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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2023

Including the most emotional merch, the hottest white truffle sauce and a pair of iridescent tearaway pants
Guide, City, Shopping
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
“I'VE HAD FRIENDS SAY SHAKESPEARE IS IRRELEVANT”: MEET THE GRADE 12 STUDENT WHO CHANGED THE TDSB'S ENGLISH CURRICULUM

Eighteen-year-old Isaiah Shafqat successfully advocated for a mandatory Grade 11 Indigenous literature course across Toronto schools
Toronto, City, Indigenous literature curriculum, Indigenous literature TDSB
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
TORONTO RESTAURANTS SERVING UP ROMANTIC MULTI-COURSE MEALS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

See also Galentine's Day or Palentine's Day
Restaurant, Toronto, Food & Drink, Valentine's Day 2023
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
“DOUG FORD AND SYLVIA JONES SHOULD SPEND A DAY IN SCRUBS”: A NURSING ADVOCATE ON PRIVATIZATION, BILL 124 AND CRITICAL STAFF SHORTAGES

As Ontario nurses begin contract negotiations, Amie Archibald-Varley explains why they need better wages and working conditions
City, Amie Archibald-Varley, Bill 124, Ontario health care privatization, Ontario nurse, Ontario nurse contract
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
SIXTEEN THINGS TO SEE, DO, READ AND HEAR IN TORONTO THIS FEBRUARY

Including a subversive satire, a bittersweet symphony and a modern take on a classic tragedy
Toronto, Culture, Toronto arts february, Toronto arts February 2023, Toronto culture February 2023, What to do in Toronto February
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
“HOCKEY EXECS LIKE TO PRETEND THAT THEY CARE ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION”: A Q&A WITH AKIM ALIU ON REMAKING THE NHL FOR EVERYONE

The pro player and founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance discusses how to fix the sport's toxic culture
Culture, City, akim aliu, diversity, Hockey, inclusion, NHL, racism
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
I JOINED A SIT-IN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN SMALL-TOWN ONTARIO IN 1954. SEVENTY YEARS LATER, I'M STILL FIGHTING FOR EQUALITY

"One man told us that, until our protest, he couldn't even buy an ice cream in his hometown"
City
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
HOUSE OF THE WEEK: $2.3 MILLION FOR A 2.2-ACRE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY ESCAPE WITH A 115-FOOT-LONG WATERFRONT

The 3,555-square-foot property comes with self-heating tech, 13-foot ceilings, a courtyard and wild design
Design, City, Real Estate, House of the Week, PEC, Prince Edward County, Toronto
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
INSIDE FREEBIRD, A SWANKY NEW MARKET IN ETOBICOKE FOR HOUSE-MADE PIZZA, PASTA, PASTRIES AND GROCERIES

It's a one-stop shop for necessities and indulgences
Shopping, Food & Drink, David D'Aprile, Etobicoke, Freebird Market, Openings, South Etobicoke, Supermarkets
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
“I'M MORE VIGILANT THAN I WAS BEFORE”: HOW TORONTONIANS FEEL ABOUT THE RISE OF VIOLENCE ON THE TTC

After a string of attacks in subway stations and on streetcars, we asked transit riders whether they're on high alert
City, Toronto subway attack, Toronto TTC stabbing, Toronto TTC violence, TTC, TTC attack, TTC stabbings, TTC syringe, TTC violence
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
REAL WEDDINGS: INSIDE A RAUCOUS LIVE CONCERT-THEMED CELEBRATION

Featuring an LED-lit stage, disco balls and special performances by a gospel choir, Chantal Kreviazuk and queer singer Betty Who
Celebrity, Celebration, Wedding, Life, Love, marriage, Real Weddings
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
AFTER MY HUSBAND TRIED TO KILL ME, I WAS FORCED TO FLEE KENYA. EIGHT YEARS LATER, I'M STILL FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE

Nobody believed that my charming husband was secretly abusive
Memoir
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
RENTAL OF THE WEEK: $12,750 FOR A YORKVILLE TOWNHOUSE WITH FIVE BATHROOMS AND A BASKETBALL HOOP OUT BACK

The 3,930-square-foot unit also comes with three bedrooms, a striking wine cellar, plenty of custom storage and a backyard built to...
Entertainment, Wine, City, Real Estate, rental of the week, Toronto, Yorkville
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
WHAT'S ON THE MENU AT DOTTY'S, A NEW DINER ON DUPONT FROM DANDYLION CHEF JAY CARTER

Including comforting classics, like a cheeseburger, steak, caesar salad and soft serve
Food & Drink, Dotty's, Jay Carter, Junction Triangle, Openings
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
THE PAMELA ANDERSON DOCUMENTARY IS HERE-AND EVERYTHING ELSE WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT ON THE STREAMERS THIS WEEK

Here are 10 of the most anticipated titles debuting on Netflix, CBC Gem, Crave, Apple TV Plus and Disney Plus this week
Culture, Crave, Netflix, Pamela Anderson, streaming
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
ADVENTURES IN REAL ESTATE: AFTER ENCOUNTERS WITH RATS, ILLICIT DRUGS AND DECAPITATED DOLLS, WE FOUND OUR DREAM CONDO IN LIBERTY VILLAGE

"We saw a listing where the current tenant was passed out in the bedroom. That was a deal breaker"
Adventure, Deals, City, Real Estate, Adventures in Real Estate, Liberty Village, Toronto
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
SORT-OF SECRET: CUCINA MAURO, A COZY ITALIAN LUNCH COUNTER TUCKED AWAY IN A NORTH YORK INDUSTRIAL PLAZA

Part of our series that shines a spotlight on the city's hidden edible gems
City, Food & Drink, Cucina Mauro, Italian, Mauro Ritacca, North York, Sort-of Secret
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
“DOUG FORD SOLD THE PEOPLE OF THIS PROVINCE A BILL OF GOODS”: A Q&A WITH NEW NDP LEADER MARIT STILES

The greatest threat to the Conservatives is an Eminem-rapping former Newfoundlander who plays political hard ball. Ford Nation, be...
People, City, Marit stiles, Ontario NDP, Ontario NDP leader
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
CONDO OF THE WEEK: $1.5 MILLION FOR A SPACIOUS NORTH YORK SUITE WITH FANTASTIC AMENITIES AND BRASS ALL OVER

The 2,250-square-foot property also comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-like bathrooms and funky design
Spa, Design, City, Real Estate, Condo of the Week, Hillcrest Village, Toronto
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By Toronto Life - Feb 5, 2023
TORONTO BUSINESSES SELLING CHOCOLATE SMASH HEARTS, CUSTOMIZED DOUGHNUTS, S'MORES BOARDS AND CANDY BOUQUETS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Also: these Taylor Swift-themed slices of cake
Toronto, Business, Food & Drink, Valentine's Day 2023
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Toronto Life

THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2023

Including the most emotional merch, the hottest white truffle sauce and a pair of iridescent tearaway pants

“I'VE HAD FRIENDS SAY SHAKESPEARE IS IRRELEVANT”: MEET THE GRADE 12 STUDENT WHO CHANGED THE TDSB'S ENGLISH CURRICULUM

Eighteen-year-old Isaiah Shafqat successfully advocated for a mandatory Grade 11 Indigenous literature course across Toronto schools

TORONTO RESTAURANTS SERVING UP ROMANTIC MULTI-COURSE MEALS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

See also Galentine's Day or Palentine's Day

“DOUG FORD AND SYLVIA JONES SHOULD SPEND A DAY IN SCRUBS”: A NURSING ADVOCATE ON PRIVATIZATION, BILL 124 AND CRITICAL STAFF SHORTAGES

As Ontario nurses begin contract negotiations, Amie Archibald-Varley explains why they need better wages and working conditions

SIXTEEN THINGS TO SEE, DO, READ AND HEAR IN TORONTO THIS FEBRUARY

Including a subversive satire, a bittersweet symphony and a modern take on a classic tragedy

“HOCKEY EXECS LIKE TO PRETEND THAT THEY CARE ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION”: A Q&A WITH AKIM ALIU ON REMAKING THE NHL FOR EVERYONE

The pro player and founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance discusses how to fix the sport's toxic culture

I JOINED A SIT-IN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN SMALL-TOWN ONTARIO IN 1954. SEVENTY YEARS LATER, I'M STILL FIGHTING FOR EQUALITY

"One man told us that, until our protest, he couldn't even buy an ice cream in his hometown"

HOUSE OF THE WEEK: $2.3 MILLION FOR A 2.2-ACRE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY ESCAPE WITH A 115-FOOT-LONG WATERFRONT

The 3,555-square-foot property comes with self-heating tech, 13-foot ceilings, a courtyard and wild design

INSIDE FREEBIRD, A SWANKY NEW MARKET IN ETOBICOKE FOR HOUSE-MADE PIZZA, PASTA, PASTRIES AND GROCERIES

It's a one-stop shop for necessities and indulgences

“I'M MORE VIGILANT THAN I WAS BEFORE”: HOW TORONTONIANS FEEL ABOUT THE RISE OF VIOLENCE ON THE TTC

After a string of attacks in subway stations and on streetcars, we asked transit riders whether they're on high alert

REAL WEDDINGS: INSIDE A RAUCOUS LIVE CONCERT-THEMED CELEBRATION

Featuring an LED-lit stage, disco balls and special performances by a gospel choir, Chantal Kreviazuk and queer singer Betty Who

AFTER MY HUSBAND TRIED TO KILL ME, I WAS FORCED TO FLEE KENYA. EIGHT YEARS LATER, I'M STILL FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE

Nobody believed that my charming husband was secretly abusive

RENTAL OF THE WEEK: $12,750 FOR A YORKVILLE TOWNHOUSE WITH FIVE BATHROOMS AND A BASKETBALL HOOP OUT BACK

The 3,930-square-foot unit also comes with three bedrooms, a striking wine cellar, plenty of custom storage and a backyard built to...

WHAT'S ON THE MENU AT DOTTY'S, A NEW DINER ON DUPONT FROM DANDYLION CHEF JAY CARTER

Including comforting classics, like a cheeseburger, steak, caesar salad and soft serve

THE PAMELA ANDERSON DOCUMENTARY IS HERE-AND EVERYTHING ELSE WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT ON THE STREAMERS THIS WEEK

Here are 10 of the most anticipated titles debuting on Netflix, CBC Gem, Crave, Apple TV Plus and Disney Plus this week

ADVENTURES IN REAL ESTATE: AFTER ENCOUNTERS WITH RATS, ILLICIT DRUGS AND DECAPITATED DOLLS, WE FOUND OUR DREAM CONDO IN LIBERTY VILLAGE

"We saw a listing where the current tenant was passed out in the bedroom. That was a deal breaker"

SORT-OF SECRET: CUCINA MAURO, A COZY ITALIAN LUNCH COUNTER TUCKED AWAY IN A NORTH YORK INDUSTRIAL PLAZA

Part of our series that shines a spotlight on the city's hidden edible gems

“DOUG FORD SOLD THE PEOPLE OF THIS PROVINCE A BILL OF GOODS”: A Q&A WITH NEW NDP LEADER MARIT STILES

The greatest threat to the Conservatives is an Eminem-rapping former Newfoundlander who plays political hard ball. Ford Nation, be...

CONDO OF THE WEEK: $1.5 MILLION FOR A SPACIOUS NORTH YORK SUITE WITH FANTASTIC AMENITIES AND BRASS ALL OVER

The 2,250-square-foot property also comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-like bathrooms and funky design

TORONTO BUSINESSES SELLING CHOCOLATE SMASH HEARTS, CUSTOMIZED DOUGHNUTS, S'MORES BOARDS AND CANDY BOUQUETS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Also: these Taylor Swift-themed slices of cake

The headlines of Very International People

News: SWISS extends Premium Economy Class to its Airbus A340 fleet

Swiss International Air Lines embarked on the Premium Economy Class installation programme for its Airbus A340-300 fleet in December 2022

News: Etihad Airways boosts frequency to Frankfurt

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is showing it means business by increasing services to Frankfurt, Germany.

News: Reaching the flight by train in Italy

Lufthansa Group this week signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding in Rome together with the Italian state railroad company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A.. The...

Sunday with Laura Whitmore: ‘I love watching TV in the bath'

The TV presenter starts early, then winds down with a vegetarian roast, walking the dog and watching Christmas movies while having a good soak Work or pleasure? I know a lot of...

Putting up a shelf? How hard can that be?

My sleeves are rolled, I'm ready. It's time to wield the electric drill... The only problem is that my children are watching I am staring at the wall. I hold in my hand a...

The Milf is back, are you ready?

Shows such as Milf Manor have pushed the reality TV format to the absolute brink. But what does the return of the Milf tell us about women and sexuality? Milf Manor is the...

A visit to Moscow on the eve of the Olympics, 1980

What was life really like in the Soviet capital? The Observer found out On the eve of the Moscow Olympics, the Observer Magazine visited ‘the city Margaret Thatcher doesn't...

A warm welcome to February, it's time to dig in

After a slow few months, the garden calls - there's manure to dig in, beds to clear and potatoes to plan Finally there. February. Inching ever closer to spring. The slow...

Get rid of white hair naturally using homemade pomegranate oil: Know...

This homemade pomegranate hair oil can help you get rid of white hair.

Boyhood collides with masculinity in Oscar-nominated 'Close'

Set in the Belgian countryside, Lukas Dhont's “Close” is about a friendship between two 13-year-old boys whose tender intimacy is tested, tragically, when one seeks to fit in...