Caribbean
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Hurricane Ernesto churns toward Bermuda after slamming Puerto RicoErnesto was forecast to near Category 3 hurricane status on Friday and then decrease in strength as it approaches Bermuda, then pass near or east of Atlantic Canada on Monday.WorldAug 15
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Montreal’s Caribbean communities come together in solidarity and concern over Hurricane BerylAs hurricane Beryl's deadly path of destruction moves across the Caribbean, members of the diaspora in Montreal are bracing themselves for the worst while preparing to send help.CanadaJul 3
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 storm after killing 2 in CaribbeanHurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.WeatherJul 2
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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Caribbean as powerful Category 4 stormHurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.WeatherJul 1
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Panama island will soon be forced to evacuate amid rising sea levelsGenerations of Gunas who have grown up on Gardi Sugdub in a life dedicated to the sea and tourism will trade that next week for the mainland’s solid ground.EnvironmentJun 1
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Montreal Caribbean community excited for carnival parade after last year’s cancelationThere's was a collective sigh of relief among members of Montreal's Caribbean communities as news broke that the city has approved plans to throw a Caribbean carnival this summer.CanadaApr 14
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Trudeau hosts Caribbean leaders to talk trade, climate and Haiti crisisPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean to Ottawa Wednesday, as part of a two-day summit aimed at forming closer ties with Canada.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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Canadian forecasters watching point where hurricane Lee turns and journeys northwardsOne Environment Canada meteorologist says the hurricane will be felt in Atlantic Canada by next weekend, but questions remain surrounding how close it will come to shore.WeatherSep 9, 2023
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Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dies at age 76Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the Caribbean-flavored song Margaritaville, died peacefully on Sept. 1 at age 76, a statement says.WorldSep 2, 2023
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‘It’s our pride’: Caribbean community gathers for celebration in DartmouthLive music, traditional foods, and educational exhibits were some of several attractions in Dartmouth on Sunday afternoon, as dozens participated in a Caribbean celebration.CanadaJul 30, 2023
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