Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration
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Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration
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Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration
Description
March 20, 2017
Mon, Mar 20: Wali Shah is the child of Pakistani immigrants. He grew up in Mississauga and was the target of racial slurs and bullying. He started hanging out with tough kids in school and by the age of 15, he was facing assault charges and jail time. He turned his life around and was named to the prestigious 'Top 20 Under 20.' Today, Wali is a successful poet and motivational speaker.
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Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration03:04 | March 20, 2017
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 11, 202434:40 | March 11, 2024
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First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
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Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Ontario legislature returns as Ford government looks to change channel01:50 | February 20, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 7, 202440:50 | February 7, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
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OPP officer takes leave for pro hockey01:43 | January 16, 2024
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Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration03:04 | March 20, 2017
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Gas prices across Ontario set to soar02:05 | April 17, 2024
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No room at the hospital: Ontario man waits in Costa Rica02:27 | April 12, 2024
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’02:07 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 14, 202440:24 | March 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: March 11, 202434:40 | March 11, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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First documented Bald Eagle nest discovered in Toronto02:02 | March 6, 2024
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Five Canadians killed in Nashville Plane Crash01:38 | March 5, 2024
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling01:59 | February 27, 2024
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Odysseus Lander making history on lunar surface01:36 | February 23, 2024
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Veltman sentenced to life in prison after act of terrorism02:24 | February 22, 2024
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Increase of e-bikes on Go Train sparks concerns02:09 | February 14, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 9, 202440:56 | February 9, 2024
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Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center01:54 | February 9, 2024
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Woman recounts terrifying Toronto dog attack02:31 | February 9, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 8, 202441:40 | February 8, 2024
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Fans travel from all over for Toronto Maple Leafs practice at Nathan Phillips Square01:40 | February 8, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Feb. 7, 202440:50 | February 7, 2024
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Police have identified a third suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat01:59 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario calls for harsher sentences and better border checks ahead of auto-theft summit01:43 | February 7, 2024
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Ontario urban boundary reversal could jeopardize planning targets, report finds02:06 | February 6, 2024
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Fare integration will add affordable choice for transit users across networks02:16 | February 5, 2024
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Shocking video captures four suspects running off after an armed jewelry store robbery at Yorkdale Mall02:20 | February 1, 2024
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Solar eclipse behind growing list of school boards rescheduling PA day01:43 | January 31, 2024
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Feds give Ontario cash to tackle auto theft, gun and gang violence02:15 | January 31, 2024
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Ontario MPP steps down to join federal Conservative race01:52 | January 26, 2024
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Impact of international student cap in Ontario01:36 | January 22, 2024
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OPP officer takes leave for pro hockey01:43 | January 16, 2024
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ServiceOntario coming to Staples02:03 | January 11, 2024
Mississauga man turning adversity into inspiration
Description
March 20, 2017
Mon, Mar 20: Wali Shah is the child of Pakistani immigrants. He grew up in Mississauga and was the target of racial slurs and bullying. He started hanging out with tough kids in school and by the age of 15, he was facing assault charges and jail time. He turned his life around and was named to the prestigious 'Top 20 Under 20.' Today, Wali is a successful poet and motivational speaker.
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