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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.

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    What to know Hundreds of tenants and supporters occupied a west-end Toronto apartment building after a resident was allegedly wrongfully evicted. The tenant claims they...
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  • ‘Young people are finding loopholes’: Ontario teen says Canada’s proposed social media ban for under-16s won’t work

    What to know Ontario teen journalist Wyatt Sharpe says Canada's proposed ban on social media accounts for youth under 16 could be ineffective, arguing many...
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  • Looking for a World Cup watch party? This interactive Toronto map has 148 venues

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  • 7 Canadian cities where a detached home down payment is still under $200K

    What to know A new Zoocasa report found seven Canadian cities where buyers can make a 20 per cent down payment on a detached home...
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  • Is putting money into an FHSA still worth it? Here’s what an expert says

    What to know The FHSA allows first-time homebuyers to save toward a home with both tax-deductible contributions and tax-free withdrawals, making it unique among Canadian...
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  • ‘A good start’: Team Canada fans still hopeful following World Cup tie with Bosnia and Herzegovina

    What to know Canada tied with Bosnia and Herzegovina in its first World Cup match at the Toronto Stadium.  Fans told Now Toronto they were...
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  • Team Canada ties 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in first Toronto World Cup match

    What to know Bosnia and Herzegovina's Jovo Lukić scored in the 20th minute, becoming the first player to score a World Cup goal on Canadian...
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  • ‘Are you Bosnia or Herzegovina?’: Canada fans cook with World Cup trash talk

    What to know Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina supporters filled Toronto streets ahead of the country's first World Cup match at Toronto Stadium. Now Toronto captured Canadian...
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  • Taste of Little Italy kicks off today in Toronto; here’s all you need to know about the event

    What to know Taste of Little Italy is taking over College Street from June 12 to 14 with food vendors, live entertainment, carnival attractions and...
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  • ‘Made all the way here for nothing’: Toronto frustrated after FIFA Fan Festival cancelled due to rain

    What to know The City of Toronto evacuated and closed the FIFA Fan Festival on Thursday afternoon due to the risk of lightning during the...
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  • Toronto fans boo U.S.A. flag, cheer on Canada, Mexico as World Cup kicks off

    What to know Fans gathered at Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival to watch a live screening of the World Cup Opening Ceremony held at Estadio Azteca...
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  • Mexico vs. South Africa: Best Toronto spots to watch FIFA World Cup opener

    The World Cup is officially kicking off with Mexico and South Africa facing each out in the first tournament match on Thursday.  For those looking...
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  • Going to Canada vs. Bosnia? Here’s how TTC service is changing in Toronto

    What to know The TTC is increasing service on several bus, streetcar and subway routes to accommodate World Cup crowds and support Toronto's transit-first strategy....
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  • ‘He would be welcome’: Olivia Chow on Somali FIFA referee barred from entering U.S. for World Cup

    What to know Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan was reportedly denied entry to the U.S. ahead of the World Cup after being found inadmissible during...
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  • Canada vs. Bosnia: Liberty Village ‘Feeling the buzz already’ ahead of World Cup action

    What to know Businesses in Liberty Village are preparing for a surge of visitors as Toronto hosts its first World Cup match on Friday. Italian...
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