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Queer Spelling Bee raises funds for the Village

Money to help buy rainbow banners for Bank St

By Heather Wallace Jun 09, 2008, 8:00 PM EDT

S-H-A-N-G-H-A-I, SHANGHAI! The Spelling Bee was held at Shanghai restaurant on Somerset St West, and hosted by China Doll and Glenn Crawford. Credit: (Heather Wallace photo)

Supporters of the Village project held a second Queer Spelling Bee Jun 6 to raise money for rainbow flags on Bank St.

See how these contestants fared without the help of their trusty spell checker. Xtra.ca videographer Heather Wallace was there:

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