OCTOBER 2, 2024

In today’s edition of This City: the culinary empire of Chinese-food king David Schwartz; Jim Cuddy on songwriting, artistic collaboration and using his platform to speak out; why one doctor left family medicine for private health care; and more.

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What’s a nice Jewish boy like David Schwartz doing running a Chinese food mini-empire, and why risk everything to open a deli-inspired steakhouse? It’s all about honouring his mom, of course.

In the wake of Jim Cuddy’s induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, we spoke with the Blue Rodeo frontman about the band’s early days and his accolade-studded career since. Read our Q&A here.

Faced with mounting paperwork and impossible hours, Golbarg Araghi closed her family practice in Richmond Hill and started working at a private hospital. Here, she explains why she made the switch.

After 400 years, it’s a miracle that people still find new ways to interpret the Bard. Goblin: Macbeth is an improv show in which three pointy-eared imps stumble upon Shakespeare’s works and decide to stage the Scottish play. It’s the brainchild of Spontaneous Theatre’s Rebecca Northan, who’s known for her improvs of Shakespearean comedies. Tarragon Theatre, Oct. 3 to 27

In the latest issue: dispatches from the front lines of Ontario’s broken health care system. Plus, a sneak preview of Poilievre’s Toronto, a bold next step for Chinese-food king David Schwartz, converted schoolhouses that blend history and style, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today.

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