In today’s edition of This City: how Carley Fortune is reinventing the romance novel. Plus, an organization that helps pet owners with the rising cost of living, a Q&A with the directors of the Hot Docs tribute to R&B legend Jackie Shane, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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In just two years, Carley Fortune has published two runaway bestsellers, sold film rights to Prince Harry and Meghan, finished a third book—which hits shelves this month—and is well into her fourth. How the author is reinventing the bodice-ripper, one blockbuster at a time. |
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| | Why Port Dover’s revived waterfront is a valuable opportunity for developers |
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| | Everything is getting more expensive, and caring for pets is no exception. Providing some relief is Through Ruff Times, which offers free temporary pet boarding and pet food for those who can’t afford it. Co-founder Mella Brown talks about how inflation is affecting the price of kibble and why pet ownership shouldn’t be only for the wealthy. |
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| | At this year’s Hot Docs Festival, one film is paying tribute to a little-known hometown hero. Jackie Shane was a Black trans woman who burst onto Toronto’s R&B scene in the early 1960s and quickly became a star. Then she suddenly vanished from public view. Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, a new documentary from Lucah Rosenberg-Lee and Michael Mabbott, gets to the bottom of what happened. |
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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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