Jamaica recovering after Hurricane Melissa brings devastation to Caribbean
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Jamaica recovering after Hurricane Melissa brings devastation to Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 2 storm, is passing over the Bahamas after cutting a destructive path through Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti. Journalist Zahra Burton…

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CBC News: The National | Hurricane Melissa hits Caribbean
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CBC News: The National | Hurricane Melissa hits Caribbean

Oct. 28, 2025 | Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean bringing catastrophic winds and flooding. Alberta uses the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back…

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As Guyana’s oil sector booms, so do its growing pains
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As Guyana’s oil sector booms, so do its growing pains

Guyana stands out among South American countries thanks to its abundant rainforests that double as carbon sinks, capturing more carbon dioxide than the country emits,…

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Winnipeg historian talks about loss of Sutherland Hotel, significance to Black community
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Winnipeg historian talks about loss of Sutherland Hotel, significance to Black community

What once was a historic building that housed railway workers is now rubble. We take a closer look at the impact it had on Winnipeg’s…

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‘Vile, racist’ mass text messages sent to Black people in U.S. after election
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‘Vile, racist’ mass text messages sent to Black people in U.S. after election

Racist texts with references to ‘picking cotton,’ ‘plantations’ and ‘slave catchers’ have been sent to Black people in at least 20 U.S. states shortly after…

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Hurricane Beryl slams into Jamaica
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Hurricane Beryl slams into Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl brought powerful winds and torrential rains to Jamaica before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico’s Caribbean coast. #hurricane #news…

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