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Why LGBTUA+ history month matters

February is the month of LGBTUA+ history, and it’s a month for reflection, learning, and understanding. A month dedicated to the history of the LGBTUA+ community reminds and celebrates, champions and warns, that our histories are not created equal. Initiated in 2005 by Sue Sanders, Elly Barnes, and Schools OUT...
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By , Feb. 14, 2018

The story of female authors

When I think back to some of my favourite books and some of the best-loved books of all time, many were written by female authors. From English lessons exploring the Yorkshire moors with Cathy and Heathcliff in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, to wishing I attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
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By , Feb. 12, 2018

Ellis Ogilvie’s highlights and lowlights of 2017

The third in our series of the best and worst of 2017’s games comes from Ellis Ogilvie, with highlight Night in the Woods and lowlight Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Highlight: Night in the Woods This was a gaming experience I was incredibly grateful for, for the community collaborating to support...
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By , Feb. 12, 2018

Toronto: a city to be proud of

Famously (within Canada, at least) Toronto and the rest of Canada do not like each other. Toronto considers itself to be the best the country has to offer, while non-Torontonians perceive the city to be arrogant and too American. Prior to my trip to Toronto last summer, I was inclined...
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By , Feb. 12, 2018

Michael Georgiou wins 2018 Snooker Shoot Out

Michael Georgiou has won the 2018 Coral Snooker Shoot Out, defeating Graeme Dott 67-56 in the final. It is the Cypriot player’s first ranking title, and it came after a tight battle. A new name on the trophy was guaranteed after defending champion Antony McGill lost to Mark Davis in...
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By , Feb. 12, 2018