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Michael Ott

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I am a writer, reporter, researcher, journalist, and editor currently residing in Toronto, Canada.

My work has focused on social issues journalism, local news, breaking coverage, and more.

I completed a master's degree in Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).

Along with journalism, my passions include video games, teaching, writing, owning too many plants, and deleting emails.

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The Pulse Nightclub Shooting Anniversary: What Lessons Did We Learn? - Toronto Pflag

The Pulse Nightclub Shooting Anniversary: What Lessons Did We Learn? - Toronto Pflag

June 12th marks the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, USA, and one of the darkest momen…

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Marking World Aids Day - Toronto Pflag

Marking World Aids Day - Toronto Pflag

The 1st of December is an important day, marking not just the beginning of the holiday season for many, but t…

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Why is Pride Month in June? A look back at the Stonewall Riots - Toronto Pflag

Why is Pride Month in June? A look back at the Stonewall Riots - Toronto Pflag

Why do we celebrate Pride Month in June? Why is Pride marked by a parade? Why do we so often hear about Marsh…

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Inside Jason Kenney’s anti-LGBTQ2 Alberta

Inside Jason Kenney’s anti-LGBTQ2 Alberta

In a relatively queer-friendly country, the province remains an outlier under Kenney’s power

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A Toronto drag queen is the first Canadian contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race

A Toronto drag queen is the first Canadian contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race

A Toronto drag queen is the first Canadian contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race A Toronto drag queen is the first…

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Fans hope new Legend of Zelda game will save failing Wii U console

Fans hope new Legend of Zelda game will save failing Wii U console

Nintendo previewed their highly-anticipated trailer for the new Legend of Zelda game today at the annual Elec…

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Barbara Ascension Mats: Full Ascension and Talent Materials List

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By Michael Ott
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Barbara Hydro Catalyst Mondstadt Guides Ascension Builds Weapons Team Comp Constellation Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Barbara isn't just one of the best healers in Genshin Impact, she's also a free character, meaning many players may want to level her up and improve her talents. This charming young woman is the deaconess of the Church of Favonius, and she wields a Hydro Vision that she uses to heal the party.
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Stardew Valley: All Universally Liked Gifts

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By Stardew Valley Characters, Michael Ott
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Table of contents In Stardew Valley, it can be hard to remember the gift preferences of around two dozen people. Luckily, there are some gifts that are almost universally liked, making them a safe bet to give to most people. Giving a liked gift will grant you 45 friendship points with the person who receives it. Related 10 Beginner's Tips For Stardew Valley Sure, there are Universal Loves as well, but there is only a handful of them and they're pretty valuable and rare.
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Chiori Ascension Mats: Full Ascension and Talent Materials List Original

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By Michael Ott
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Chiori Geo Sword Inazuma Guides Ascension Builds (coming soon) Weapons (coming soon) Team Comp (coming soon) Constellation (coming soon) Player Mistakes (coming soon) Back to All Characters Chiori in Genshin Impact is a fascinating character, being the first character from Inazuma to become playable during the Fontaine arc.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing pick-up stories for my university newspaper

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! Very difficult compared to a modern keyboard.

How is social media changing news?

It's adding a whole new way of viewing news and journalism, and opening the industry to people who never could have been a part of it before
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