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Zimbabwean Life In Canada

April 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Since 2000, over a million Zimbabweans have left the country to seek better life in foreign countries. Most settled in South Africa, Botswana and the United Kingdom but a sizeable group has made Canada home. Journalist Tsungai Chipato, a resident … read more »

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Alberta set to unveil budget in face of declining revenues

March 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

CBC Funding cuts are expected Thursday when Alberta’s Progressive Conservative government unveils a budget in the face of declining resource revenues. The budget is expected to be the toughest in years as Premier Alison Redford’s government grapples with an estimated … read more »

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Toronto: Stabbing prompted Eaton Centre shooting

June 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The man killed in the deadly Eaton Centre shooting in Toronto that left six other people wounded apparently stabbed the suspect three months ago, CBC News has learned. Ahmed Hassan, 24, died in the Saturday evening shooting that plunged the … read more »

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Canada: Explosion at gas well injures up to 16

March 7, 2011 by benim

ROBB, Alta. – Up to 16 people have been hurt in an explosion and fire at an oilwell west of Edmonton. RCMP say two of the people have been flown by air ambulance to hospital. The extent of the injuries … read more »

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