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Toronto Zoo’s new Name-a-Roach campaign
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This Valentine’s Day season, the Toronto Zoo launched a new Name-a-Roach campaign. Facilitated by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, the campaign ran as a fundraiser. “The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is always looking for new and unique ways to raise funds to support the Zoos ongoing conservation and research efforts to help fight extinction,” said…
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Galentine’s Day ideas
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Just because Valentine’s day is the day of love, does not mean it requires a significant other to be enjoyed. If you’ve decided you want to spend the day with your friends, then you can have a Galentine’s day filled with equal amounts of love, fun and appreciation. This list includes a variety of…
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Classic love songs that still hold up
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Love songs don’t need a special time of year to be listened to, but as Valentine’s day rapidly approaches, some classics deserve extra recognition. Many heart-fluttering love songs have been released over the years, but nothing compares to the ballads from the mid to late 1900s. These five romantic melodies will make you want to…
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Romantic movies to kill romance
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Watching romantic movies is as synonymous with Valentine’s Day as roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. However, some movies (while focused on romance), aren’t exactly romantic. Here are some fantastic films that double as perfect date-repellents. The Graduate (USA, 1967) Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Kathrine Ross Do you know the song Mrs. Robinson by…
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Ranking Valentine’s Day chocolate
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Love is in the air this February – that means we’ve got chocolate on the brain. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day (with the gals), you want to make sure you’re getting a top quality treat. So which chocolate does your lover actually like? We’ve put together a list of chocolates, ranked from…
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Valentine’s date ideas in KW
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With Valentine’s day just around the corner, there is no shortage of romantic things to do in Kitchener-Waterloo. Whether you’re spending this special day with friends, family or a special someone, with these date ideas are sure to have a fun time and a great bonding experience with your loved ones..
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The origins of Valentine’s Day
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The history behind Valentine’s Day has disappeared under all the roses and chocolates. More often than not, people have cared more about heart shaped chocolates than the history behind the holiday. But what is its true origin? Ironically, Valentine’s Day had no correlation to love at first. While uncertain, some historians have traced its roots…
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A review of “Her Loss” by Drake and 21 Savage
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Drake and 21 Savage released their new album “Her Loss” and just days later it skyrocketed to the top charts. The album has become a common topic of conversation, been played at house parties and taken over social media platforms. It was quickly determined which songs on this album were fan favourites; “Rich Flex”, “Major…
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Three great romance movies to watch for Valentine’s Day
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I woke up the other morning and looked out my window with a smile. The sun was shining, the beautiful birds were chirping, love was in the air! I’m lying of course; the sun doesn’t exist in Waterloo during the winter and there are no beautiful chirping birds, only infuriating honking geese. Nevertheless, Valentine’s day…
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How to shoot your shot this virtual Valentine’s day
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Whether you’re a romantic or lone wolf, Valentine’s Day is never an easy holiday. When you’re single, you may feel unloved and loneliness is emphasized by couples posting their V-Day celebrations on social media. When you’re in a relationship, there’s pressure to conform to the holiday traditions and do something special for your significant other. …
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