Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic has expelled 11,000 Haitians in past week, with more comingThe Dominican government announced last week that it would deport up to 10,000 Haitians a week, citing an “excess” of immigrants as the two countries' relations continue to sour.WorldOct 8, 2024
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Northern youth help build house in Dominican RepublicStudents from Northern Manitoba returned to Winnipeg from the Dominican Republic after helping a family build a home.CanadaJun 9, 2024
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Ontario woman forced to walk topless through airport security in Dominican RepublicA Burlington, Ont. woman says she was forced to walk naked from above the waist through an airport security line in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earlier this month.CanadaMar 22, 2024
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Canadian couple on missionary trip to the Caribbean convicted of sexual assault had ties to ManitobaAdam Eric Pepper and his wife Tracee Lynne Pepper (Plett), both 35-years-old, were sentenced to several years in prison in the Carribean country on Dec. 4.WorldDec 13, 2023
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Canada to coordinate assistance for Haiti in agreement with Dominican RepublicBoth countries agree that the Haiti crisis requires enhanced international cooperation, humanitarian, and security assistance, the statement said.CanadaJun 21, 2023
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10 suspects in 2019 David Ortiz shooting convicted, sentenced by Dominican courtTwo men, including the alleged shooter, were each sentenced to 30 years in prison and eight others received prison sentences of between 5 and 20 years.CrimeDec 28, 2022
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Pivot Airlines crew detained in Dominican Republic for months back in Canada, CEO saysIn a statement issued Thursday evening, Pivot Airlines CEO Eric Edmondson confirmed the crew “arrived safely in Toronto and were reunited with their loved ones.”CanadaDec 1, 2022
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Pivot Airlines crew detained in Dominican Republic for 220 days ‘will soon return home’: CEOThe crew of a Pivot Airlines flight was first detained in early April, after local authorities said drugs were found at Punta Cana International Airport.CanadaNov 11, 2022
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Canadians reflect on wrath of Hurricane Fiona in the Dominican RepublicMillions are picking up the pieces in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Canadians who were in the Dominican Republic when it made landfall shared their experiences.CanadaSep 21, 2022
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IN PHOTOS: Hurricane Fiona rips through Caribbean as storm tracks to CanadaHurricane Fiona has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean this week as it makes its way towards Canada on the weekend. Here's a look at the destruction so far.WorldSep 20, 2022
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