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Song: “Enough For Love”
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Enough For Love by singer/producer Kelela is a chill pop track from…
Movie: “You People”
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Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…
to throw shade
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In North American English, this expression typically means…
International Mother Language Day
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Between 1947 and 1955, citizens of modern-day Bangladesh, known then as East Pakistan, fought for…
Book: “Born A Crime”
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“Born A Crime” by comedian and former talk show host Trevor Noah is an eye-opening memoir that…
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to crop dust
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While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
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Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…
Profile: British Columbia
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Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…
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