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    Beatriz has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Public Law from the University of Toronto, and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Journalism from Centennial College. She previously worked as an Editorial Assistant at Salon Magazine, and contributed to the National Post and the Toronto Observer. Beatriz spends most of her free time reading fiction books, watching movies, and hanging out with her cat.

  • Toronto’s Biidaasige Park is expanding by 10 acres; here’s what you need to know about the expansion celebration

    What to know Toronto's Biidaasige Park is unveiling a new 10-acre expansion in the Port Lands this weekend. The City is hosting free events on...
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  • Toronto is one of Canada’s most curious cities about weight-loss medication: Study

    What to know Nearly a month after Health Canada approved its first genetic semaglutide medication for weight loss, interest in these kinds of medications is...
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  • Toronto temperatures are climbing back toward 30C this weekend after a cool week

    What to know Toronto will see temperatures climb back into the high 20s this weekend after a cooler start to the week. Thursday and Friday...
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  • ‘They are highly effective’: Expert weighs in as Canada unveils new graphic cigarette warnings

    What to know Canada is rolling out new graphic cigarette package warnings by Aug. 1, featuring 13 updated images that will cover 75 per cent...
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  • ‘Too many eyes’: Toronto residents raise privacy concerns as Chow eyes surveillance pricing ban

    What to know Toronto residents are reacting after Mayor Olivia Chow introduced a motion to explore banning surveillance pricing, which uses consumers' personal data to...
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  • ‘Surveillance pricing completely erodes a free market’: Expert weighs in on Olivia Chow’s push to protect Toronto shoppers

    What to know Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has introduced a motion directing staff to explore options to ban or regulate surveillance pricing, with recommendations expected...
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  • ‘You don’t want to leave anything to chance’: Dermatologist warns after woman alleges Toronto skin treatment left friend with chemical burn

    What to know An Instagram post by Namra Malik reveals her friend’s skin was allegedly cracking and swelling after getting a Cosmelan Facial at Facials...
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  • Buying a home in Ontario? These hidden costs can add thousands before you even move in

    What to know First-time buyers should budget for land transfer taxes, legal fees and closing adjustments before taking possession of a home. In addition to...
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  • ‘Girls aren’t being told what pain isn’t normal’: B.C. teen takes endometriosis fight to Parliament

    What to know Elize Nocente launched a parliamentary petition urging governments to introduce mandatory endometriosis education in Canadian schools. Nocente says better education would help...
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  • ‘Soot could be carcinogenic’: Expert warns wildfire smoke may leave harmful residue in homes

    What to know Properties closer to wildfires may accumulate soot and smoke residue that can damage surfaces, furniture and objects while leaving behind a smoky...
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  • Toronto’s cleaner air spaces: Where to escape wildfire smoke as poor air quality returns this weekend

    What to know As poor air quality conditions persist in Toronto, the city offers Cleaner Air Spaces where residents without access to air filtration can...
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  • Ontario has spent more than $84B on wildfire smoke. See how much every province has lost

    What to know A new report estimates wildfire smoke has resulted in $231 billion in health-related economic costs across Canada since 2014, with chronic illnesses...
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  • ‘Addiction consumed my thinking’: Hamilton woman apologizes after pleading guilty in $265K Taylor Swift ticket scam

    What to know A Hamilton couple pleaded guilty to fraud after admitting to selling fake Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets to 107 victims, resulting in...
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  • ‘People feel it’s gotten worse. The data shows it’: How wildfire smoke is becoming Canada’s new normal

    What to know A new Canadian Climate Institute analysis estimates wildfire smoke has contributed to 2,500 premature deaths annually and $231 billion in health-related economic...
    Toronto skyline shrouded in smoke with CN Tower visible amid hazy air, highlighting air quality concerns related to wildfire smoke.
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  • ‘Nobody wanted the patio’: Ontario businesses say heat waves and wildfire smoke are keeping customers away

    What to know A new Merchant Growth survey found 39 per cent of Ontario small businesses have seen weaker consumer demand this summer, while 45...
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