Alexandra Christopoulos
Digital Journalist based in Mississauga, ON, Canada, Canada.
Joined on Jul 5, 2011
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Toronto -
Moments before the gallery doors opened at the university of Guelph-Humber, the tell-all signs of an exhibition were everywhere, complete with linen draped tables, food and drink, soft background music,and of course, the works of art themselves.
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Mississauga -
The sweet smell of success poured out of The Social Cupcake's ovens,on the bake shop's first anniversary. Owners Jennifer Waring and Dina Sahlas hosted an event to mark the special occasion, reflecting on the year passed with pride and excitement.
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Waterloo -
Four internationally acclaimed poets and spoken word artists were asked what social justice and equality mean to them, and how those topics are addressed in their writing, at a discussion panel held at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Toronto -
Movie goers were treated to a special question and answer period with film director-writer, Sally Potter, on Monday, after the advance screening of 'Ginger and Rosa,' a story about two best friends growing up during the the Cold War.
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Etobicoke -
Every year for Christmas, Vince Ciccheli steps into the shoes of the busiest man during the holiday season, to work as a mall Santa. It’s a role that’s brought with it many fond, heart filled memories, he says.
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Toronto -
Nigel Fisher and his boots have walked through some of the most remote and dangerous places in the world, but now, visitors to the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto may catch a glimpse of them, where the long-time UNICEF humanitarian has been inducted.
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Channing Tatum is People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2012. Announced on Wednesday, Tatum joins Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and more past winners.
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A new Pepsi drink, called 'Pepsi Special,' is now available in Japan, claiming to contain a special 'fat blocking' ingredient to assist with weight loss.
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The days of enjoying your morning cup of coffee may be numbered, according to a new report from UK researchers.In it, the data shows by the year 2080, climate change could very well wipe out the beans needed to produce one of the world's largest exports.
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Mississauga -
As Canada's sixth largest city, there are many reasons Mississauga continues to be in the spot light. Home to one of the longest serving mayors in urban history, booming infrastructure and a growing population, shifting changes are plain to see.
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Dubbed the 'month of the mustache,' you may notice a lot of men in your area wearing one for a global movement called Movember, to raise awareness and funds towards men's health, which brings me back to the memory of the only friend I've truly lost.
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Toronto -
Police are continuing to investigate a string of collisions that injured 11 pedestrians , including two who had been struck fatally, in separate crashes across the Greater Toronto Area, in a single day.
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Middle earth fans: Your favourite characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's novels are returning to the screens. At an in flight screen near you, that is. Director Peter Jackson has teamed up with Air New Zealand to produce a new in flight safety video.
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Toronto -
A man is recovering after a dog attack left him with serious injuries to his face, neck and groin. When police arrived, it was confirmed the man lost one of his testicles as a result.
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By mid-2013, driving on the highways at night time in the Netherlands will get a bit brighter, with new, fluorescent lane markers that will remove the need for overhead lighting.
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Who doesn't love Halloween candy? Kids and grown ups alike. Enough said. But, if less than healthy ingredients hidden in common packaged foods has you concerned as a parent, fret not. There are a lot of creative (and healthy) options to try.
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In the wake of super storm Sandy, a familiar and welcoming children's character made an appearance to help calm the worries of fearful kids caught in the storm's path. It was Elmo, from Sesame Street.
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Toronto -
A Toronto woman is the city's first victim of super storm Sandy, after high winds blew a large Staples sign away, striking her in the head. The woman, believed to be in her 50's, was walking home on Monday evening, when she was killed.
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Doctors in Ontario want to dissuade the public from buying junk foods and calorie laden drinks, like pop, by imposing new rules that would require new warning labels on the packaging, similar to the graphics seen on cigarette packs.
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Toronto -
Chocolate lovers were in for a special treat at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, with a gala dedicated to their favourite sweet. The event, called "Cocoa Cabaret" kicked off the celebrations for the annual Toronto Chocolate Festival.
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