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      She survived addiction and human trafficking. Now she’s on the front lines helping others | CBC.ca Loaded

      She survived addiction and human trafficking. Now she’s on the front lines helping others

      2 years ago
      Duration 6:45

      She survived addiction and human trafficking. Now she’s on the front lines helping others

      • 2 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 6:45

      Vanessa Tookenay is in the fight against the homelessness and addiction crisis in Thunder Bay, Ont. - but she only recently escaped life on the streets herself. Her story is one of hope but also a call to action.

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