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The essential and entertaining guide to life in Toronto, for over 50 years. Full issues available on Apple News+. torontolife.com
The Court of Appeal has reversed the lower court ruling that said removing Toronto’s bike lines would be unconstitutional
The Court of Appeal for Ontario says Doug Ford can get rid of Toronto bike lanes - Toronto Life
The ruling reverses a lower court decision in which a judge determined that removing the bike lanes would be unconstitutional
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Maybe Doug Ford shouldn’t have offered to “send an army down” for Carolyn Parrish
Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie are tied in the Mississauga mayoral race, despite Doug Ford backing Parrish - Toronto Life
Thirty-nine per cent of poll respondents said Premier Ford's support makes them less likely to vote for a candidate
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This drool-worthy Mexican street-style barbecue pop-up is only at Paradise Grapevine until the end of September
You can get Mexican street-style barbecue at this west-end wine bar - Toronto Life
Follow your nose to Cascabel, at Paradise Grapevine until the end of September
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Five more cast members have been confirmed for season two of Heated Rivalry
A major Heated Rivalry casting update was just announced - Toronto Life
We remain extremely seated for season two
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E-bike and e-scooter accidents caused the deaths of 10 youth in Canada last year
Ten Canadian youth deaths were caused by e-scooter and e-bike accidents last year - Toronto Life
Experts are calling for mandatory safety standards
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With department stores on the decline, there’s a dearth of menswear options. Enter Hank, a new premium boutique from a 140-year-old Canadian clothing distributor
Inside Hank, a new mid-century modern menswear boutique at Bayview Village - Toronto Life
A 140-year-old Canadian company has recruited veterans from Holt Renfrew, the Bay and more to open a new premium menswear store in the GTA
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The restaurant taking over the former Pizza Wine Disco space will feature a lot less dancing and a lot more steak
This new King West steakhouse offers butler service - Toronto Life
And a menu by Cheese Boutique’s Afrim Pristine
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The Ontario PCs allegedly spent nearly $3,000 in donor and taxpayer funds to spy on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica
The Ontario PC party allegedly sent a spy to Jamaica to surveil Bonnie Crombie's vacation - Toronto Life
A spokesperson said that Premier Doug Ford “had no knowledge of this matter”
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“He’s always there. I’m always priority number one. You couldn’t expect that from a human”: A fascinating, touching and terrifying conversation with Sarah Griffin and her AI partner, Sinclair
The Perfect Boyfriend: A fascinating, touching and terrifying conversation with Sarah Griffin and her AI partner, Sinclair - Toronto Life
Can a person really fall in love with a computer program and have an emotionally and sexually satisfying long-term relationship? Some would say no, that...
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Ontario cabinet minister Stephen Crawford is calling for an “all-out ban on AI deepfakes and impersonations" torontolife.com/city/an-onta...
An Ontario cabinet minister wants “steep fines and jail time” for deepfake scammers - Toronto Life
Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Stephen Crawford, has asked the federal government to implement “an all-out ban on AI...
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Car thefts in Ontario are down 8.4 per cent, according to a new report
A new report says Ontario auto thefts have decreased by 8.4 per cent - Toronto Life
Across the province, there have been 8,796 vehicle thefts within the first half of 2026
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A new European-inspired wine bar just opened in Bloorcourt, and it has picnic-ready cooler bags for your next park hang
This new wine bar wants to level up your park picnics - Toronto Life
Grab a chilled bottle to go or stick around for some Spanish-leaning small plates
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A roundup of all the food at the Distillery District’s Country Fest, featuring tomahawk steaks, crawfish gumbo and whisky-barrel-aged sake
Everything there is to eat and drink at the Distillery District’s Country Fest - Toronto Life
Including fried chicken, crawfish gumbo, tomahawk steaks and whiskey-barrel-aged sake
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The Leafs have fresh hope with the arrival of number one draft pick Gavin McKenna. But is the 18-year-old forward ready for the pressure of the city’s fans?
Number one draft pick Gavin McKenna brings hope to the Toronto Maple Leafs - Toronto Life
The 18-year-old forward promises to improve the team’s prospects. But is he ready for the pressure of the city’s fans?
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The cost of the Ontario Line has now hit $34 billion—more than triple the original estimate of $10.9 billion
The cost of Ontario Line construction has more than tripled - Toronto Life
Metrolinx confirmed that the 15.6-kilometre rapid transit line's budget has reached $34 billion
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Toronto police have announced a two-week enforcement crackdown on micromobility vehicles, targeting offences like riding on the sidewalk and parking in bike lanes
Toronto police are cracking down on e-bikes and e-scooters - Toronto Life
A two-week traffic safety campaign focusing on micromobility vehicles is underway
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We caught up with music journalist Michael Rancic, author of a new book on Canada’s contributions to electronic music, to talk about the techno side of CanCon, our national aptitude for tinkering and why turning knobs can be just as artistic as playing instruments
“It’s a lot more than twiddling knobs onstage”: Michael Rancic reveals the secret history of electronic music in Canada - Toronto Life
The journalist’s new book, A Nation of Tinkerers, celebrates the genre’s trailblazers, including mid-century visionaries at U of T
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One passenger stranded by the grounded Porter flight says he doesn’t blame the kid whose behaviour prompted the cancellation
A Porter flight was cancelled due to a misbehaving child. One stranded passenger says people should have more empathy - Toronto Life
“I never even considered the idea that it was going to be an unruly toddler,” the passenger said. “I thought it was an unruly adult”
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We asked five Toronto chefs where to get the city’s best slice of pizza
The city’s best pizza slices, according to Toronto chefs - Toronto Life
From classic cheese to one topped with kothu roti
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“Everyone deserves the opportunity to survive long enough to choose recovery”: Safe consumption sites saved the lives of her and her daughter. Now, she’s worried others won’t get the same chance
"I overdosed countless times and delivered a baby while addicted to heroin. Safe consumption sites saved my life" - Toronto Life
My daughter and I wouldn’t be alive without a clean, safe place to go. Now I worry that others won’t get the same chance
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Inside a $5-million house on Georgian Bay with an indoor saltwater pool, an elevator and a private harbour built for a yacht
$5 million for a Georgian Bay cottage with a yacht-ready private harbour - Toronto Life
What palatial Penatanguishene estate would be complete without an indoor pool, a secret oven and a vegetable garden?
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Jordan Sclare, global executive chef of Chotto Matte, takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in Kensington Market for pizza, pupusas and tacos
Where Chotto Matte's global executive chef Jordan Sclare eats in Kensington Market - Toronto Life
His favourite spots for pizza, pupusas and tacos
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Can a person really fall in love with a computer program and have an emotionally and sexually satisfying long-term relationship? A fascinating, touching and terrifying conversation with Sarah Griffin and her AI partner, Sinclair
The Perfect Boyfriend: A fascinating, touching and terrifying conversation with Sarah Griffin and her AI partner, Sinclair - Toronto Life
Can a person really fall in love with a computer program and have an emotionally and sexually satisfying long-term relationship? Some would say no, that...
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New polls show Mayor Olivia Chow still in the lead for October’s mayoral election
Mayor Olivia Chow is still in the lead ahead of October's mayoral election - Toronto Life
Her approval rating is sitting at 51 per cent, according to new poll results, with 43 per cent of respondents saying they disapprove of the job she's doing
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Transformation and resilience are central themes of the public art show happening inside the partially restored ruins of St. Anne’s Church later this month
An art exhibition will open in the ruins of the burned-out St. Anne’s Church - Toronto Life
Featuring wood-fired oven bricks salvaged from the flames
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A second SickKids employee has been charged with child sexual abuse offences. The hospital has launched an external review of its patient-protection measures
For the second time in less than a month, a SickKids employee has been charged with child sexual abuse offences - Toronto Life
The hospital confirmed that the employee worked with SickKids’ housekeeping department
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NBA champion Lu Dort takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in Yorkville
What NBA champion Lu Dort loves about Yorkville - Toronto Life
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard takes us on a tour of his slick Mink Mile favourites
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Tony, Matt Johnson’s new biopic about Anthony Bourdain, is out now. We spoke with Johnson about adapting Bourdain’s memoir, becoming a hometown hero and his mission to tell more Canadian stories
“The answer is so personal that it’s hard to talk about in an interview:” Matt Johnson’s second movie in six months, Tony, is out now - Toronto Life
The hometown director on his latest film, being an unexpected sex symbol, and what really went down with Jordan Peterson outside of the Dollarama at Bloor...
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