In today’s edition of This City: how a kid from Cobourg became one of TikTok’s highest-earning influencers. Plus, what to watch this week, our conversation with a full-time wedding content creator, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our coverage on the city. |
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| | Anyone who caught the first season of The Bear—about a chef who takes over his family’s sandwich shop—knows how stressful the dramedy can be. With the long-awaited Canadian debut of season two, fans can expect even higher stakes. Also premiering is They Cloned Tyrone, a trippy sci-fi comedy-mystery, and Special Ops: Lioness, which follows a US Marine tasked with befriending the daughter of a suspected terrorist. Here, our complete guide. |
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| | Against all odds: A journey of persistence through chronic endometriosis |
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| | With the advent of #weddingtok, brides began trading in formal portraits for clips of speedy outfit changes and marriage-themed lip syncs. The trend is now so popular that it has spawned its very own bridal-industry vendor: the wedding content creator. After quitting her job in engineering, Vanessa Buongonaro works full time filming wedding highlights and editing her footage into short videos based on TikTok and Instagram trends. Here, she breaks down her job. |
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What to read, watch and listen to in July |
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| | In Silver Nitrate, the new novel from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the author blends Mexican horror and Nazi occultism to craft a dark, irresistible thriller. It’s the 1990s in Mexico City’s film industry, and despite being a talented sound editor, the protagonist’s abilities go unnoticed. When she and a friend become involved in a project with a cult horror director, they find themselves helping to finish a magic film. Out July 18 |
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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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