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THE CONVERSATION

When the News Is the News • The bomb dropped in May of 2020: John Honderich, whose family had co-owned the Toronto Star for decades, was in sell mode. Honderich was more than part owner and chairman. He was the paper: progressive, genial, smart, resolute. To see his long frame, lantern jaw and signature bowtie was to witness a walking manifestation of the institution. But, after decades of runaway profitability, the paper had hit tough times. Lean months turned into lean years. The company’s share price plummeted.

How a former U of T student is making mental health services and training more accessible to students • The Get A-Head platform simultaneously provides mental health care and helps trainees accumulate clinical hours

King Edward • With the Rogers-Shaw mega-merger in the books, Ed Jr. becomes Canada’s ascendant telecom titan

Ice Breaker • Akim Aliu grew up dreaming about playing in the NHL. Once he got there, he encountered a toxic, racist, close-minded culture. He’s speaking out to try to fix it

Ego Meter • WHAT’S MAKING AND SHAKING THE CITY’S SELF-IMAGE

Cost of Living • What Torontonians make and how they spend it

The Audit • AN APPRAISAL OF THE MONTH IN MONEY

The Questionnaire

Urban Diplomat

THE PERKS OF BEING AN INSIDER • Toronto Life’s membership program hosts a series of exclusive events

STAR WARS • Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett promised to lead the Toronto Star into a golden era. Within two years, their big egos and clashing visions nearly tore the company apart.

The GURU of MOUNT NEMO • On a quiet country road outside Toronto, a charismatic martial arts teacher built a megamansion for his entourage of disciples. For 15 years, he preached peace and love. Then, one morning, the police stormed in and secrets came spilling out

MEET THE PARENTS • Alisha Rollinson underwent 10 rounds of fertility treatment and miscarried four times in four years. She was shattered, exhausted and losing hope when the unthinkable happened—twice. A story about perseverance, friendship and the phenomenal power of family

Culture, cuisine and luxury accommodations in Québec • Explore La Belle Province and discover the unique charm of our neighbour to the east

Great Escapes • Five Torontonians on their most memorable, meaningful getaways since the before times

Close to Home • This savvy couple waited—and waited—for the perfect place to come on the market before they pounced

Comfort Zone • The best new greasy, cheesy and carb-heavy takeout—because winter isn’t over yet

Culture • Our picks for the best things to see, do, read and hear this month in Toronto

What Torontonians are watching, reading and listening to right now

Silent Nights • Losing my voice to throat cancer threatened to end my career as a musician. Instead, it was just the beginning