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Jamaicans literally running in someone else’s shoes
Imagine being a world champion track and field athlete. Now, imagine putting on the same sweaty T-shirt every day and pulling out splinters from your feet because you have no shoes to run in. Imagine only eating one bowl of rice in the morning and showering with just water and no soap after a full…
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Visa rules keep sisters apart
Two sisters – one in Canada and one in Mexico – have been apart for seven years, but won’t see each other any time soon. Since 2009, Mexicans have needed a visa to visit Canada. During a recent summit, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was asked by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto to remove the visa…
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Londoners flock to nature talks
Canada geese, insect intelligence and urban forests are luring Londoners from their winter dens in droves to attend an ongoing series of nature talks. The lecture series—titled Nature in the City—has been providing a break from the abnormally cold and snowy winter every Tuesday night since Jan. 14 at Wolf Performance Hall on Dundas Street…
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One spotlight not enough for prostitution debate
It’s easy to judge a prostitute with a passing glance. Some might feel sad for them, others disgusted. But probably few can say they’ve ever tried to understand them and their situations. After a recent Supreme Court ruling and a police operation, many want to have their say on how Canadian law should address prostitution. Operation…