Funky Cold Martinis

The city's new dirty martinis are easy, breezy and literally cheesy

Dancing Queens

INTERVIEWS BY ALI AMAD, ZIYA JONES, MADDY MAHONEY, JES MASON AND ISABEL B. SLONE

Fighting cancer without losing heart

How UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre transforms outcomes for those with cardiac issues caused by cancerCanada's top disease killers

Urban Diplomat

In an effort to stick it to America's belligerent orange despot, I've been buying Canadian-made products at the grocery store and mall, but I can't quite bring myself to give up Netflix, and my friend has been sanctimoniously criticizing me for it. Meanwhile, I recently caught him pouring Kentucky bourbon into a Wiser's bottle. My question is two-fold: How much should I let global politics contort my life? And should I call my friend out on his hypocrisy? -Patriot Games

DIARY OF A HOTWIFE

THREE MONTHS AGO, I WAS A SUBURBAN MOM IN A MONOGAMOUS RELATIONSHIP. NOW I'M SLEEPING WITH PEOPLE I MEET ONLINEWITH MY HUSBAND'S BLESSING-AND WE'VE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER. DON'T JUDGE US UNTIL YOU'VE READ OUR STORY

Q&A - Kickstarter

The new pro women's soccer league debuts this month, and Jade Kovacevic is Toronto's not-so-secret weapon. Her plan for building the fan base? Dazzle them on the field and off.

Funny Story

They wanted out of the rental market, so they did what comedians do best: they improvised

Wild Ride

In 2023, I was hit by a TTC bus and told I'd never walk without a cane. I thought my thrill-seeking days were over

Sook-Yin Lee's Kensington Market

The multi-hyphenate artist takes us on a tour of her favourite spots

THE SCANDAL, THE FIRING AND THE FALLOUT

NADINE AHN WAS A HIGH-RANKING EXECUTIVE AT RBC. KEN MASON, HER SUBORDINATE, WAS RAPIDLY PROMOTED. THEN SOMEONE CLAIMED TO SEE THEM CANOODLING AT THE ROYAL YORK, TIPPED OFF HR AND TRIGGERED AN INQUISITION

The New Margaritaville

Toronto bars are giving the summer favourite savoury and seasonal twists

Here Comes the Sun

Driving to Florida doesn't have to be a slog. Here's how to turn the 2,400-kilometre journey into an epic four-day road trip

A behind-the-scenes look at high fashion

IN 2010, Christian Allaire moved from his home in Nipissing First Nation to Toronto to study journalism at TMU.

Death Sentence

I'm addicted to opioids, and the Ford government is about to shut down my safe injection site. I don't believe I'll survive without it

Taste Maker

This month, Top Chef takes over Toronto for the first time. Gail Simmons-gourmand, author and long-time judgehas a few things to say about her homecoming

Urban Diplomat

For years, my friends and I have been talking about doing a blowout road trip across Canada. It's finally happening, and our group chat has been buzzing with mentions of national parks and landmarks to visit. But now they're insisting on renting a Cybertruck for the whole three weeks, and their obsession has tanked my enthusiasm. They say it \"looks badass.\" I think it's embarrassing. How do I broach the subject without starting a fight? -Electric Circus, Corktown

MURDER IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

James and Ashley Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life-two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they'd fallen in love. Then Ashley's charred remains turned up at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs pointed to her husband

Jasmeet Raina's Bloordale

The comedian takes us on a tour of his favourite spots

Lady Parts

Baroness von Sketch Show alumnae Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill have elevated joking about women's issues to an art. Their new show, Small Achievable Goals, takes aim at menopause. How funny is that?

EDWARD THE CONQUEROR

HE WAS DISMISSED AS A MEDDLING NEPO BABYUNTIL HE MUSCLED OUT HIS SIBLINGS, ACQUIRED HIS COMPETITORS, CORNERED THE TELECOM MARKET AND BECAME THE DOMINANT FORCE IN CANADIAN SPORTS

Guillaume Côté's Leslieville

The National Ballet of Canada principal dancer takes us on a tour of his favourite spots

DARK HORSE

For years, Eric Lamaze was the world's top-ranked show jumper, living an enviable life filled with fancy cars, international travel and adoring fans-the kind of life a person might do anything to protect. Inside the scandal tearing the equestrian world apart

Tick-Tock Trends

Three Toronto watch collectors share the objects of their obsession

All in the FAMILY

When a community hospital treats patients like family, magic happens.

Culture

THE BEST THINGS TO SEE, DO, READ AND HEAR THIS MONTH IN TORONTO

DIVIDING LINE

The Bloor Street bike lane has become Toronto's most contested strip of concrete, igniting fights over congestion, safety, and the future of downtown.

Urban Diplomat

I own a house with a basement unit that I rent out.

Q&A State of the Union

Police Association boss is one of the most contentious jobs in the city. New president Clayton Campbell is ready for a fight. Step one: arguing for a $46-million budget hike

An influential rocker's return to his roots

IT'S BEEN 14 YEARS since Jack White ceased to be one half of the White Stripes, the Detroit rock band he fronted with Meg White.

THE CHOSEN ONE

AT JUST 23, SCOTTIE BARNES IS SHOULDERING THE WEIGHT OF AN IMPATIENT, BASKETBALLMAD CITY, A HIT-ANDMISS TEAM, AND HIS OWN COLOSSAL AMBITIONS.