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At 13 years old, Kairo McLean is the youngest person to be nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year in Juno Awards history. He spoke with @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV about how he hopes to spread a message of peace and equality through his music.
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A rising star in the world of opera is about to make her big debut in the @CanadianOpera’s ‘The Magic Flute.’ Toronto’s Charlotte Siegel recently spoke with @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV about her journey and her upcoming performance.
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What started out as a hair salon for Black women has grown into a close-knit community and safe space. @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV spoke with Allison Hill, the woman behind Hill Studio, about why she decided to offer additional services to her community.
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For nearly 30 years, Toronto artist Robert Small has created the Legacy Poster, which features the accomplishments of Black Canadians. He spoke to @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv about this year’s poster and its focus on the future.
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Fashion designer @thesandylion works with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. After moving back home during the pandemic, she found some new inspiration: her parents. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Sandy Gill about her latest collection.
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Toronto’s own @DomaniqueGrant received international attention for a single she released near the start of the pandemic. Now, the singer/songwriter is back with new music, hoping to bring people joy. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Grant about her work.
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This young artist is using his talent to fight epilepsy. Seven-year-old Alessandro Rizzotti is auctioning off two of his paintings to raise money for SickKids Hospital. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Alessandro and his mom about how he discovered his new hobby.
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Sri Raghavan is celebrating her roots by creating modern home decor that she says is resonating with second-generation Canadians — and beyond. She spoke with @OurTorontoCBC host @Shannonmartintv about her story and her art. #CBCRediscoveringCulture
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Throughout the pandemic, food banks across the GTA have noticed a dramatic increase in use and demand — including @the519. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with the team behind the organization’s food programs about how they’ve had to adapt to keep up with the need.
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After experiencing cyber-bullying in school, Kyree Duffus co-founded @girlgangstrong_. @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv spoke with the mother-daughter duo about how they’re fighting bullying by building a supportive network of young women.
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Anna-Maria Mountfort is the founder of children’s accessories line mimiTENS, which made a special collection of custom mittens for children with limb differences. She spoke with @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv about the importance of adaptive clothing.
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‘Sort Of’ is the first Canadian primetime show to have a queer, trans feminine, South Asian Muslim cast as the lead performer. @ourtorontocbc’s @shannonmartintv spoke with Bilal Baig, the show’s co-creator, co-writer and lead performer, about how ‘Sort Of’ is breaking barriers.
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Born with hydrocephalus and later diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, @Danielsfamily was told he would never graduate from high school. He not only did so with honours, but he’s also landed his dream job. @ourtorontocbc’s @ShannonMartinTV spoke with him about never giving up.
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A new book written by @sbearbergman and illustrated by @sfreedmanlawson offers practical advice for anyone who is interested in making change. @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv spoke with Bergman at @AnotherStoryTO about ‘Special Topics in Being Human.’
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If you've ever wondered the secret to staying young — this gentleman may be onto something. Harry Mitchell is celebrating his 100th birthday. And as @ourtorontocbc’s @shannonmartintv discovered, dancing has played a starring role in every decade of Mitchell’s life.
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Harry Mitchell is celebrating his 100th birthday. 🎉🎉 He spoke to @ShannonMartinTV about how dance is helping him stay young. Tune in Sat + Sun @ noon and Mon @ 11am on CBC TV.
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Catherine Maront is behind @casecontainers, a program which collects used plastic takeout containers, washes them and resells them to restaurants. @OurTorontoCBC host @ShannonMartinTV spoke with Maront about where the program is now — and where she hopes it will go.
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Toronto-based Nlaka’pamux designer @WarrenStevScott recently launched a new fashion collection which celebrates his roots and his family. @ourtorontocbc host @ShannonMartinTV caught up with him in his studio.
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