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Student housing market spins up for a busy summer as studies wind down
Worn out sofas litter boulevards, and U-Haul trucks crowd driveways and city lanes. Cars weighed down by mattresses weave in and out of traffic, and university towns across the province grow a little quieter… at least for a few months. Certain sights are an indication of the changing of seasons, as sure as the onset…
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Businesses sell green to make green
The sky was blue. The streets were green. As bars opened their doors, Londoners filled the pubs to partake in some St. Patrick’s Day traditions. But one of those traditions you can see from the street, rather than the bar. The fashion show runway of St. Patrick’s Day outfits. From shamrock stockings to leprechaun hats,…
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Vacant churches born again
Londoners weary of new high-rise developments and modern box-like buildings around their neighbourhood are benefiting from a growing trend in the city: repurposing churches. It’s more of a recent phenomenon here, said Don Menard, the heritage planner for the City of London, but it’s been happening for some time in other places. “It’s … all…
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Bagels bring bustle to Spoke Café
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Friday and the Spoke Café is filled with the smell of toasted bagels as students line up for a mid-morning snack. Located on the main level of the UCC, the Spoke Café is a popular spot for students, faculty and staff alike, due in part to their famous bagels. “Our…