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Nikki Shaw

Nikki Shaw is an adult immigrant to Canada, from England; having published academically since the 1990s she is now enjoying the luxury of freelance journalism.

Recent Work by Nikki

Opinion: 'Natural' doesn't equal non-toxic, and that's a problem

Opinion: 'Natural' doesn't equal non-toxic, and that's a problem

Fans of murder mysteries probably already know this, but sometimes natural products can be deadly
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Opinion: Deafness is a continuum. It's not all or nothing

Opinion: Deafness is a continuum. It's not all or nothing

Nikki Shaw says she uses the term 'deaf' because she has accepted her deafness, and because it helps her
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Opinion: Sometimes it's just too hot out to walk your dog

Opinion: Sometimes it's just too hot out to walk your dog

Can’t stand bare foot on the floor and count to five? Then you shouldn’t be walking your dog on that surface without protection for their feet
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Opinion: An insight into the life of a service dog

Opinion: An insight into the life of a service dog

On a lazy Sunday afternoon
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Opinion: Living with rare anaphylaxis as an adult

Opinion: Living with rare anaphylaxis as an adult

It's not funny, despite what you may have seen in the movies
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Dispatch from a dog show

Dispatch from a dog show

Columnist and writer Nikki Shaw shares the sights and sounds of the Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club's Annual Dog Show
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