Plus, inside the kitchen of Vela executive chef Marvin Palomo
In February, York University announced its decision to suspend admission to 18 undergraduate programs, most of which are in the faculty of liberal arts—including Indigenous studies, women’s studies, and gender and sexuality studies. Ontario’s post-secondary education system is in crisis, and these programs are among the most recent losses in a cascade of cutbacks across the province. Frances Latchford has taught at York for more than two decades and now chairs the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies. Here, Latchford explains the austerity measures and anti–diversity, equity and inclusion onslaught that pushed York to its tipping point. |
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| At home in Etobicoke, Vela executive chef Marvin Palomo keeps things low-key with comforting no-fuss meals. Sandwiches, pre-packaged ramen and frozen dim sum from T&T supermarket are regulars in his rotation. “For me, that’s the easiest and most satisfying thing to make,” he says. |
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| Baroness von Sketch Show alumnae Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill have elevated joking about women’s issues to an art. Their new show, Small Achievable Goals, takes aim at menopause. How funny is that? |
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What to see, do, hear and read this month |
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| A story of four women and their interlocking loves and desires, Dream Count is renowned Nigerian-American writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s first novel in a dozen years. The book finds its nexus in Chiamaka, a Nigerian travel writer living in the US and grappling with loneliness. Meanwhile, her Nigerian housekeeper is proudly raising her daughter in America despite facing unbearable hardship; Chiamaka’s best friend, a lawyer, finds herself betrayed and broken-hearted; and across the Atlantic, her cousin, a financial mogul, questions her own self-knowledge. Out now |
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| Join TL Insider for an evening of coffee exploration led by the experts at Pilot Coffee Roasters. In this workshop, attendees will learn the art of creating beautiful lattes and taste exceptional coffee from around the world. Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or an aspiring barista, the event will strengthen your appreciation for coffee and elevate your skills. Get tickets here. |
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