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Les Filles du Roi débarquent à Toronto
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La culture francophone est à l’honneur à Toronto, du 2 au 12 novembre 2023, avec Les Filles du roi, une pièce originale de Sébastien Bertrand, mise en scène par Karine Ricard. Le Théâtre français de Toronto de la rue Berkeley a séduit son public avec cette interprétation moderne d’un épisode incontournable de l’histoire du Canada.…
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Toronto welcomes the Filles du Roi
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Francophone culture is in the spotlight in Toronto, from Nov. 2 to Nov. 12, 2023. Shown to the public was The Kings Daughters, an original play by Sébastien Bertrand and directed by Karine Ricard. The show transports audience members to the hold of a ship on route to New France (Canada), where six women are…
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My first Toronto pride experience
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There’s something about hundreds of people coming together to celebrate each other’s identities and fight for each other’s freedom that gives one hope for the future. I got to be one of those hundreds as I recently made the trek to Toronto for the 2023 Toronto Pride Parade. Despite being a proudly out genderqueer person…
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What to look out for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
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The 46th Toronto International Film Festival has finally come. With over 200 films and people from all walks of life in attendance, TIFF is never something you want to miss. This year may be perhaps more memorable than most, not only for the films that are being shown but also for the format that must…
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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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Hot Takes: Is the Toronto Christmas market worth the hype?
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Sophia Cole: Yes, it’s worth it The Toronto Christmas Market is a staple trip for any holiday enthusiast. Not only is it full of amazing treats, cute gifts and Instagram-worthy views, but it is an embodiment of holiday spirit at its finest. The Toronto Christmas Market brings together everything we love about the holidays in one…
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Laurier showcases impactful art exhibit at Nuit Blanche
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On Oct. 5, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Toronto office participated in the Nuit Blanche festival for the third year in a row. Nuit Blanche is a festival of the arts which takes place annually in downtown Toronto, as well as other neighbourhoods in the city. Artists create unique and interactive installations across the city which coincide…
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Canadian drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes slays the stage at The Turret
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She sashayed, she shantayed and she was a panther on that stage last night. On Sept. 23, Laurier hosted a drag show featuring drag queens from the KW region and special guest, runner up in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11, Brooke Lynn Hytes. From the moment you stepped into The Turret, the energy was something…
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TIFF 2019 in review
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It’s that time again! The Toronto International Film Festival has arrived, and with it, a slew of fresh and exciting films for cinephiles and casual viewers alike. Not sure how to wade your way through all of this year’s picks? Here is a list of the four most talked-about films of the festival: Jojo Rabbit…
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Everyone’s got something to say about Kawhi Leonard’s introverted nature
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It would be an understatement to say that everyone in the vicinity of Toronto have become Kawhi Leonard’s biggest fans. In the last few weeks alone, the newly-acquired Raptor has become one of the world’s biggest sensations. Leonard is certainly very well known for his athletic talents (which cannot be overstated); but recently, he has…
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