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At 13 years old, Kairo McLean is the youngest person to be nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year in Juno Awards history. He spoke with @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV about how he hopes to spread a message of peace and equality through his music.

A rising star in the world of opera is about to make her big debut in the @CanadianOpera’s ‘The Magic Flute.’ Toronto’s Charlotte Siegel recently spoke with @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV about her journey and her upcoming performance.

Our Toronto’s Shannon Martin met with Allison Hill, the woman behind Hill Studio, to talk about how her passion for wellness is helping her clients thrive. bit.ly/3smDaHl

What started out as a hair salon for Black women has grown into a close-knit community and safe space. @OurTorontoCBC’s @ShannonMartinTV spoke with Allison Hill, the woman behind Hill Studio, about why she decided to offer additional services to her community.

For nearly 30 years, Toronto artist Robert Small has created the Legacy Poster, which features the accomplishments of Black Canadians. He spoke to @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv about this year’s poster and its focus on the future.

Fashion designer @thesandylion works with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. After moving back home during the pandemic, she found some new inspiration: her parents. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Sandy Gill about her latest collection.

Toronto’s own @DomaniqueGrant received international attention for a single she released near the start of the pandemic. Now, the singer/songwriter is back with new music, hoping to bring people joy. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Grant about her work.

This young artist is using his talent to fight epilepsy. Seven-year-old Alessandro Rizzotti is auctioning off two of his paintings to raise money for SickKids Hospital. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with Alessandro and his mom about how he discovered his new hobby.

Sri Raghavan is celebrating her roots by creating modern home decor that she says is resonating with second-generation Canadians — and beyond. She spoke with @OurTorontoCBC host @Shannonmartintv about her story and her art. #CBCRediscoveringCulture

Throughout the pandemic, food banks across the GTA have noticed a dramatic increase in use and demand — including @the519. @OurTorontoCBC host @shannonmartintv spoke with the team behind the organization’s food programs about how they’ve had to adapt to keep up with the need.

After experiencing cyber-bullying in school, Kyree Duffus co-founded @girlgangstrong_. @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv spoke with the mother-daughter duo about how they’re fighting bullying by building a supportive network of young women.

Anna-Maria Mountfort is the founder of children’s accessories line mimiTENS, which made a special collection of custom mittens for children with limb differences. She spoke with @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv about the importance of adaptive clothing.

‘Sort Of’ is the first Canadian primetime show to have a queer, trans feminine, South Asian Muslim cast as the lead performer. @ourtorontocbc’s @shannonmartintv spoke with Bilal Baig, the show’s co-creator, co-writer and lead performer, about how ‘Sort Of’ is breaking barriers.

Born with hydrocephalus and later diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, @Danielsfamily was told he would never graduate from high school. He not only did so with honours, but he’s also landed his dream job. @ourtorontocbc’s @ShannonMartinTV spoke with him about never giving up.

A new book written by @sbearbergman and illustrated by @sfreedmanlawson offers practical advice for anyone who is interested in making change. @ourtorontocbc host @shannonmartintv spoke with Bergman at @AnotherStoryTO about ‘Special Topics in Being Human.’

If you've ever wondered the secret to staying young — this gentleman may be onto something. Harry Mitchell is celebrating his 100th birthday. And as @ourtorontocbc’s @shannonmartintv discovered, dancing has played a starring role in every decade of Mitchell’s life.

Harry Mitchell is celebrating his 100th birthday. 🎉🎉 He spoke to @ShannonMartinTV about how dance is helping him stay young. Tune in Sat + Sun @ noon and Mon @ 11am on CBC TV.

Catherine Maront is behind @casecontainers, a program which collects used plastic takeout containers, washes them and resells them to restaurants. @OurTorontoCBC host @ShannonMartinTV spoke with Maront about where the program is now — and where she hopes it will go.

Toronto-based Nlaka’pamux designer @WarrenStevScott recently launched a new fashion collection which celebrates his roots and his family. @ourtorontocbc host @ShannonMartinTV caught up with him in his studio.