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Vanessa Lu

@vlu

Ex-Toronto Star journalist. Steeltown gal. Hockey and swimming mom. Chef. Chauffeur. Coffee addict.

Vanessa Lu reposted

📢Spread the word! We’re hosting #VaxtheEast clinics on February 12 & 13 from 8am to 7:30pm. These family-friendly clinics will offer first, second, third & paediatric COVID-19 vaccines.🩹Book your appointment today! 👉 bit.ly/3rBSSha

Team Toronto launching “Vax The East” – a 10-day campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates across Toronto’s east end. News release: toronto.ca/news/team-toro…

cityoftoronto's tweet image. Team Toronto launching “Vax The East” – a 10-day campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates across Toronto’s east end. 

News release: toronto.ca/news/team-toro…


Vanessa Lu reposted

Our final Family Trivia Night of the year is tonight at 6:30pm! Get ready for 5 rounds of #science-themed trivia with @PJMasks! Plus, stay till the end for a chance to #win cool prizes. Register for this free by 6pm 👉 bit.ly/31XBhWW

OntScienceCtr's tweet image. Our final Family Trivia Night of the year is tonight at 6:30pm! Get ready for 5 rounds of #science-themed trivia with @PJMasks! Plus, stay till the end for a chance to #win cool prizes. Register for this free by 6pm 👉 bit.ly/31XBhWW

Thank you to all the hard-working volunteers today. My two kids and their friends vaccinated at Scotiabank Arena. We are so grateful.

vlu's tweet image. Thank you to all the hard-working volunteers today. My two kids and their friends vaccinated at Scotiabank Arena. We are so grateful.

Thanks to @VaxHuntersCan @HRHospital for your quick updates. My two teens got their first doses today. Very grateful.


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JOB POSTING ALERT: The NYT is hiring a full-time news assistant in Canada. This is a great job for a budding journalist looking to get experience. Please retweet: nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/INYT/job…


Vanessa Lu reposted

*** ALSO #TDSB PARENTS PLEASE NOTE -- school is now set to start Tues Sept. 15 for both elementary and secondary students. Chair @AlexBrownWard12 says teachers, principals, VPs, custoidans will be in school from Sept. 8 to prep #tdsb


Tune in this afternoon

Today at 2 p.m., we’re talking about #IndigenousAstronomy with @ROMToronto. Join us to discover the star stories of the peoples of #TurtleIsland and understand their significance to guide, teach and inspire. 👉 bit.ly/2N2H02K #IndigenousHistoryMonth #FacebookLive

OntScienceCtr's tweet image. Today at 2 p.m., we’re talking about #IndigenousAstronomy with @ROMToronto. Join us to discover the star stories of the peoples of #TurtleIsland and understand their significance to guide, teach and inspire. 👉 bit.ly/2N2H02K #IndigenousHistoryMonth #FacebookLive


Tune in today

Math doesn't have to be boring. Join @OntScienceCtr presenter David Yun Monday at 1 p.m. ET as he makes math fun — and teaches us a trick (or two!) live. 🧮 torstar.co/ubrZ50zOxIR



Want to learn about the aerodynamics of paper airplanes? Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. on thestar.com. #ScienceAtHome

Learn how to make the best paper planes with science educator John Cadavos tomorrow at 12:30 pm on @TorontoStar. 👉 bit.ly/35sftAo #ScienceAtHome



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NEW: Education Minister Stephen Lecce says “all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19” onted #onpoli #cdned @Sflecce #COVID19


I can confirm little formal learning is happening at my house, but plenty of life lessons to share about kindness, compassion and resilience. Hang in there, parents.

“Homeschooling has been a bit of a bust.” Parents’ tales of frustration - and, some fun - during the school shutdown. #onted thestar.com/news/gta/2020/…



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Breaking- province, #etfo reach tentative deal #onted


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Since our doors are temporarily closed, we’re gearing up to bring the Science Centre to you! What would you like to #explore & #learn more about? Let us know. We’re listening!👂 #TakingSuggestions #AtHomeTogether #FlattenTheCurve #ScienceFromHome

OntScienceCtr's tweet image. Since our doors are temporarily closed, we’re gearing up to bring the Science Centre to you! What would you like to #explore & #learn more about? Let us know. We’re listening!👂

#TakingSuggestions #AtHomeTogether #FlattenTheCurve #ScienceFromHome

Vanessa Lu reposted

Katherine Johnson used a pencil, a slide rule and her amazing math skills to help @NASA land on the moon.🌙 #HiddenFigures

We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: go.nasa.gov/2SUMtN2

NASA's tweet image. We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: go.nasa.gov/2SUMtN2


Vanessa Lu reposted

The world needs #science, and science needs #women. #Celebrate women and girls in science with us on Sunday Feb. 9!👩‍🔬For a full list of activities 👉bit.ly/2QtPsuv #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #ScienceNeedsWomen #DiscoverON #ExploreON

OntScienceCtr's tweet image. The world needs #science, and science needs #women. #Celebrate women and girls in science with us on Sunday Feb. 9!👩‍🔬For a full list of activities 👉bit.ly/2QtPsuv

#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#ScienceNeedsWomen #DiscoverON #ExploreON

Vanessa Lu reposted

BREAKING: Talks between #osstf and province called off by new mediator, who says sides too far apart. Memo to @osstf members says" Given the distance between the two parties, the mediator has determined that further discussions tomorrow would not be beneficial" #onted #onpoli


Vanessa Lu reposted

Class is not dismissed - as #cupe and #onted reach deal, averting a strike: #onpoli thestar.com/politics/provi… Schools to open as usual, Monday.


Happy birthday @OntScienceCtr

In 1969, people went to the moon and then this little boy got to go to a brand new science centre on his part of the earth to see a real piece of the moon with his own eyes. The @OntScienceCtr changes lives. Thank you, @Cmdr_Hadfield. #ScienceCentre50

InnovatorsBall's tweet image. In 1969, people went to the moon and then this little boy got to go to a brand new science centre on his part of the earth to see a real piece of the moon with his own eyes.

The @OntScienceCtr changes lives. Thank you, @Cmdr_Hadfield. #ScienceCentre50


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