Tag: #Canada150
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Why I Quit The #Chronicle150 | Why I Quit.
in StoriesLast updated on February 7th, 2024 at 07:28 pmI started 2017 with a plan—or at the very least, something resembling one. Months later, most Canadians probably forgot, but we did indeed celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year! The hype was all too real between Ottawa’s grandiose plans and brand aplenty who wanted to make their…
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How RBC Wants to #Make150Count!
Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 07:48 pmBack in Grade 7 when school mandated that we do at least 40 hours of volunteering before we graduate, I didn’t know it’d unlock a culture of giving with me I didn’t even know was there. Hazel McCallion’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. The Square One Youth Centre.…
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Nikki Yeh, Journalist/Admin, Adventures in Baby Savings
in StoriesLast updated on February 13th, 2024 at 11:40 pmHello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to the #Chronicle150, where we strive to find 150 Canadian stories to commemorate this nation’s 150th birthday! The series took a break for a while—you wouldn’t believe how much is going on here behind the scenes—but it’s high time this project…
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Pauleanna Reid, Author | #Chronicle150 #35
in StoriesLast updated on February 13th, 2024 at 10:49 pmI have to say—I thought I’d struck Pauleanna’s nerve in my hunt for Live contributors. She’d told me she was too busy when I pressed her with one of my emails, but one brief look at her résumé will tell you that’s exactly what she was! Pauleanna’s…
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Talia Leacock, Storyteller
in StoriesLast updated on February 13th, 2024 at 10:46 pmFor the #Chronicle150, one thing I really appreciate is when people don’t feel forced to stick to the script. I met Talia when scouting contributors for this year’s Tales from the 2.9, quickly intrigued when I realised she holds a degree in professional writing from York University! I’ve…