Once upon a time, Kim’s Convenience—the smash CBC sitcom that gained a global following on Netflix and launched Simu Liu to superstardom—was a struggling stage play. It premiered at Fringe in 2011 after theatres across the city rejected playwright Ins Choi’s script. Now, almost a decade after the TV show debuted, the beloved corner store and its proprietors are returning to the stage, with Choi playing family patriarch Appa alongside a brand new cast. We caught up with him to talk about Kim’s journey, its impact on Asian representation, and why Appa is his dream role. For all of our city coverage, visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition. |
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| At just 23, Scottie Barnes is shouldering the weight of an impatient, basketball-mad city, a hit-and-miss team, and his own colossal ambitions. In Toronto Life’s February cover story, what it’s like to be the face of the franchise—and its best chance of salvation. |
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| Alexa Jesse first met Max Jones in 2016, when he was playing for the OHL in London, and they began dating shortly afterward. When Max moved to California after being drafted to the Anaheim Ducks, the two dated long-distance until Alexa joined him in October of 2021. The couple were married in June of 2024 at a resort in Muskoka. Here’s how it came together. |
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| Join TL Insider at Stelvio Toronto on Wednesday, February 12, for a love-filled pasta-making class. Guests will enjoy a hands-on experience creating pink heart-shaped ravioli that are as fun to make as they are delicious. Get tickets here. |
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