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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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Sports

January 27, 2026

Gregory Strong

Manitoba’s Lawes remains unbeaten, books playoff spot at Scotties

MISSISSAUGA — Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes has simply rolled through the…

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Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?
Star

January 27, 2026

Fact check: Is the U.S. now controlling what’s posted on TikTok?

After a deal was reached to keep TikTok operating in…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 27, 2026

Highway 401 closed east of Toronto after series of collisions involving 50 vehicles

A series of collisions involving about 50 vehicles on Tuesday…

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Environment, Lifestyle, Sports

January 27, 2026

Dan Ralph

Former CFL player Chambers preparing young athletes for their next steps

Fourteen years after being selected in the first round of…

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Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells
Star

January 27, 2026

Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells

A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 27, 2026

Man escapes Toronto jail by impersonating another inmate set for release: police

TORONTO — Toronto police are seeking help from the public…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 27, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Toronto crews working to remove snow from streets, starting with hospitals: Chow

TORONTO — Crews in Toronto are shifting their efforts from…

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Charges laid after potential bomb-making chemicals found at London, Ont., home
Star

January 27, 2026

Charges laid after potential bomb-making chemicals found at London, Ont., home

Four people face multiple charges after police say a trespassing…

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Atlantic, Business, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport, Travel

January 27, 2026

Air travel recovery ramps up after snow blast, but thousands still face cancellations

Air travel picked back up in earnest today as crews…

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