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Issue 59 | Jan 2015 [storm]

Hi again. Ever since grade one, I've looked forward to a Snow Day each year. We haven't had a good storm in Toronto this winter. New York City hasn't either but other places have. I've only used our snowblower twice! At least we haven't had a night without heat or electricity.

— Promod

PS How do you like the weather?

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