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Centre of the Universe
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en slang Canada derogatory en @derogatory name for:Toronto caplc p/Ontario c/Canada.
en 2004 Barry D. Stewart Across the Land --a Canadian Journey of Discovery Trafford Publishing 9781412022767 96 The announcer finished the report with, “All is well in the Centre of the Universe; the Toronto Maple Leafs won a hockey game last night.” I loved it. That sentiment will keep Canada together long after the politicians have finished
en 2011 William (Bill) E. Smith; Bill Smith Rant & Dawdle: The Fictional Memoir of Colston Willmott Charivari Press 9781895166064 285 Back in the centre of the universe – Toronto, the 'vortex' of all known Canadian culture, most of the gigs were self-promoted, presented in the unused basement room of a hotel or the back room of a hip café.
en 2017-10-31 Gare Joyce Young Leafs: The Making of a New Hockey History Simon and Schuster 9781501169878 67 No one is credited with coming up with the definitive jab at Toronto—the Centre of the Universe—and thus some sharp wit squandered a million-dollar trademark opportunity.
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