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Ted Talk • There’s an old adage in the world of succession: the first generation builds the company, the second grows it, the third destroys it. Following the death of telecom giant Ted Rogers, whose dad had kick-started the family business, things were proceeding as expected. His eldest son, Edward, seemed shy, soft-spoken and lacking the charisma usually associated with the leaders of multibilliondollar corporate juggernauts. If there were hopes for the heir apparent, they weren’t high.

Late Bloomer • St. Lawrence Market North—over budget, delayed and marked by controversy—is ready to make up for lost time

Q&A Taste Maker • This month, Top Chef takes over Toronto for the first time. Gail Simmons—gourmand, author and long-time judge—has a few things to say about her homecoming

Ego Meter • WHAT’S MAKING AND SHAKING THE CITY’S SELF-IMAGE

Cost of Living • What Torontonians earn and how they spend it

Speedy Delivery • This couple wanted a bigger house for their soon-to-be-born baby. They never imagined they’d find one so fast

Urban Diplomat • For years, my friends and I have been talking about doing a blowout road trip across Canada. It’s finally happening, and our group chat has been buzzing with mentions of national parks and landmarks to visit. But now they’re insisting on renting a Cybertruck for the whole three weeks, and their obsession has tanked my enthusiasm. They say it “looks badass.” I think it’s embarrassing. How do I broach the subject without starting a fight?

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EDWARD THE CONQUEROR • HE WAS DISMISSED AS A MEDDLING NEPOBABY—UNTIL HE MUSCLED OUT HIS SIBLINGS, ACQUIRED HIS COMPETITORS, CORNERED THE TELECOM MARKET AND BECAME THE DOMINANT FORCE IN CANADIAN SPORTS

Lady Parts • 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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MURDER IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS • James and Ashley Schwalm had what seemed like a fairy tale life—two wonderful children, fulfilling careers and a gorgeous home close to the private ski club where they’d fallen in love. Then Ashley’s charred remains turned up at the bottom of a ditch, and all signs pointed to her husband

Here Comes the Sun • Driving to Florida doesn’t have to be a slog. Here’s how to turn the 2,400-kilometre journey into an epic four-day road trip

Jasmeet Raina’s Bloordale • The comedian takes us on a tour of his favourite spots

A trio of Toronto chefs share their feel-better dishes • Because food really is medicine

That’s Fire • A breakdown of baked Alaska, the classic ice cream cake that’s so hot right now, it’s cool

The New Margaritaville • Toronto bars are giving the summer favourite savoury and seasonal twists

THE PERKS OF BEING AN INSIDER • Toronto Life’s membership program hosts a series of exclusive events

Culture • THE BEST THINGS TO SEE, DO, READ AND HEAR THIS MONTH IN TORONTO

Death Sentence • I’m addicted to opioids, and the Ford government is about to shut down my safe injection site. I don’t believe I’ll survive without it

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