In today’s edition of This City: a glamorous Oscars-themed wedding celebration. Plus, how to pack the ultimate doomsday go-bag, an east-end family who built a laneway home in their backyard for $325,000, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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Kimberly Bruce first met Jacob Kadar Penner in 2017, when he was shopping for a winter jacket at Holt Renfrew. The two began dating a few months later, and in February 2020, Penner proposed while the pair was on vacation in Mexico. Their Oscars-after-party-themed wedding took place in November 2023 at Yorkville’s Sofia restaurant. Here’s how it all came together. |
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| | Anyone who’s ever broken down roadside, lost their wallet or had a really bad case of the hangries knows the pain of neglecting to plan ahead. The go-bag, a portable emergency kit that carries 72 hours’ worth of supplies, can come in handy on a camping trip, during a blackout, in a snowstorm and, yes, when you need to get the hell out of Dodge. |
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| | In 2007, Jennifer Bain purchased an east-end bungalow for $405,000. When Bain and her partner got married the following year, they knew they wanted to grow their family and that their house would become too cramped. By June of 2020, the couple was ready to knock down the bungalow and build a dream home from scratch—and that vision included adding a laneway suite in the backyard. |
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| | Join TL Insider on March 22 to celebrate the last days of winter at WinterViews, a cabin experience presented by RendezViews. This one-of-a-kind event includes a cocktail demo, food, drinks, karaoke, s’mores-making around a firepit and an exclusive campfire concert. Get tickets here. |
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| | In the latest issue: an optimist’s guide to surviving every doomsday scenario imaginable. Plus, obsessed with Barbie (and other weird collections), a harrowing memoir about postpartum psychosis, the best places to eat in the burbs, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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