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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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Saskatchewan's 1st fossil specimens of horned centrosaurus discovered
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November 23, 2024

Saskatchewan’s 1st fossil specimens of horned centrosaurus discovered

McGill University students and paleontologists have documented what they say…

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Toronto lawyer who stole client money for vacations, handbags and shoes is jailed for contempt
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November 23, 2024

Toronto lawyer who stole client money for vacations, handbags and shoes is jailed for contempt

A disgraced real-estate lawyer who admitted to pilfering millions in…

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Who is muzzling Conservative MPs: the Speaker or Pierre Poilievre?
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November 23, 2024

Who is muzzling Conservative MPs: the Speaker or Pierre Poilievre?

In a fundraising appeal this week, the Conservative Party told…

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Felipe Forteza's record 6 field goals lead Laval to Vanier Cup victory
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November 23, 2024

Felipe Forteza’s record 6 field goals lead Laval to Vanier Cup victory

The Laval Rouge et Or won their second Vanier Cup…

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Quebec mayor says 'one-size-fits-all' language law isn't right for his town where French is thriving
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November 23, 2024

Quebec mayor says ‘one-size-fits-all’ language law isn’t right for his town where French is thriving

Following the adoption of Quebec’s Bill 96, municipalities with thousands…

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Justin Trudeau attends Taylor Swift show in Toronto with family members
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November 23, 2024

Justin Trudeau attends Taylor Swift show in Toronto with family members

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the fans checking out…

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3 arrested as Montreal anti-NATO demonstration turns violent
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November 23, 2024

3 arrested as Montreal anti-NATO demonstration turns violent

Montreal police say at least three people were arrested after…

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Manitoba detects 1st confirmed case of recently identified mpox strain in Canada
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November 23, 2024

Manitoba detects 1st confirmed case of recently identified mpox strain in Canada

Manitoba has detected the first confirmed case of a recently…

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Scott Bessent, a former Soros money manager, is Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Treasury
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November 23, 2024

Scott Bessent, a former Soros money manager, is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Treasury

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate former…

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