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By Claire Prime While there are electric wheelchair hockey leagues overseas, the rules are different. Teams in Europe operate under the rules of the International Committee of Electric Wheelchair Hockey (ICEWH) and the game is closer to soccer than it is here. In the United States and Canada, the game is similar to hockey and [...]
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Top 7 reasons to support Toronto’s alternative comedy scene By Jane Switzer Diversify your laughter. Unlike most big-name comedy chains, alternative venues are devoted not just to stand-up, but also to sketch comedy and imorov. Nurture budding talent. Fresh, young and not-so-polished acts can test the comedy waters under the spotlight without being eaten alive [...]
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These places all have great vibes and really friendly staff. by Sarah Ratchford 1.) The Communist’s Daughter. I popped in to interview the bartender, Jennifer, and had a pint while I was there. She was really chatty and seemed to enjoy sharing details of her life. She was completely sweet and unsuspicious. (I hear they [...]
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Studs, leather jackets, green hair- punk bands aren’t the most inviting looking. But if you’re wondering all that racket is about, try these bands and tell me they don’t get your head bobbing. They might even tempt you into a mosh pit. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. To listen to all these songs [...]
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By Sharon McLeod Personal experiences aside, not one person on my journey to understand the necessity of fathers dismissed their importance to societal good, and that was all the confirmation this work needs. I talked to folks, I held vigil on the GO Train, I read, and then asked and re-asked my questions. People were [...]
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Single mothers account for 83 per cent of lone-parent families in Toronto. Another fact: If a dissolved marriage is what led to a single parent family, women are less likely than men to repartner following a marital break-up. In no particular order, here’s a list of seven reasons why women are more likely than [...]
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By Tim Alamenciak Canada’s temporary foreign workers form an essential part of our multicultural fabric. The thousands who came to our country in 2009 brought with them skills, knowledge and culture that will feed back in to Canadian society. Last year 31,000 temporary foreign workers transitioned to becoming permanent residents—but where did they come from [...]
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By Caro Rolando 1. Go Quasi-Incognito Make yourself a Skype account that only your closest contacts back home know of. This way, when you log on, you’re not pressured into talking to the loads of acquaintances that may distract you from connecting with your most important relationships 2. Start Dating Make Skype Dates: set a time [...]
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By Ruane Remy Aging contributes to ailing health. Here are seven ways exercise can help people feel younger as they get older.* 1. Regular aerobic exercise reduces the risk of developing heart disease. 2. Low back pain and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis can be treated with physical therapy, mobility and strengthening exercises and aerobic conditioning. 3. [...]
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But first, what counts as a “small” cinema? Small theatres, in this context, refer to repertory theatres. These cinemas screen films a few months after they are officially released. They also show classics and have themed film nights and community events. They are smaller, but are cheaper in price and offer the same sorts [...]
Read more...1. Nearly half of Canadians are Functionally Illiterate Despite the fact that Canada as a nation ranks 21st on the list of Countries by Literacy Rate, this study does not qualify its results. There is a serious difference between illiterate and functionally illiterate and 48% of Canadians qualify as functionally illiterate, meaning they struggle to [...]
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By Ashleigh Gaul “Once upon a time,” “open sesame,” “abracadabra,” “happily ever after”: these are the elegant ums and ahs of the storytelling trade. They buy time for an orator who either makes up or remembers her stories on the spot. They also signal turning points in the plot for readers who may be falling [...]
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By Dyan Ruiz Executive director Kripa Sekhar with women on March 10, 2011. They were celebrating international Women’s Day. Program Manager Manivillie Kanagasabapathy describes the ways the South Asian Women’s Centre helps immigrant women and their families in an interview on March 17, 2011. All services are available to men and women, except for [...]
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