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September 6, 2023

In another edition of This City: 18 stunning celebrity photos by George Pimentel, Toronto’s resident Hollywood photographer. Plus, stylish and sturdy backpacks to carry into fall, Master Chef Canada winner Mary Berg on her new daytime talk show, and more. Visit torontolife.com for even more city coverage.

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Star-struck

Over 30 years, George Pimentel has photographed almost every imaginable A-lister—including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, Beyoncé, Adam Sandler and Sandra Bullock. Now, the photographer to the stars is showcasing a collection of his images in “30 Years of Red Carpet Style with George Pimentel,” a retrospective presented by Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

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Pack it Up

Headed back to the office or class? Whether you’re looking for a solid everyday bag or a feature-packed carry-all that will protect your laptop, we’ve got you covered. Here, 21 stylish options designed to make fall fun, in recycled polyester, leather, mesh and more.

“There’s going to be food in every episode”

Mary Berg won Master Chef Canada in 2016, and since then, she’s published cookbooks and starred in cooking series. Now, she takes on her biggest gig yet: starring in her own lifestyle series, The Good Stuff With Mary Berg. It airs on CTV in the slot previously occupied by Marilyn Denis. They’re big shoes to fill, but Berg says it’s all about connecting with one audience member at a time.

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A glitzy world-class festival’s return

The 48th edition of TIFF will screen more than 200 movies over 11 days, including Les Indésirables, the follow-up feature from French rising star Ladj Ly, whose Victor Hugo–inspired film was a 2020 Oscar nominee. On the lighter side, New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will debut Next Goal Wins, the real-life tale of the American Samoan team’s battle to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. September 7 to 17, various locations

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September 2023: The new age of cheating

AI has made it easy for university students to fake their way to a degree. They argue that ChatGPT is just another study tool. But professors are panicking, and the system is unravelling. In our September issue, an inside look at the education revolution. Plus, the untold story of the Bellaria massacre; how a Toronto woman started a popcorn business in prison; where to eat, drink and party at TIFF; and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today.