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Torontonians have the worst commute to work in the country—eight minutes longer than the national average

Metrolinx and the TTC promise to make commuting less terrible - Toronto Life

Service adjustments are being made to accommodate return-to-office mandates

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Durham students are protesting their school's recent decision to cancel prom

Durham high schools are cancelling prom - Toronto Life

Have these principals not seen <em>Footloose?</em>

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A verdict has been reached in the fraud case against a former chief administrative officer at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, and the ex-president of Bondfield Construction, a major Ontario construction company

A Toronto judge found two men guilty in the St. Michael's Hospital fraud case today - Toronto Life

Vas Georgiou and John Aquino were convicted of fraud over $5,000

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Marineland is threatening mass euthanasia of 30 belugas if the federal government doesn’t provide the park with financial support. Is that even legal?

Marineland is threatening to euthanize 30 belugas. Can it do that? - Toronto Life

The executive director of Animal Justice weighs in

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What happens when a lawyer uses her firm’s trust account to finance her family’s lavish lifestyle? A cautionary tale about real estate fraud

Pathological Lawyer: Inside the multimillion-dollar embezzlement case against attorney Singa Bui - Toronto Life

What happens when a real estate lawyer uses her firm’s trust account to finance her family’s lavish lifestyle? Inside the multimillion-dollar embezzlement...

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One of Ford’s cabinet ministers got hit with a $450 fine for going 70 in a 40

Doug Ford's cabinet ministers are getting a lot of speeding tickets - Toronto Life

Are speed cameras to blame?

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 2d

This coordinator and entrepreneur left her career as a high school math teacher to pursue her passion for sustainability. Here, a breakdown of her monthly spending

This math teacher turned climate warrior earns $31,200. How does she spend it? - Toronto Life

“I need a generous data package to post cute videos of plant-based restaurants and farmers’ markets”

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 2d

This latest fire is not the first suspicious event at a Shroomyz

Another Toronto mushroom shop caught fire last night - Toronto Life

Guys who sell mushrooms in Ziploc bags in the park, this could be your time to shine

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Jupiter Bakehouse will soft-open in Leslieville on Thanksgiving weekend, serving up a menu of tarts, cookies and, most importantly, loaves of bread

This is what's replacing Glory Hole Doughnuts in Leslieville - Toronto Life

Jupiter Bakehouse has some big baked-goods shoes to fill

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 2d

Taylor Swift name-dropped Vancouver on her latest album. We're a little jealous

Taylor Swift shouted out Vancouver on The Life of a Showgirl - Toronto Life

We’re so chill, but this make us jealous

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 2d

The city is investigating the operator of Green P for allegedly manipulating internal records

The Toronto Parking Authority is in hot water again - Toronto Life

And we thought Green P’s glitchy app was bad

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Seven-time Olympic medalist Andre De Grasse will coach Toronto youth this weekend, alongside three other Olympic stars

A group of young Toronto athletes will train with Olympians this weekend - Toronto Life

Before noon, if you weren’t already impressed

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These Halloween pop-ups are guaranteed to scare up some fun

Five Toronto bars (and one castle) hosting creepy Halloween pop-ups - Toronto Life

Spooky season is upon us

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Choir! Choir! Choir! founder Nobu Adilman shares his favourite spots in the Annex

What Choir! Choir! Choir! co-founder Nobu Adilman loves about the Annex - Toronto Life

Including a legendary rock venue, a laid-back billiards lounge and an importer of Asian delicacies

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe some free house red will help Air Canada passengers forget all those cancelled flights

Air Canada is trying to make amends—with more free booze - Toronto Life

If there’s one thing that makes us want to book air travel it’s the prospect of drunker seatmates

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

The area surrounding the Eglinton Crosstown’s Mount Dennis station will get very busy should council approve this massive new proposal

Two huge towers near the Eglinton Crosstown may soon replace a block of suburban houses - Toronto Life

The proposal from Elysium Investments would bring unprecedented density to Eglinton and Black Creek

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Instead of playing by strict Italian rules, Bar Filo's rotating menu revolves around seasonal produce and fresh seafood

A Financial District kitchen is getting a second life as an Italian bar and restaurant - Toronto Life

The Lost Land is now Bar Filo

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Josh Matlow wants community mailboxes to be "carefully considered" since they could interfere with everything snow removal to trash collection to fire safety to accessibility

Feud Watch: Josh Matlow versus community mailboxes - Toronto Life

The city councillor is coming for big, ugly street furniture

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Could you consume five-and-a-half pounds of beef, one pound of fries, one pound of coleslaw, four buttery biscuits and six onion rings in less than an hour?

Are you fan enough to eat six pounds of beef in 48 minutes? - Toronto Life

Real Sports Bar and Grill has introduced a competitive meat-eating challenge (stretchy pants not included)

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Toronto's new Vegas-style wedding chapel, Two of Hearts, is dripping in red and pink decor and retro heart motifs. It feels like a Valentine’s Day fever dream

A new Vegas-style wedding chapel has opened - Toronto Life

And it comes with enough kitsch and camp to satisfy John Waters himself

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

For the first time in FIFA history, the official World Cup ball will wear a Canadian flag

First Look: Trionda, the 2026 FIFA World Cup ball - Toronto Life

Yes, that’s a maple leaf on one panel

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

The city’s budget chief, Shelley Carroll, says future spending will be “leaner”

The city will be spending "intentionally" in 2026 - Toronto Life

This may mean a lower property tax hike, says budget chief Shelley Carroll

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

It takes an absurd amount of money and mettle to purchase real estate in this city. Why not stack the deck? Our comprehensive guide for property hunters and gawkers alike

Where to Buy Next: Twelve Toronto neighbourhoods destined for big things - Toronto Life

It takes an absurd amount of money and mettle to purchase real estate in this city. Why not stack the deck? Twelve neighbourhoods destined for big things

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 5d

Jays catcher Tyler Heineman sprayed so much celebratory champagne into the crowd that he got a talking to from management

Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman partied a little too hard after the team’s monumental win - Toronto Life

In his defence this is very exciting

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Toronto Life @torontolifemag.bsky.social · 20d

Mexican federal agents have joined the hunt for Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding

Becoming El Jefe: The story of Ryan Wedding, Canada’s Olympic snowboarder turned ruthless drug lord - Toronto Life

Before Ryan Wedding landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list as a high-level associate of El Chapo, he was a bright-eyed kid from Thunder Bay. The inside story...

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