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What you loved and loathed last month

Waking From the Dream of Home Ownership • Why, in this city, is success equated with owning one’s house or condo? Probably because, for a long time, it was achievable. Just 25 years ago, a three-bedroom condo cost, on average, $145,000, and a three-bedroom detached went for $245,000. In today’s dollars, that’s $248,000 and $419,000, respectively. If you could afford it back then, you were foolish not to snap up some real estate. And since so many did, an idea took root: if you weren’t buying, you weren’t properly adulting.

Change of Venue • All of a sudden, everybody wants to be in Hamilton

Model Citizen • In his new documentary, Oscar winner Daniel Roher speaks with Silicon Valley demigods, dystopian futurists and dejected scientists about the perils of AI. Somehow, he’s still optimistic

Love and Money • Before they settled in Liberty Village, this couple’s long-distance relationship spanned three years and half a dozen countries

All Over the Map • These 30-somethings searched east, north and west for their starter home

Urban Diplomat

CITY OF RENTERS • The dream of owning isn’t dead. Maybe it should be? Scenes from the rent-for-life revolution

Shanna Flodström, 46

Love Storeys • INSIDE SLOANE, A TRIO OF PURPOSE-BUILT RENTAL BUILDINGS NEAR YORKDALE MALL

Toronto vs. Everyone

Coming Attractions • A ROUNDUP OF THE BUZZIEST PURPOSE BUILT RENTALS IN THE OFFING

Justin Gordon, 33

For Frill Seekers • A LOOK AT THE TRADEMARK FEATURES IN TRICON BUILDINGS ACROSS THE CITY

Elaine Hamat and Murray Cruchley, 70 and 74

Sam Tibshirani, 33

Mixed Blessing • DON SUMMERVILLE, THE NEW LESLIEVILLE COMPLEX, IS A MODEL FOR URBAN LIVING

The Burning Question: Is Renting Worth It? • BENJAMIN FELIX, the chief investment officer at PWL Capital and the co-author of a recent report titled “Renting vs. Owning a Home in Canada 2005–2024,” breaks down the financial pros and cons

Tiffany Pratt, 45

How to Approach Tax Planning with Clarity and Foresight • Proactive, year-round tax planning can help mid-market businesses reduce stress, stay compliant, and make more informed decisions.

NOTES ON AN ACADEMIC SCANDAL • Pamela Sugiman, a former arts dean at TMU, was a key player in the school’s push for diversity, equity and inclusion. When the backlash against DEI arrived, she was demoted.

ROBBY ON THE LINE • Larry David is the indisputable king of brutal honesty. But if anyone comes close, it’s Robby Hoffman, the suddenly everywhere comic from whom no group is safe: gays, straights, Jews, gentiles… Out and about with comedy’s equal-opportunity assassin

MY LIFE AS A TRUE CRIME SPECTACLE • My father was the infamous Rolex Killer. His crimes fractured my family and nearly broke me. Then came the reporters, podcasters and true crime fanatics—and with them, a whole new circle of hell

Eastern Promises • The coolest pit stops, tastiest treats and most scenic sights from Toronto to Halifax

Charlotte Cornfield’s Roncesvalles • The twangy indie musician takes us on a tour of her favourite spots

Bun Fight • The city’s best new burgers—a smoky, saucy, succulent ranking

The best things to see, do, read and hear this month in Toronto

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Reality TV • Last year, a film crew took over my house to shoot a series starring Patrick Dempsey. Now my home is...