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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‘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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Who wins and who loses? Jamaica on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Who wins and who loses? Jamaica on China’s Belt and Road Initiative

This year Jamaica became the 10th Caribbean country to formally sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. China’s investments have brought much-needed infrastructure to…

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Historic Canadian black community welcomes descendents home
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Historic Canadian black community welcomes descendents home

A week-long event is celebrating the history, culture and people of Preston Township, Nova Scotia’s historic black community. Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly…

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