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    The Ultimate American Company is Leaving the US over Trump's Tariffs

    ‘American success story’ Harley-Davidson to shift production out of U.S. to avoid Trump’s trade war President Donald Trump’s trade war with the European Union is undermining Harley-Davidson Inc., a manufacturer he embraced soon after taking office, by costing the company as much as US$100...
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    CBC: Saudi Arabia women hit the road as world's last female driving ban lifted

    Saudi Arabia women hit the road as world's last female driving ban lifted Saudi women drove to work and ran errands on Sunday, relishing the freedom to move about without relying on men after the kingdom lifted the world's last remaining ban on women driving. It's a historic moment for women...
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    Doug Ford Loses Billions in First Policy Blunder

    Ford: The Budget Will Balance Itself Billions of dollars in limbo as incoming Ontario premier vows to nix cap-and-trade The cancellation of Ontario's cap-and-trade system could leave billions of dollars in carbon credits in limbo and consumers on the hook for pricey home upgrades that were...
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    Canadians overwhelmingly disapprove of Donald Trump

    Canadians overwhelmingly disapprove of Donald Trump, poll says Four out of five Canadians disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump in the wake of an escalating trade war with Canada, a new poll has found. The Campaign Research survey also found 72 per cent believe Trump’s protectionist...
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    New Trump Immigration Bill gets REJECTED

    Jinonphonics says it's Trudeau's fault. House rejects hard-right immigration bill, baring GOP divide WASHINGTON—The House killed a hard-right immigration bill Thursday and Republican leaders delayed a planned vote on a compromise GOP package with the party’s lawmakers fiercely divided over...
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    Marijuana will be legal in September 2018

    Just in time for school, y'all! And if you don't like the price, you can grow your own. :) Marijuana legalization Bill C-45 officially passes Senate vote, heading for royal assent The Senate has voted to accept the latest version of the government’s long-debated legal marijuana legislation...
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    Trudeau: 'What's going on in the US is wrong.'

    The rebellion is coming folks! ‘What’s going on in the United States is wrong:’ Trudeau adds voice to chorus condemning Trump After two days of demands by critics that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau breaks his silence and condemn U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy of separating children from...
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    Germany's World Cup team symbolizes country's new, multicultural identity

    Angry white mob incoming. Germany's World Cup team symbolizes country's new, multicultural identity (CNN) — The warm weather in Berlin is the perfect backdrop for a repeat "Summer Fairytale" this World Cup season. That 2006 documentary captured a confident nation enthralled with the...
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    The G7's only legal recreational marijuana law is almost ready

    The G7's only legal recreational marijuana law is getting very close to the finish line Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is sending his legal marijuana law back to the Senate in what are likely the final procedural steps that could see the bill be approved in coming days...
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    Now confirmed that Trump is putting innocent children in cages

    Apparently, 'literally Hitler' was not an exaggeration. These photos were the Trump administration’s attempt to quiet criticism. They’re only increasing critics’ horror. As attention to the issue of child separation reaches a new high on Monday, the Trump administration is trying to defend...
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    Ontario has made $3 Billion from Cap and Trade in less than a year

    Drug Fraud not even sworn in yet and he's already fukking up worse than Wynne. :lol: Ontario has made close to $3 billion in a series of cap-and-trade auctions since the system was introduced by the Liberals last year. The cap-and-trade system aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions by putting...
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    Happy Birthday!!! FROM JAIL

    :lol: Federal judge jails ex-Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort ahead of trial WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is going to jail. On Friday, Manafort was ordered into custody after a federal judge revoked his house arrest, citing newly filed...
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    Trump’s tariffs are already backfiring

    Trump’s tariffs are already backfiring Before steel and aluminum tariffs alienated our allies, before President Trump suggested car imports threatened our “national security,” before that 1,000-plus-item list of Chinese goods targeted for new tariffs, there were washing machines. Yes, washing...
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    Doug Ford is a Liberal

    Doug Ford and Chrystia Freeland put forward united front on U.S. trade dispute Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and Ontario’s incoming premier Doug Ford say they are committed to working together to resolve the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S. The pair met at Queen’s Park on...
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    Canadian Debt Hits Record Lows

    Uh oh. It's good economic news time again! Canada's Household Debt-to-Income Ratio Posts Record Decline Canada’s ratio of household debt to income posted the biggest decline on record in the first quarter with mortgage lending curbed by tougher rules and higher interest rates...
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    Is the Woman Uprising About to Happen?

    Democratic women win big in key Virginia House primaries Washington (CNN) — The year of women continues. In the four Virginia competitive US House races in November, female candidates have all won the Democratic nominations, the latest example of the party turning to women to unseat vulnerable...
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    Hurricane Maria Killed over 1400 more people than US Government Reported

    Climate change. Puerto Rico shares new Hurricane Maria death toll data after legal battle The Puerto Rico government recorded a staggering 1,427 more deaths in the months during and after Hurricane Maria than the four years that preceded the storm, according to newly-released data...
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    Trump tariff tirade has MPs united across party lines, urging calm

    Trump tariff tirade has MPs united across party lines, urging calm OTTAWA — Canada’s House of Commons stood Monday in defiance of Donald Trump, denouncing his name-calling tirade against Justin Trudeau and endorsing the prime minister’s firm response to protectionist U.S. tariffs and tweeted...
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    Rob Ford’s widow sues Doug Ford, alleging he stole millions

    Surprise!!!! Drug Fraud strikes again. Rob Ford’s widow sues Doug Ford, alleging he has deprived her and her children of millions The widow and children of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford are suing his brother Doug Ford, alleging he has deprived them of millions of dollars, including shares...
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    Ford's fight against the carbon tax is DOOMED

    Stick to selling crack, Drug Fraud. Doug Ford's fight against a federal carbon tax likely doomed, experts say If Ontario PC leader Doug Ford wins the election and sues the federal government to prevent carbon pricing, he would likely lose, say constitutional and environmental law experts...