toys
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Can you find this missing plush octopus?
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Ontario is a large province filled with many good people, however, sometimes a story comes up that makes you question how some of its residents could be so cruel. On November 14 at 1 Bayside Lane in Toronto, a little girl’s reversible plush octopus was stolen and has not yet been recovered. This plush toy…
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Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
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As demands for inclusivity go viral, companies and brands are forced to make their products suit the interests of consumers. In February 2020, Hasbro toy company announced a rebranding of the iconic Mr. Potato Head to be more gender-inclusive. By dropping the “Mr.”, Hasbro will be selling a new toy kit featuring two large potatoes…
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Indian farmers continue to protest, but why is no one talking about this?
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Back in December, I was standing in the Starbucks located on University Avenue and King Street, waiting for my order. Looking out the window, I saw a tow truck blocking the green-light traffic for a series of cars adorned with colourful posters and flags, honking their way through King Street. At the time, I knew…
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