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    Bank of England: Britain is in 'the first lost decade since the 1860s'

    Britain is in 'the first lost decade since the 1860s' LONDON - Bank of England Governor Mark Carney thinks Britain is facing "the first lost decade since the 1860s" when "Karl Marx was scribbling in the British Library." Carney said in a speech on Monday in Liverpool that stagnant wage and...
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    Trump's new massive tax faces Republican block

    Bringing people together through leftism. :lol: Trump's 'job traitor' tax plan faces Republican block Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday refused to endorse Mr Trump's plan to place 35% tariffs on relocated companies. His comments come in response to Mr Trump tweets...
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    Trudeau codes hockey game, sits in with tech students

    It's refreshing to have smart leader unlike like the same old douchebaggery in the US. Canada > America Coding is easy & anyone can try it. Check out the game I made today at bit.ly/2g1Xo5v & visit hourofcode.com to learn more It's never too early to teach kids to code - or for them to...
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    Canadian economy rebounds with fastest growth in two years

    Not that I care about something that's fake anyway (the economy), but for the 'conservatives' here.. Canadian economy rebounds with fastest growth in two years Canada posted its strongest economic growth in more than two years in the third quarter, as a rebound in exports helped the economy...
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    Austrians reject Alt-Right Nationalist in latest Election

    Oh look, people who aren't idiots. So much for that nu movement sweeping the world. :lol: Austria election: Far-right nationalist Hofer admits defeat (CNN)Austria's far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hofer has admitted defeat in an election rerun after exit polls showed an apparent...
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    Trudeau: No one is allowed to run against Muslim Canadians

    'Go fukk yourself, Trumpeters.' More people should engage in politics so 'no party gets to run against Muslim Canadians,' Justin Trudeau says Canadians from different backgrounds should get involved in politics so that "no party gets to run against Muslim Canadians or any other group," says...
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    Companies are Failing to Integrate Millennials Into Their Workplaces: HRPA Report

    Companies are Failing to Integrate Millennials Into Their Workplaces: HRPA Report TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Millennials are now the largest generation in the Canadian workforce, yet only 10 per cent of companies have done anything to integrate Millennial employees with their other...
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    Ralliers at Chris Alexander speech call for Alberta premier to be locked up

    Ralliers at Chris Alexander speech call for Alberta premier to be locked up EDMONTON — The crowd chanted "lock her up" as Conservative leadership hopeful Chris Alexander spoke about Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's energy policy at an Edmonton rally. As they chanted the refrain that became...
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    Obama politely asks Trump to wait for inauguration before destroying world

    Obama politely asks Trump to wait for inauguration before destroying world WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In an Oval Office meeting that White House aides described as “friendly but strained,” President Obama politely asked President-elect Donald Trump to wait until he is officially sworn in...
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    Trump, backers seek to stop U.S. election recounts in three states

    Like I said. The easiest admin to criticise in US history. Trump, backers seek to stop U.S. election recounts in three states President-elect Donald Trump's supporters moved Friday to prevent or halt election recounts in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, involving the courts less...
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    Neurosurgeon strangles and kills his family physician wife

    I'm sure he was acutely aware of the pain he was causing. Toronto neurosurgeon charged with the first-degree murder of his wife who died of strangulation TORONTO — A Toronto hospital has released a statement after a neurosurgeon was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife...
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    Light up your holidays with a 'Trudeau-scented' candle

    Just another way that Trudeau has made Canada great again. GOD BLESS TRUDEAU HE SMELLS SO GOOD Light up your holidays with a 'Trudeau-scented' candle Admirers of Justin Trudeau will now be able to fill their homes with the prime minister's mysterious musk. Some Missouri-based crafters...
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    Ontario lawyers to combat systemic racism in profession

    Ontario lawyers to combat systemic racism in profession Larger law firms would be expected to work toward racial diversification and have to report on their progress under recommendations approved without opposition Friday by the profession's regulatory body in Ontario following hours of...
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    Rodent bait from oilsands poisoning animals commonly trapped in Alberta

    Rodent bait from oilsands poisoning animals commonly trapped in Alberta Environment Canada says rat poison from oilsands facilities could be killing animals that are traditionally trapped for their fur. The study, released last week, found rat poison in the livers of some fishers and martens...
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    Trump risks major diplomatic dispute with China after speaking with Taiwan president

    4 more years of this will be fantastically fun. :lol: Trump risks major diplomatic dispute with China after speaking with Taiwan president Donald Trump risks opening up a major diplomatic dispute with China before he has even been inaugurated after speaking on the phone on Friday with Tsai...
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    Dutch Disease could be back again

    Oil up 14% in 3 days, Canadian dollar continues climb After a rally that has taken the price of oil 14 per cent higher since OPEC reached a deal to cut production on Wednesday, crude oil prices continued to climb in trading Friday. After sinking in overnight trading, West Texas Intermediate...
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    Bernie Sanders mocks House Science Committee for denying climate change

    I'm starting to like this Bernie Sanders guy. I think I'll post more about him. Bernie Sanders mocks House Science Committee for promoting article denying climate change An official US Government science committee has tweeted an article suggesting that global temperatures were in a...
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    Canada's jobless rate falls to 6.8%, 11,000 jobs created in November

    Canada's jobless rate falls to 6.8%, 11,000 jobs created in November Canada's jobless rate dipped in November to 6.8 per cent, as the economy created 10,700 jobs and fewer people looked for work, Statistics Canada said Friday After two months of unexpectedly high job creation numbers...
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    Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump in popular vote passes 2.5 million

    Huh. Democrats lead greater than 10 previous US Presidents Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump in popular vote passes 2.5 million Hillary Clinton has received more than 2.5 million more votes than Donald Trump in the Presidential election, making her lead over her rival greater than...
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    Globe and Mail's Gutsy Piece: Donald Trump is the world’s oldest seven-year-old boy

    Donald Trump is the world’s oldest seven-year-old boy America’s next president is a grown man who reacts to perceived slights with the sophistication of a seven-year-old boy who loses a game of Go Fish! with his mother and runs around the room knocking stuff off tables. How do you even deal...