Lauren’s sky blue puffer jacket is the kind of essential Canadian armor that says ‘I will not be defeated by this wind chill warning.’ Rated for everything from the morning TTC platform standoff to an impromptu snowbank sit-down when you check your rent increase notice, this nylon shield of warmth keeps you looking pulled-together even when the forecast feels personal. Underneath, her black knit turtleneck is doing the quiet, thankless work of a true Canadian base layer — fitted enough to look sharp on a Zoom call about housing policy, cozy enough to wear straight through to the couch for the Leafs game, and dark enough to hide the coffee you spilled while scraping your windshield at 6 AM. Together, it’s a two-piece survival system that proves you can be both winter-ready and put-together, even when the thermostat and the rental market are both working against you.

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About the episode: This episode of ‘About That’ examines the reasons behind Canada’s skyrocketing rent prices. Housing expert Nemoy Lewis discusses the historical context, including government withdrawal from housing investment, and the impact of factors like short-term rentals and rising interest rates on affordability.