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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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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 17, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to allow BYOB at cultural and community outdoor events

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding tailgating rules beyond sporting events…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 17, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario plans to open high-occupancy vehicle lanes to all outside peak traffic times

TORONTO — Ontario drivers may soon be able to use…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 17, 2026

Sammy Hudes

February home sales fell but CREA still hopeful for strong spring market

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales continued moving…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film

March 17, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

How Canadian film ‘Undertone’ became a box-office hit despite public funding rejection

TORONTO — Personal grief, a potentially haunted house and a…

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Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game
Star

March 17, 2026

Scott Pilgrim returns to brawl on the digital streets of Toronto in new video game

Toronto cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley continues to mark his comic…

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He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking
Star

March 17, 2026

He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

The RCMP in N.S. have charged a man with a…

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Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this
Star

March 17, 2026

Thinking of moving to a more ‘affordable’ part of the country? Consider this

From affordable housing in Alberta to high taxes in Quebec,…

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Her body was left on a couch for 6 months. Family, advocates say the system failed her
Star

March 17, 2026

Her body was left on a couch for 6 months. Family, advocates say the system failed her

Two brothers avoided jail time after they admitted to keeping…

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Woman who wrote a book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him
Star

March 17, 2026

Woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about coping…

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