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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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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

Latest blaze at Toronto condo towers extinguished, fire crews no longer monitoring

TORONTO — Toronto fire officials say they have extinguished a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

Teen charged with murder after man dies following fight in Oshawa, Ont.: police

Police in Durham Region say a 16-year-old boy has been…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

May 11, 2026

Christopher Reynolds

Pearson airport CEO defends current ownership model as feds explore privatization

As talk of privatization swirls, the head of Toronto’s Pearson…

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Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary
Star

May 11, 2026

Despite profound loss, Martin Short’s ‘happy gene’ on display in new documentary

If there’s a thin line separating laughter and pain, then…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario nurses launch constitutional challenge over lack of right to strike

TORONTO — The Ontario Nurses’ Association is launching a constitutional…

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IN PHOTOS | A tulip showcase in Canada's capital
Star

May 11, 2026

IN PHOTOS | A tulip showcase in Canada’s capital

The colourful tulips at Commissioners Park in Ottawa are on…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

One person dead after fire at downtown Toronto community housing building

TORONTO — Fire officials say one person is dead after…

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National, Prairies/BC, Sports

May 11, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto

Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 11, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario allowing pharmacists to treat more conditions, administer more vaccines

TORONTO — Ontario pharmacists will soon be allowed to administer…

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