be a refuge for the world
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Here are six must-see gallery shows this August, including whimsical animal paintings and an artist who sculpts with explosions
The art exhibitions you need to see in Toronto this August - Toronto Life
Featuring sculptures made with explosives and a solo show from a buzzy OCAD grad
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Only 44 per cent of Toronto’s premium-tier World Cup Fan Festival tickets sold, generating an estimated $5 million in revenue
A city report says only 44 per cent of Toronto's World Cup Fan Festival premium tickets were sold - Toronto Life
The premium-tier tickets generated an estimated $5 million in revenue
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Applicants were lining up for the CNE’s job fair at 5:30 a.m.
The CNE received 50,000 applications for 5,000 available jobs - Toronto Life
Some applicants lined up for the CNE's job fair at 5:30 a.m.
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Inside a $3.2 million mid-century modern home backing onto Mimico Creek, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a built-in grill and hot tub
$3.2 million for a mid-century-modern monument hidden in a forest off Royal York - Toronto Life
What cabin in the Etobicoke woods would be complete without lofted windows, a ravine and a bedroom that takes up an entire floor?
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The provincial government will spend $55.8 million to open Ontario’s first medical school dedicated to training family doctors
Ontario’s first medical school dedicated to training family doctors will open in 2028 - Toronto Life
Thanks to a $55.8-million investment from the province
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Here’s how a 27-year-old physiotherapist and swim coach took advantage of a slow market and a $110,000 windfall to buy her first condo in Liberty Village
How a sleepy market and a cash windfall helped this 20-something buy her first condo - Toronto Life
After receiving $110,000 as part of the Robinson Huron Treaty Settlement, she set a budget of $550,000 and started her hunt in Liberty Village
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“I’ve never seen him in my life,” Brad Bradford said about his new mayoral rival, Chris Alexander
Brad Bradford has never heard of former citizenship and immigration minister Chris Alexander - Toronto Life
“I’ve never seen him in my life,” Bradford said today about his new mayoral rival
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