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THE CONVERSATION

A Half-Century of Hilarity • Two truths became apparent as I was reading this month’s cover story on Second City Toronto. First, that Canada is the funniest nation on earth, and second, that Toronto is the funniest city therein. For proof, consider the auspicious spring of 1973, when a collection of charming misfits named Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Jayne Eastwood, Valri Bromfield and Gilda Radner wandered into an audition room in a Yorkville church.

Compassionate care • Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Breast Health Centre demonstrates the importance of patient-centred care.

Train Wreck • Another Eglinton Crosstown delay leaves Toronto seething

Fighting Words • The greatest threat to Doug Ford is new NDP leader Marit Stiles—an Eminem-rapping former Newfoundlander who plays political hard ball. Ford Nation, be warned

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

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

The Audit • AN APPRAISAL OF THE MONTH IN MONEY

The Big Build • A primer on Toronto’s new neighbourhood-in-a-box megaproject

The Questionnaire

Urban Diplomat

Saluting Toronto’s Most Influential

FUNNY PEOPLE • AN ORAL HISTORY FEATURING: MARTIN SHORT, CATHERINE O’HARA, RICK MORANIS, JOE FLAHERTY, DAVE THOMAS AND ROBIN DUKE UNTOLD STORIES FROM SECOND CITY, THE GROUP THAT CHANGED COMEDY

BRAVE HEART • Nobody believed that my charming husband was secretly abusive. Then, one harrowing night, he almost killed me. I knew he’d try again, so I ran. Eight years later, I’m still fighting for justice

POWER PLAYER • HAYLEY WICKENHEISER is a force. At 44, she’s a four-time Olympic gold medallist, a Hockey Hall of Famer, an assistant GM of the Leafs—and, as if that weren’t enough, a medical doctor. She has a few things to say about failure, women in sports and hockey’s major sexism problem

Moving on up • Two families trade big-city stress for affordability, natural beauty and five-minute commutes in Sault Ste. Marie

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

Spa Day • Eight perfectly hedonistic personal care services for winter-weary minds and bodies

Eastern Promises • After a stint in the west end, these newlyweds were determined to find their forever home in Riverdale. Patience and persistence helped them seal the deal

Go For Sweet • When it comes to your next house gathering, maple happily RSVP’d “oui” and is keen to show off in these scrumptious recipes by Maple from Canada: a delightful cocktail and a delectable appetizer.

FUN DIP • A beginner’s guide to Toronto’s hot pot restaurants

Crude and Unusual • True tales of Toronto’s most ill-mannered restaurant guests

Culture • Our picks for the best things to see, do, read and hear this month in Toronto

What Torontonians are watching, reading and listening to right now

Best in Class • I started taking university classes when I was 12. Now, at 18, I’m considering a doctorate