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    Aliya Karimjee

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    Aliya is a bilingual writer in her final year of journalism with a minor in Spanish at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is interested in writing lifestyle, culture, and love and relationship stories. She’s contributed to Black Fashion Canada Database, HerCampus, CanCulture, The Eyeopener, TDot, and the Society of the Creative School. Outside of the office, she’s working on her personal blog, Spill The Trend, and obsessing over her cat, Sage.

  • The $15 coffee era? Torontonians react to the city’s café price ‘epidemic’

    What to know A Torontonian complained online that her coffee was $15, saying the city’s entering an epidemic. Many Torontonians resonate with the rising cost...
    Two Toronto residents share their opinions on the rising cost of coffee amid the city's café price 'epidemic', highlighting concerns about affordability and the local coffee scene.
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  • Feminine health condition PCOS is being renamed PMOS; here’s why

    What to know PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is being renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) to reflect the condition more accurately. Experts claim the previous...
    Illustration of female reproductive organs including uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and related anatomy, highlighting women's reproductive health and PCOS awareness.
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  • ‘It’s not the f***ing 51st state,’ Sir Elton John defends Canada in celebratory award speech

    What to know Sir Elton John was awarded the 15th Glenn Gould Prize. He publicly declared himself a self-proclaimed Canadian. He defended that Canada's not...
    Elton John smiling during his celebratory award speech, highlighting his support for Canada and its cultural significance, in a professional setting.
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  • Hidden concerts: Local musicians perform in a backyard concert series

    What to know Tickets are $15, with proceeds split evenly among all performers. Veiled Gardens events are intimate, outdoor backyard concerts featuring local musicians, fostering...
    An outdoor backyard concert featuring local musicians performing for an engaged audience in Toronto, highlighting community music events and live performances.
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  • ‘Same week as Iceman,’ Torontonians side-eye Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and “Not Like Us” temporary removal from streaming

    What to know Kendrick Lamar’s diss tracks and music videos targeting Drake — including “Not Like Us,” “Euphoria,” and the GNX album rollout — were...
    A male Toronto musician with a beard, wearing a black outfit and layered necklaces, captured in an indoor setting with a neutral background.
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  • Drake’s Iceman drops this week, here are 7 listening parties in Toronto to check out

    If you’re “here for a good time, not a long time,” then check out one of these Iceman release parties in the city. Toronto-born singer...
    Ice sculpture of Drake’s Iceman at a Toronto event, highlighting a unique art installation related to the upcoming album release and local listening parties.
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  • ‘The next Labubu?’ Sad Nuggie plush toys arrive at the Eaton Centre and Torontonians are all in on the craze

    What to know Sad Nuggie has opened a year-long pop-up at CF Toronto Eaton Centre where customers can “adopt” from more than 40 chicken nugget...
    Adorable Nuggie plush toys resembling Labubu characters, now available at Toronto's Eaton Centre, delighting fans and collectors with their cute, expressive faces and soft textures.
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  • Live music in Toronto this week: The Kid Laroi, Elephant Man and more, here are the concerts from May 11-18

    Summer is coming up – and so is concert season. From The Kid LAROI to underground artists, here’s what Toronto has in store for concertgoers...
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  • Cuffed or just vibing? Torontonians and a dating expert share their take on intentional dating

    What to know Intentional dating means dating with clarity — knowing what you want (and don’t want) and not wasting time on connections that aren’t...
    A young man and woman in Toronto, one with a serious expression and the other smiling with sunglasses, discussing dating trends in the city, related to intentional dating and social vibes.
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  • ‘I’m really glad Toronto has a team for women,’ Torontonians proud of Toronto Tempo regardless of nail-biting 3-point loss

    What to know Toronto Tempo is kicking off the Women’s National Basketball Association season at the Coca-Cola Coliseum today. Young girls are inspired by Toronto’s...
    Young woman with sunglasses speaking into a NOW Toronto microphone at a sports event, wearing a hoodie.
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  • These Toronto restaurants are serving up girl dinner for under $50

    Enjoy cocktails, food and dessert for your next girl dinner in Toronto, all under $50. Girl dinners are known for being a low-effort meal requiring...
    Close-up of colorful, affordable girl dinner plates with fresh ingredients and floral garnishes, perfect for a casual Toronto restaurant meal under $50.
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  • Mother’s Day is coming up, here are 8 things to do with your mom

    Treat your mom to a memorable Mother’s Day weekend with a special activity you’ll both enjoy. You should always celebrate your mom, but especially on...
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  • A camera-free nightclub is coming to Toronto; here’s what Torontonians think of it

    What to know Complex19, a new downtown Toronto club, will open in June with a strict no-camera policy. Clubgoers can keep their phones for communication,...
    A lively Toronto nightclub scene featuring a crowded dance floor, colorful lights, and confetti, highlighting the city's vibrant nightlife and entertainment options.
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  • ‘I’m getting filmed in the women’s washroom by other women,’ Torontonian shocked at gym no-camera policy violation

    What to know A MOVATI Athletic member says she was filmed multiple times inside the women’s-only area by another gym-goer, despite a strict no-recording policy....
    Exterior view of Movati Athletic gym in Toronto, highlighting the fitness center's modern facade and branding, relevant for health and fitness keywords.
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  • ‘Pretty overwhelming,’ Toronto restaurant owners overcome break-in just weeks before opening

    What to know A family-run shop overcame a break-in, a month before opening its doors. Signature sandwiches, Vietnamese coffee and viral matcha chilli crunch snacks...
    A chef holding a microphone in front of a restaurant sign, smiling, during an interview.
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