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Portfolio Archives: Pickering

View of a beach with rocky sand on the left and waves on the right. In the background, a nuclear power plant is visible, blocked by a fence marked with caution signs.
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Living Near Nuclear

Eastern Front, L1W, Pickering, Services, Small BusinessBy Hailey FordMay 2, 2024

By Hailey Ford. To the people in the shadow of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, it’s not something to be feared, just forgotten.

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A Talk with the Creator of 2AM Talk

Diversities, L1S, L1X, PickeringBy Laviza SyedApril 27, 2023

By Laviza Syed Have you ever wondered why deep talks and conversations always begin at night? Studies show that people become more emotionally vulnerable during the later hours of the night, which is why talks at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. become infinitely more hypnotizing.  Entrepreneur Saima Zaidi realized the appeal of late-night “deep talks”…

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Fecal matters

COVID-19, K7L, L3R, Ontario, Oshawa, PickeringBy S. Lecourt LecourtApril 10, 2023

“Wastewater data can helps measure the prevalence and growth of Variants of Concern (VOCs) in the community.”

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His Past Changed His Future

COVID-19, L1V, Pickering, ServicesBy Alia CampbellApril 23, 2021

A local pastor and his church provide programs to help decrease gun violence in the GTA

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Dancing To A New Beat

COVID-19, Diversities, PickeringBy Olivea FolkesApril 22, 2021

Sanaaj Mirrie grew up with a passion to dance but only moved to the beat of “the safe path.” One accident changed the way she looked at life

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Seeking Something Higher: Mona’s Purpose

Diversities, Eastern Front, L1V, PickeringBy Katie NewmanApril 15, 2020Leave a comment

But, Mona’s not someone you’d expect to see every Sunday, preaching about Christianity, when Christian ministers are often stereotyped as being older white men. Her unique path in life has led to a unique way of preaching. Known for using puppet shows, science experiments and costumes, her sermons are entertaining for all ages.

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The Hand Behind the Henna

Diversities, Eastern Front, L1X, PickeringBy Petra CalderApril 14, 2020Leave a comment

By Petra Calder A stream of sparks shot up into the room, a throbbing beat began playing on surround speakers and a crowd of glittering dresses ran past me. This was the Milan South Asian wedding show at the Markham Convention Centre, and the catwalk had just begun. Beside the sparklers and makeshift stage were…

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