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How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

The brutal murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in southern England has ignited another volatile debate in the U.K. over race and what’s been described as “white grievance.” Despite pleas from Nowak’s grieving family to prevent his death from sparking racial division, prominent far-right and populist figures have tried to exploit the tragedy.

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With walls, berms and raised roads, Fort McMurray, Alta., is working to keep its river from overflowing
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December 28, 2024

With walls, berms and raised roads, Fort McMurray, Alta., is working to keep its river from overflowing

Fort McMurray sits at the junction of two rivers, which…

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Alberta drought conditions expected to improve heading into 2025
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December 28, 2024

Alberta drought conditions expected to improve heading into 2025

In 2024, it was a roller-coaster of a growing season…

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How B.C.'s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping
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December 28, 2024

How B.C.’s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping

From construction and demolition waste to old mattresses and furniture,…

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Museum of Bad Gifts an homage to the awkward, the unwanted and the inappropriate
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December 28, 2024

Museum of Bad Gifts an homage to the awkward, the unwanted and the inappropriate

This season of gift-giving, the awkward, the unwanted and the…

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India's trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal 'exploited' system, experts say
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December 28, 2024

India’s trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal ‘exploited’ system, experts say

An investigation by Indian officials that alleges dozens of Canadian colleges…

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Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors
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December 28, 2024

Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

Latvia shocks Canadian team with late comeback, with Eriks Mateiko…

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A truck driver's quiet kindness on the highway leads to gratitude and recognition
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December 28, 2024

A truck driver’s quiet kindness on the highway leads to gratitude and recognition

A B.C. truck driver is being recognized for his good…

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Vancouver's Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 potential jobs lost
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December 27, 2024

Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 potential jobs lost

The company that has described itself as North America’s largest…

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Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel dead at 78 after cancer battle
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December 27, 2024

Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel dead at 78 after cancer battle

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer,…

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