CampusOne CONNECT | August 2025

DearReader,

Iamthrilledtowelcomeyoutothelatestedition ofournewsletter.

Summerisfinallyhere—andwithit,longsunny days,warmevenings,andawell-deserved break.

AtCampusOne,we’reembracingtheseason withopenarms.Thismonth’snewsletteris packedwithsummerhighlightsandideasfor makingthemostofthebeautifulweather.Now’s thetimetoslowdownandenjoyallTorontohas tooffer!

Wishingyounicesunnydays,

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