Meet Elissa, reporting from Queen West

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Mendes, E. (2026, October 4). Meet Elissa, reporting from Queen West. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/meet-elissa-reporting-from-queen-west/article_d7b5b25c-3d3f-48cd-9dde-1086764efa60.html

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Elissa Mendes, a new intern at the Toronto Star's breaking news desk and recent transplant to Toronto, introduces herself as she prepares to cover Nuit Blanche, an annual all-night arts festival. She expresses particular enthusiasm for experiencing how this year’s event encapsulates the city's extensive cultural heritage within one night.

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Elissa Mendes, an intern at The Star's breaking news desk, introduces herself as someone new to Toronto. She expresses excitement about the upcoming Nuit Blanche, an event that will showcase decades of the city’s artistic heritage in one night. This annual all-night arts festival is a significant cultural highlight for residents and visitors alike.

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My name is Elissa Mendes, and I’m an intern working on the Star’s breaking news desk. asserted

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I’m new to living in Toronto, so I’m especially excited to see how this year’s Nuit Blanche condenses decades of local arts history into a single evening. asserted

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Meet Elissa, reporting from Queen West

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