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    Osobe Waberi

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    Osobe Waberi graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She also has a diploma in News Media from Centennial College. She has written for Vice, Toronto Star, The Canadian Press, Huff Post, Narcity Canada and Aljazeera English. When not reporting the news, she’s having serious conversations with her melanated cat-daughter, while Jazmine Sullivan plays in the background.

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  • Here’s how to stop your bank account from getting drained by card-skimming devices

    Keeping your hard-earned money safe has never been more difficult with the rise in scams. And seemingly everyday, Canadians are getting caught up in some...
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  • A Jamaican food redo? Keith Lee visited a Caribbean restaurant in Scarborough and things didn’t go as planned

    Keith Lee is all Toronto can talk about after hitting up seven food locations in the city for nearly a week now. Some locations were...
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  • Customers south of the border are being asked to tip virtual servers. Is Toronto next?

    Another day, another tipping prompt to awkwardly navigate! This time, a restaurant in New York City is making headlines for asking customers to tip their...
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  • WNBA launches limited-edition merchandise courtesy of 9 female entrepreneurs across Canada who are doing it big

    Lately, women’s basketball has been nothing to play with, thanks to fan base momentum, record viewership and hard working women, both on and off the...
    Women's basketball hoodie featuring empowering message, fashion statement, streetwear style, urban clothing, casual wear, and sports apparel for women.
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  • This halal restaurant in Toronto is possibly the only fine dining location on King Street West that doesn’t carry alcohol

    There’s a new restaurant in town that’s already creating some buzz for standing out among its peers. Signature Restaurant is the newest addition to King...
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  • Netflix is releasing a true crime documentary about a daughter who hired hitmen to kill her parents in Markham

    A new true crime documentary is hitting Netflix on Wednesday and it’s going to hit close to home! What Jennifer Did will follow the story...
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  • ‘We sold out of everything,’ The owners of Biscuits to Baskets are still in recovery mode following Keith Lee’s visit to Ajax

    The Keith Lee effect is no laughing matter, at least according to one cafe and bakery that experienced it first-hand over the weekend. “We are...
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  • Why are Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J Cole going at it? We broke it down so you don’t have to

    The rap game is on fire right now, because three of its biggest players are going at it, and it’s getting out of hand. The...
    Diverse hip-hop artists with unique hairstyles and fashion at NOW Toronto event.
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  • 5 ways to spot a super sketchy job offer on LinkedIn, according to an expert

    Today’s job market has never been more tough on Canadians, and fake job scams aren’t making it any easier. According to an online privacy expert...
    Connected professional on smartphone with LinkedIn app, showcasing career networking and opportunities, in Toronto.
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  • ‘The eagle has landed,’ Keith Lee left his mark on Toronto after hitting up three local spots so far

    The biggest food critic on the internet was in the 6ix and it’s safe to say the city did not disappoint him. Keith Lee visited...
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  • A UofT study will pay new moms $70 just to share their thoughts on climate change

    A researcher at the University of Toronto is currently seeking new moms for a research project looking at how they are dealing with the climate...
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  • ‘Can’t afford to live in the city they work in,’ Regent Park community health-care workers reach tentative deal after nearly 2 weeks on strike

    Regent Park community health-care workers reached a deal this week for better pay after spending nearly two weeks on the picket line.  The workers are...
    Essential workers rally outside Regent Park Community Health Centre in Toronto, advocating for better healthcare funding and community support.
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  • A Toronto woman has the ultimate hack for shy girls meeting guys in public – just stamp his hands and call it a day

    A Toronto woman shared a unique and unconventional way to get someone’s attention and you’ll want to hear it. Content creator Michelle (@messnamedmichelle) recently went...
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  • Baddies in Brampton? A major reality TV series is coming to Canada and people have so many questions

    The Baddies are coming to B-town? That’s right, Baddies, a show executive produced and created by socialite Natalie Nun, which streams on The Zeus Network,...
    Colorful group of women dressed in fashionable outfits attending a Toronto event, showcasing diversity, confidence, and style, with a pink carpet background.
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  • Montreal woman needs help searching for her teenage brother who could be in Toronto, and hasn’t been seen since summer

    A Montreal resident wants the public’s help searching for her missing teenage brother who might be in Toronto. According to Montreal police, 15-year-old Sémy Habarurema...
    Diverse Black women and girls expressing confidence, friendship, and empowerment in urban outdoor settings in Toronto.
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