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What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in and buy property and businesses at bargain prices.

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At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement
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January 27, 2025

At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers…

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Business, Economy, National

January 27, 2025

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can…

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Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains
Star

January 27, 2025

Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains

A nearly 6,000-year-old forest is once again seeing daylight after…

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Canadian farm goods retailer Peavey Mart closing all stores
Star

January 27, 2025

Canadian farm goods retailer Peavey Mart closing all stores

A Canadian farm goods store chain is closing all its…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Muller, Miller, Heise named PWHL’s three stars of the week

TORONTO — Boston Fleet forward Alina Muller, Toronto Sceptres forward…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Lauren Lenentine to serve as alternate for Team Kerri Einarson at Scotties

Team Kerri Einarson has added another player from the defunct…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 27, 2025

Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. slid…

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Environment, Lifestyle, National

January 27, 2025

Canada stops letting cross-border hikers enter B.C. via Pacific Crest Trail

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency says hikers on…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Raptors’ Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the…

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