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April 17, 2024

In today’s edition of This City: the perilous lives of international students. Plus, how a 27-year-old marketing manager lives in 300 square feet, the best weekenders for every kind of traveller, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage.

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The Perilous Lives of international Students

They come here for the promise of a good education and a better future. Then they discover the target on their backs. “International students are vulnerable to a range of criminal schemes, most of which would be unthinkable to Canadian citizens,” Simon Lewsen reports in his May-issue feature. “They live in a reality in which exploitation is endemic, legal protections are elusive and safety is far from guaranteed.”

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Tiny Living

In 2021, Elise Yu, who moved to the city from Vancouver, bought a 300-square-foot studio condo at Queen and University for $465,000. The space was barely big enough to do a jumping jack in, but it had everything else she wanted—a balcony, plenty of direct sunlight, a concierge and an unbeatable location. Here’s how she optimized the space.

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zip it good

We rounded up weekend bags for every kind of journeyer, including the best options for minimalists who travel light, unapologetic adventurers and utilitarians who won’t compromise on style. See them all here.

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