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I hope you enjoyed that look at the life of Charles.
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Despite the fact that he was 195 kilograms, Charles was afraid of toads.
He also didn't like tall men as he saw them as rivals. He wasn't a fan of seeing donkeys or alpacas but had no problem when he saw dogs walk by his enclosure.
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The zoo had only opened a month earlier and Charles became one of the top attractions for visitors.
Over the course of the next 50 years, Charles sired 11 children, three of which he outlived. He also had six grandchildren by the end of his life.
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On Oct. 29, Charles the Gorilla died at the age of 52 at the Toronto Zoo with staff & his daughter Johari at his side.
Beloved by visitors, Charles was known for his paintings that helped raise money for the zoo.
In honour of Charles, let's learn more about him :)
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This cannot be stated enough. Many provinces have been taking federal health care transfers and not spending all of it on health care (and spending much of it on provincial tax cuts), then blaming the federal government for underfunding. https://t.co/OYmDEJDyVC
Today ElizabethMay said: "If elected Prime Minister, Mr. Poilievre would automatically receive security clearance without the oversight that a regular process provides."
This is why an election prior to results from foreign interference report poses serious risks to our democracy
I'm grateful to @TODAYshow for allowing me to share my journey w #LongCovid. It was painful going through "before" covid pictures to send for the article, but it is so important to tell our stories. I will do so until there is a cure. https://t.co/sSyob1cufX
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Pain Canada, a national initiative that’s creating opportunities for action on chronic pain by connecting organizations, people and ideas. Learn more at https://t.co/Uzh2fK5PUf.