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Summerisfinallyhere—andwithit,longsunny days,warmevenings,andawell-deserved break.
AtCampusOne,we’reembracingtheseason withopenarms.Thismonth’snewsletteris packedwithsummerhighlightsandideasfor makingthemostofthebeautifulweather.Now’s thetimetoslowdownandenjoyallTorontohas tooffer!
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OnThirdThoughtisa combinationgelato andwinebarthat servesscoops,pints andwines,aswellas gelatowithalcoholinfusedflavourslike Aperolspritzand mojito.
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