Chris Donald
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Le public est au rendez-vous pour les RV de la francophonie
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Français English Les Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie est un événement annuel qui célèbre la diversité et la vitalité des cultures francophones au Canada. Pendant tout le mois de mars, dans toutes les provinces, les RVF proposent des activités culturelles, familiales et divertissantes. Cette année, bien entendu, tout se passe en ligne. Nous avons parlé avec…
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Les célébrations du mois de la Francophonie à Toronto : un peu différentes cette année!
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Français English Toronto ne nous déçoit pas pour le mois de la Francophonie cette année. Entre autres, la Semaine de la Francophonie à ouverte à tous, à partir du 20 mars, avec la soirée d’ouverture jusqu’au 27 mars. Les francophones de la région peuvent toujours compter sur cet événement qui sera offert en ligne cette…
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Les influenceurs Franco-Ontariens qu’il faut connaître
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Français English Le français et les cultures francophones ont maintenant une nouvelle corde à leur arc: les influenceurs! Partout au Canada, les influenceurs sont les nouveaux promoteurs de la Francophonie. À travers leurs plateformes, les influenceurs francophones permettent aux communautés disséminées sur le territoire de rester soudées. C’est vrai au Québec, mais pas seulement. Et…
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What can you do with an arts degree?
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What the hell do you do with an arts degree? It’s a fair question to ask and I’m sure all arts majors have pondered such an open-ended worry. There is a lot of worry and assumptions made by those graduating with an arts degree. Just about everyone and their mother assumes an English major’s one…
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Review of Hans Werner Henze’s “The Tedious Way to Natascha Ungeheuer’s Apartment”
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“Der langwierige Weg in die Wohnung der Natascha Ungeheuer,” or, “The Tedious Way to Natascha Ungeheuer’s Apartment,” is a piece by German composer Hanz Werner Henze that was written for 17 performers, as indicated by its subtitle, which, interestingly enough, refers to it as a “show.” Undoubtedly, upon first listen, one would immediately understand why—William…
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“Coming 2 America,” the most disappointing sequel in years
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Life is chaotic. It’s full of twists and turns, surprises are at every corner and nothing is ever truly certain. However, there are times when life—miraculously— gives you exactly what you’re expecting. Coming 2 America recently came out, a movie that nobody asked for and a movie nobody expected to be good, and by God,…
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Investing in sports cards can be a fun, lucrative hobby
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Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, the sports card industry has seen a massive boom in popularity. With everyone inside and bored out of their minds, it’s no surprise the hobby has gained so many new participants. However, the hobby isn’t only for sports enthusiasts. Investors have recently taken advantage of the growing industry…
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Local patios are making a comeback
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As we know, the Kitchener-Waterloo area has been deemed in the “red zone” of Ontario’s colour coding system for COVID-19. With this, restaurants and bars are now reopening for sit down experiences. Some of the main changes you’ll notice in our new “red zone” era that affect restaurants are: a maximum of 10 people indoors,…
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Alternatives to partying on St. Patricks Day
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Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fester during its celebrations. Our beloved street party on Ezra Avenue will not be taking place for a second year, but that doesn’t mean St. Patrick’s Day is a bust altogether. Whether you are celebrating with the members of your household or…
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Representation, Mythos and Dragons in Raya and the Last Dragon
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Directed by Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada, Raya and the Last Dragon tells the story of Raya, Kelly Marie Tran, the young daughter of Chief Benja, Daniel Dae Kim. Part of the Heart Tribe, Raya has been trained since birth to guard the “orb,” a mystical object that was created by the dragons of…
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