In today’s edition of This City: a day off with Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. Plus, how a teen who lost his leg to bone cancer became captain of Canada’s sledge hockey team, what went down at last week’s Biblio Bash gala and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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On the field, 2024 marks a huge comeback for Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. In 2022, his first season with the team, he struggled to rack up strikes. He improved drastically during the 2023 season, and in the first six starts of 2024, his throws are stronger and more accurate than ever. Off the field, Kikuchi has made a home for himself and his family in Toronto. He tells us how he stays game-ready even on his days off. |
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| | Help your kids have the best summer ever by choosing the right camp |
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| | When competitive hockey player Tyler McGregor learned his leg would have to be amputated, he thought it spelled the end of his career. A decade later, he’s leading Canada’s national para hockey team. “The 2010 Vancouver Paralympics were on during my time in hospital,” says McGregor. “Seeing those athletes, I had a new vision for my future.” |
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| | Last Thursday, more than 400 guests, including 38 Canadian authors, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for the Toronto Public Library’s annual Biblio Bash party. The gala raised over $1 million for library initiatives that support newcomers to Canada, including launching welcome resources in 40 languages and expanding financial literacy programs. Here’s who showed up. |
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| | In the latest issue: the perilous lives of international students. Plus, the professor, the caregiver and the case of the missing $30 million; a Q&A with drag legend Priyanka; the best secret supper clubs; and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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