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<p>Rowan Jones became an #iwill ambassador from a position of just wanting to “try to prevent even one person from going through what I did”. This week is #iwill week, an annual celebration of the work young people, ambassadors, champions, and partners are leading up and down the UK. The #iwill movement, supported by UK […]</p>
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Accelerate TV has released a new episode of their hilarious web series “Visa on Arrival,” and this episode is titled “Halloween Special.” “Visa on Arrival”…
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Located near the refrigerated rink at the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/downtown-montreals-massive-new-skating-rink-just-opened-its-completely-free-photos" target="_blank">Esplanade Tranquille</a>, the slide park is open from:</p><ul><li>Wednesday to Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m</li><li>Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m </li><li>Extender hours during spring break</li></ul><p>So, if you’re looking for a fun, easy way to embrace winter without leaving the city or just blow off some steam the next time you're downtown, this might be it. </p><p>For more details on the opening weekend, you can check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LesJardinsGamelin/" target="_blank">Glissades Gamelin’s Facebook page</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
