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Behind the Headlines: Sask. singles seek sparks at Queen City Connect speed dating

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Relationships used to start by locking eyes at the sock hop, now it’s all about swiping right or left. This Valentine’s Day, Veronica Slade, the creator of Queen City Connect, is encouraging people to skip the swipe and try her speed dating events in Regina and Saskatoon. 650 CKOM's Mia Holowaychuk takes us Behind the Headlines.
14 Feb 2025 English Canada News

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