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Book: “Oona Out of Order”
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Book: “Oona Out of Order”

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“Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore is a fun, inventive novel that…

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to get at
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to get at

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In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movember In Canada
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Movember In Canada

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In Canada, the month of November is also known as…

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to run errands
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to run errands

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In North American English, this expression typically means…

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A New Beginning
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A New Beginning

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As some of you may know, this has been a long time coming; I have been wanting to make a website for years! And it is finally here!

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Black History Month In Canada

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Some holidays in Canada last for an entire month. Black History Month is one of those observances. To learn why and how Canadians across the country are showing up to educate, celebrate and honour the Black communities in Canada, click the “Read More” button below.

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

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There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

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Groundhog Day In Canada

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Some Canadian holidays are a little quirky, including Groundhog Day, a day when friends and family gather in public parks, squares, and streets to…

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