All summered up and nothing to read? I know the feeling. Sometimes the books in the TBR pile just aren’t quite what you’re in the mood for. Luckily, I’ve got you covered with top picks in fiction to scratch whatever your particular reading itch may be. Part One today, Part Two tomorrow, and let me…
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An introduction because I feel obligated to do so: Hey Spotify users! I’m back with a cool website that’s surely to provide you with entertainment, and absolutely roast your music. If you’re interested – keep reading. If you already feel offended I suggest you continue reading as you’ll soon find out that life’s just rough.…
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As you may know, women in Canada do not receive equivalent pay compared to those of a male. Evidence shows that in Canada, women earn 84 cents to every $1 a male earns. For minority men and women, there is an even greater gap between their income and that of a white man’s in the…
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Two days ago, I went out of town with my family to see the canola fields. We do this on every year, but we would usually go at the end of August, when most of the yellow flowers have finished blooming. This year, however, we didn’t make the same mistake again and went during the…
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There is almost no prospect of travelling anytime soon for me. To revitalize my interest in Calgary, I’ve tried experiencing the city through a tourist’s lens. Attractions in Calgary tend to have a business model that favours locals, who can forgo the exorbitant daily admission prices by purchasing an annual pass. One adult ticket for…
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Juneteenth (June 19th) is an official annual holiday to celebrate the legal end of slavery in the US. After many recent racially motivated attacks, this seems like a sigh of relief for many. On June 19, 1865, American troops arrived in Texas and informed enslaved people that the civil war had ended and slavery had…
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The days succeeding a major sporting event are usually filled with celebration. However, the aftermath of the Euro 2020 tournament was far more unpleasant. Throughout the tournament, England’s success had its fans repeatedly using the phrase “It’s coming home.” And when they reached the finals of the tournament, it seemed as though their dream would…
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With restrictions easing and the summer sun shining, right now is the perfect time to get a break from school and hang out with the people close to you! Here are a couple of fun summer things you can do with your friends! 1. Go have a Picnic at the park There are many picnic…
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Hey y’all, even though we’re still in the middle of summer, the good grade 11 student that I am has come to a realization. We are going to have to write the english diploma. So since we have some time during the summer, maybe we can watch some of the suggested movies to utilize in…
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Hey everyone! I recently got back from a quick trip to Vancouver and now I can confidently say that I understand why it’s such a popular city. Everything from its landscape to its diverse communities makes Vancouver such a great vacation spot. One highlight from my trip and almost all of my trips in…
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While many individuals in Canada wish for hot weather during the cold winter days, many places experienced hot, record-breaking temperatures this summer. In the past week, Environment Canada issued heat warnings for Alberta, British Columbia, and certain parts of Manitoba, Yukon, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories. With that said, staying cool will be more important than…
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At first glance, the concept of mixing and matching two different vaccines is perplexing—if not horrifying. Perhaps it’s because we tend to think of vaccines like medicines: we feel like we have to complete the vaccine series by getting two doses of the same vaccine. Otherwise, we feel they might not be as effective. And…
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The COVID vaccine isn’t the most terrifying thing in the world. When you first get poked by the needle, it feels no more painful than a mosquito bite. A few hours after getting jabbed, however, some nasty side effects start to pop up. Your arm becomes a sore, limp noodle. You feel nauseous and dizzy.…
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Get ready 2000s (and younger) kids.. time to stroll down memory lane. First of all we gotta start with the snacks, if yk what I mean.. Dunkaroos: Goldfish a.k.a “the snack that smiles back”: Fruit by the Foot: I’ve seen too many ads on Disney XD Hi-Chew: Jelly-Cups? Fruit Cups?: Kool-Aid: Ok let’s move…
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Yardy know what’s up. Enjoy! I might as well admit looks like we have gotten a bit off topic from the whole summer tweets. But hey, at least this post was educational. Not really but thanks for reading. Take care, teddy bear Ranya Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
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