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Blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island’s solar buildout been so slow?
FILE - People drive their vehicles past a floating generator in operation, in Havana, Cuba, Oct. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa, File)
canada
Canadian tourists reconsider Cuba vacations as blackouts cause food, fuel shortages
A man rides his bicycle past a poster of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro and Cuban-Argentinian guerrilla leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara on a street in Havana on October 22, 2024. Seventy percent of Cuba's population now has power, four days after a nationwide blackout triggered by the collapse of the island's largest power plant, and as the country recovers from Hurricane Oscar, the government said Tuesday. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Morning Update: A sombre anniversary in Ottawa
A member of The Argylls regiment on sentry duty at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier October 17, 2024 in Ottawa. On 22 October 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argylls was murdered while standing ceremonial guard duty at the National War Memorial. Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
international business
Most of Havana back online as Cuba works to revive power grid
A Cuban walks next to a floating power plant in Havana Harbor on October 21, 2024. Electricity has been restored to half of Havana, the Cuban capital's power company reported Monday, four days after the start of a nationwide power blackout that the authorities have struggled to fix. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images)
report on business
Oscar leaves at least 6 dead in Cuba as a massive blackout halts activities and triggers protests
Residents walk on a street during a blackout following the failure of a major power plant in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
world
Cuba restores power to one-fifth of population after nationwide blackouts
People walk in the street at night as Cuba is hit by an island-wide blackout, in Havana, Cuba, October 18, 2024. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
opinion
What my dinner with Fidel Castro taught me about the most controversial world leader of his era
Lloyd Axworthy
world
Cuba’s electrical grid shut down, leaving around 10 million people without power in countrywide blackout
FILE PHOTO: A woman works in a restaurant during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo
world
Southeast U.S. under storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico
This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands which are expected to strengthen in upcoming days, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (NOAA via AP)
sports
Canada draws into group with Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama at 2026 World Baseball Classic
olympics
Iran’s Salimi wins men’s taekwondo heavyweight gold at Paris Olympics
Iran's Arian Salimi celebrates after winning the gold medal in a men's over 80kg Taekwondo final match against Britain's Caden Cunningham during the 2024 Summer Olympics, at the Grand Palais, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
world
Florida flooding emergency declared as tropical threat draws near
Roger Heim, left, and Terry Smith, second from left, both of Valrico, Fla., fill sand bags in preparation for a weekend storm at the Edward Medard Conservation Park in Plant City, Fla. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
globe drive
Havana’s roads change as Cubans adopt electric bikes and vehicles
A view of the Caribbean Electric Vehicles (VEDCA) factory in Havana, Cuba, July 15, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
politics
Royal Canadian Navy led conga lines in Havana as part of ‘deterrence’ visit to Cuba, photos show
FILE PHOTO: A vintage car passes by as the Canadian navy patrol boat HMCS Margaret Brooke enters Havana's bay, Cuba, June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
world
Russian warships leave Havana’s port after five-day visit to Cuba
The nuclear-powered Russian submarine Kazan leaves the port of Havana, Cuba, Monday, June 17, 2024. A fleet of Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters last week ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean. (AP Photo/Ariel Ley)
politics
Warship’s visit to Cuba was intended to deter Russia, says minister
FILE PHOTO: Canadian navy patrol boat HMCS Margaret Brooke passes by Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Kazan and frigate Admiral Gorshkov, as it enters Havana’s bay, Cuba, June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini/File Photo
world
Ahead of peace summit, Putin demands to keep parts of Ukraine
FASANO, ITALY - JUNE 13: In this handout image provided by German Government Press Office (BPA), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (centre, L) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (centre, R) listen to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) on June 13, 2024 in Fasano, Italy. The G7 summit in Puglia, hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the seventh held in Italy, gathers leaders from the seven member states, the EU Council, and the EU Commission. Discussions will focus on topics including Africa, climate change, development, the Middle East, Ukraine, migration, Indo-Pacific economic security, and artificial intelligence. (Photo by Steffen Kugler/Bundesregierung via Getty Images)
canada
Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba
Faraj Allah Jarjour (second right), his wife and children are shown in a handout photo. A Montreal-area woman is asking Canadian authorities to help locate her father's body in Cuba after a devastating mix-up that saw her family receive a stranger's remains instead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Miriam Jarjour **MANDATORY CREDIT**
canada
Cuba apologizes to Canada after authorities return wrong body to grieving Quebec family
Faraj Allah Jarjour (second right), his wife and children are shown in a handout photo. A Montreal-area woman is asking Canadian authorities to help locate her father's body in Cuba after a devastating mix-up that saw her family receive a stranger's remains instead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Miriam Jarjour **MANDATORY CREDIT**
soccer
Canada drawn with Honduras, El Salvador and Dominican Republic for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship
Canada Soccer has amended a statement it issued Friday and removed it from Twitter at the request of the Canadian Soccer Players' Association (CSPA), which represents the players on the Canadian women's national team. A Canada soccer logo is seen in Vancouver on March 24, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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