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Do you avoid the dreaded middle seat on the subway?A viral tweet by Gabriel Bautista of New York has found its way to Toronto.TrendingJan 5, 2020
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What It Takes: Sara Eftekhar’s family spent 8 years planning their move from IranAs a child in Iran, Sara Eftekhar recalls times when the militia would tear into her home in search of Western books and media. She's now a nurse in B.C.Sep 18, 2019
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What It Takes: Political turmoil drove Oksana Taran to leave Ukraine and make Canada homeOksana Taran had a feeling she would eventually leave Ukraine for another country. Her family eventually settled in Canada, and in particular, Winnipeg.Sep 11, 2019
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What It Takes: Nothabo Ncube vowed to become a doctor. She came to Canada to realize her dreamShortly before she left Zimbabwe, Nothabo Ncube stood before her mother's coffin and vowed to become a doctor. She realized her dream in Canada.Sep 4, 2019
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What It Takes: Gladys Colarina had to wait 13 years before she could join her mother in CanadaBut when Colarina finally made it to Canada, she says it felt like a dream.Aug 28, 2019
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What It Takes: From Nigeria, to the U.K., then here — How Esther Adeagbo made Canada her homeUniversity student Esther Adeagbo, originally from Nigeria, hopes to create an organization that will 'make a difference.' Canada is counting on young immigrants like her.CanadaAug 21, 2019
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What It Takes: An immigrant’s journey from Zimbabwe to CanadaWhen Fadzaiishe Ziramba was three, her parents left Zimbabwe for Canada. She wouldn't see them for five years, when she was finally able to come to Canada, too.CanadaAug 14, 2019
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Forever 21 accused of ‘triggering’ plus-sized customers after including diet bars in online ordersCustomers of the fast-fashion retailer recently found samples of Atkins diet bars along with their merchandise when opening online orders.WorldJul 24, 2019
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Here are 17 World Emoji Day facts for the unofficial holiday on July 17Whether you enjoy adding the fun and colourful icons to your words or not, emojis have become an integral part of mobile messaging.Jul 17, 2019
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Twitter back up after service disruptionTwitter users attempting to log on to the app or site were being greeted by a message that reads "something is technically wrong."TechJul 11, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler to sign a painting of his portrait for auctionLast week, Kylie Pantel, a 25-year-old Winnipeg teacher and painter, was on a quest to have Wheeler sign her painting so she could donate it for auctionJul 10, 2019
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Is #KawhiWatch almost over? How 3 teams have been trying to woo Kawhi LeonardThe Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers are all anxiously awaiting a decision from the basketball star on the 2019-20 season.SportsJul 5, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets fan on a quest to get her painting signed by team captain Blake WheelerA Winnipeg teacher and painter is on a mission to get the Winnipeg Jets captain to sign her latest masterpiece.NewsJul 2, 2019
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They say I’m only worth a ‘B’ — Why being black in the academic world is agonyFadzaiishe Ziramba says she realized that being black would be a disadvantage after a teacher told her Bs were good enough 'for people like you.'CommentaryJun 27, 2019
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