May Day
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Global shares rise as U.S. futures gain amid subdued holiday tradingThe U.S. has been hit with the threat of a worst-case scenario called “stagflation,” one where the economy stagnates yet inflation remains high.EconomyMay 1, 2025
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Windows shattered, property damaged as May Day protests turn violent in MontrealWindows were smashed and property was damaged as dozens of masked demonstrators marched through downtown streets in Montreal for what is referred to as May Day.CrimeMay 2, 2024
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May Day: Workers demand wage increases in worldwide protestsPeople squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to the streets of cities across Asia and Europe to mark May Day on Monday.WorldMay 1, 2023
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Worker unions hold May Day rally at Toronto’s Queen’s Park'We're advancing our vision for the Ontario we need and mobilizing to win it,' Patty Coates, Ontario Federation of Labour President, said.CanadaMay 1, 2022
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May Day rallies held across Europe to honour workers, call for peaceCitizens and trade unions in cities around Europe were taking to the streets on Sunday for May Day marches, and put out protest messages to their governments.WorldMay 1, 2022
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Coronavirus lockdowns loosened for some as world leaders grapple with economic falloutEven though the pandemic is far from vanquished, more countries and states are reopening for businessWorldMay 1, 2020
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Protesters in Peterborough recognize May Day in Confederation ParkThe May Day rally in Peterborough protests cuts by Doug Ford's government.NewsMay 1, 2019
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Heated May Day protests cool down in MontrealRiot squads with both the Montreal police and the Sûreté du Québec were out in full force Wednesday evening as May Day protests got underway.CanadaMay 1, 2019
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Montreal mayor shocked after Nazi flag displayed during May Day protestMontreal's mayor is expressing shock after a photo of a Nazi flag being waved during a May Day demonstrations was posted online.CanadaMay 3, 2018
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2 demonstrators at Halifax May Day rally arrested for breach of the peace"Police requested the group which included young children, to move to the sidewalk as it was a safety and traffic concern."CanadaMay 2, 2018
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