In today’s edition of This City: why the TDSB is hell-bent on its multibillion-dollar lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat; an Old East York detached with a curated tree collection out back; and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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Rachel Chernos Lin, the chair of the TDSB, says Ontario’s cellphone ban in schools is not going to cut it. Addictive social media platforms are driving anxiety, depression and violence in the student body—and she thinks the companies behind them should pay the price. Here, she tells us about the TDSB’s lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. |
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| | This four-bedroom, four-bathroom modern box in Old East York is on sale for $2.4 million. East-end designers Lemcad Consultants built the place in 2017, equipping it with oversized windows, a brick-and-blond-wood façade, and a sound system throughout. It also comes with five parking spots, a finished basement and a landscaped backyard with a nifty shed. |
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What to see, do and read this month |
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| | Like the good shepherd himself, Mirvish’s hit production of Jesus Christ Superstar has risen from the dead. Showrunner Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie lead this production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera about the last days of Christ’s life. After Covid-related cancellations, this 50th-edition performance is finally getting a proper tour. CAA Theatre, May 3 to 12 |
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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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