In today’s edition of This City: one man's discovery of a life-changing family secret. Plus, the Brampton coach behind NBA stars like RJ Barrett and Lindell Wigginton; Natasha Stoynoff on how it felt to hold Donald Trump accountable for assault; and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our coverage on the city. |
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Noam Tomaschoff grew up in a tight-knit family of three with strong ties to Toronto’s Jewish community. After he took a DNA test on a lark, the story of his life unravelled. Read his story here. |
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| | When asked to name the who’s who of Canadian NBA talent, fans may mention RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Shaedon Sharpe. Behind each of those players is an elite coach: Dwayne Washington. Many Canadian players drafted to the NBA have been alumni of his Uplay program, which develops young athletes through basketball and academics. We asked Washington about why Canada is churning out so much NBA talent and what his former students were like as kids. |
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| | Journalist Natasha Stoynoff says she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump in 2005. Last month, her account contributed to a historic verdict that found the former president liable for sexual assault and defamation. Here, Stoynoff tells us why Trump’s lawyer couldn’t take her down and how it felt to finally see her abuser held accountable. |
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What to read, watch and listen to in June |
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| | “Even if you can’t name any members of the iconic hip-hop group, you’ll enjoy this story about a young man’s musical awakening against the backdrop of an early-’90s Staten Island drug war. And, if you’re a Wu-Tang fan, your interest in the group’s cultural lore will be reawakened.”
—Recommended by Wai Ting, host of the podcast POST Wrestling |
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| | Toronto used to have one of the best transit systems in North America. Now it’s crowded, unreliable, underfunded and dangerous. In our July issue, the inside story of what went wrong and who’s to blame. Also in this issue: Shania Twain’s Toronto years, essential stuff for the pampered pooch, the summer’s best street food, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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