Shouldering the load during Partnership Walk

Annual fundraiser event aims to fight global poverty

Raphael Shanna

Raphael Shanna

More than 2,000 people took part in the World Partnership Walk on Sunday from Beacon Hill Park.

The walk is Canada’s largest annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness to fight global poverty.

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