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Local singer-songwriter Courtney Wolfe releases emotional new single “Last Call”
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Genre-bending Kitchener native Courtney Wolfe has a new single out, and it’s a must-listen. Born and raised in Kitchener, Wolfe started playing music at a young age. While she plays some covers, her real passion lies in songwriting and she has an impressive discography to prove it. “Truly, there’s no better feeling for me than when…
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(Un)conventional alternatives for Valentine’s Day
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What do single people do on Valentine’s Day? It sounds like an old riddle. What could possibly be done for those who remain unhitched? Do we watch and laugh at the sheer perplexity of it all or do we shield our eyes, ashamed of our segregation from the mutually admired? I believe I’ve found a…
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The controversy over Kehlani’s pregnancy
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On Oct. 12, 2018, R&B singer Kehlani announced her pregnancy on social media with her guitarist and partner, Javie Young-White. Earlier this year, Kehlani publicly came out as queer, saying she was attracted to women, and men—specifically queer men, non binary, intersex and transgender people. Kehlani also announced that her partner Javie was bisexual. She…
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Why “partners” isn’t always the word to use
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There’s no doubt that our words have impact. From our earliest days in elementary school, we’re told to watch our words. Even when your words may seem well-intentioned, the people on the receiving end may not agree. Especially when you’re talking about a person’s personal life, you don’t get to decide that their word choice…
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Tips for the sad, single, straight dude on V-Day
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Even though it seems like everyone these days is in a healthy, stable relationship in which they couldn’t be happier, that isn’t necessarily the case. If you’re reading this then you too are part of the widespread faction of single guys either tirelessly looking for love on a regular basis or you’re simply fed up…
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