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Buffalo Declaration is a powerful document, but separation is no solution for Alberta
John Ibbitson
Félix Auger-Aliassime knocked out of Mexican Open but Leylah Annie Fernandez advances
Félix Auger-Aliassime knocked out of Mexican Open but Leylah Annie Fernandez advances
Balancing Alberta’s budget by 2022 will be an uphill battle for UCP government
Finance Minister Travis Toews leaves after speaking about the upcoming budget, in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
The changing face of downtown Vancouver: fewer nightclubs, more bars and cafés, study reveals
People walk on Granville Street in Vancouver, on Oct. 27, 2017.
Group pushes for third plane to be sent to Wuhan to gather Canadians and family members
A man wearing protective clothing as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus walks past bags of vegetables being prepared for delivery on an almost empty street in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province on February 26, 2020. - China on February 26 reported 52 new coronavirus deaths, the lowest figure in more than three weeks, bringing the death toll to 2,715. All the new deaths were in the outbreak epicentre Hubei province, which accounted for 401 of the 406 new infections reported on February 26, the National Health Commission said. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada must take immediate steps to prepare itself for potential COVID-19 pandemic, experts say
Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, makes an announcement during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Feb. 24, 2020.
Push to let doctors accept public and private pay is not comparable to major constitutional cases: federal lawyer
Dr. Brian Day, Medical Director of the Cambie Surgery Centre, sits for a photograph at his office in Vancouver on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.A lawyer for the British Columbia government says private clinics would increase wait lists for "ordinary" people in the public system and especially harm those who are most dependent on universal health care. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Hate crimes reported to police dipped slightly in 2018 from record high, Statscan says
Statistics Canada's offices at Tunny's Pasture in Ottawa are shown on Friday, March 8, 2019. Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged up 0.1 per cent in November, reversing most of the decline in October. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Alberta Justice Minister demands Ottawa stop collecting carbon tax after Appeal Court ruling
Canada faces a gap of 200 megatonnes – or 38 per cent – between its greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 and the level that would be reached through federal and provincial actions to slash emissions that have been announced so far, government sources say.
Ottawa refused to discuss Iran’s proposal to resume some diplomatic ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif looks on as he attends a press conference on a meeting of the Syria constitution-writing committee on October 29, 2019 at the United Nations Offices in Geneva. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
Peter Khill, Hamilton-area homeowner who gunned down car thief, to be tried again
Peter Khill and his now wife Melinda Benko leave the Hamilton courthouse where he is on trial for second degree murder in this file photo from June 11, 2018.
Ottawa moving too slow with climate plan, business and environmental groups say
Canada's Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks to media on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Feb. 25, 2020.
Ontario moves to have private industry run, pay cost of battery recycling
Materials that will be recycled, fill a storage area at a materials recycling facility in London, Ont., on March 18 2019.
Downtown crowding and empty chairs: Fixing Vancouver’s school imbalance will take radical change
Alex Bozikovic
The rumours of reconciliation’s death are greatly exaggerated
Wet'suwet'en protesters camp out in front of legislature before the speech from the throne in Victoria, B.C., on Feb. 11, 2020.
Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece
President Donald Trump, with members of the president's coronavirus task force, speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Nancy Pelosi urges Democratic unity amid Bernie Sanders’ campaign surge
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is followed by reporters as she walks to the weekly Democratic caucus meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Pelosi, responding to President Trump’s assurances on Tuesday, that the coronavirus was under control, told CNN, “I don’t think the president knows what he’s talking about - once again.” (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times)
Canada asks U.S., Mexico to clamp down on offshore aluminum
FILE - In this May 9, 2019, photo, steel rods produced at the Gerdau Ameristeel mill in St. Paul, Minn. await shipment. Last week's flareup over the Mexico tariffs may prove to be a pivotal juncture. The spat was especially alarming to businesses because it came seemingly out of nowhere. Less than two weeks earlier, President Donald Trump had lifted tariffs on Mexican and Canadian steel and aluminum, action that seemed to signal warmer commercial ties between the United States and its neighbors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Trump urges calm even as U.S. reports worrisome new virus case
Vice President Mike Pence speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a news conference about the coronavirus in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Toronto eyes tax on vacant stores to discourage speculators from sitting on empty properties
A pedestrian walks past a vacant store on Danforth Ave. in Toronto’s east end on February 26, 2020
Full Stream Ahead: What to watch on Crave, Amazon Prime and Acorn TV this Feb. 29-March 1 weekend
A photo from the production of "High Maintenance" in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Photo: David M. Russell/HBO ©2019 HBO. All Rights Reserved
Tokyo Olympic organizers respond to Pound’s comments about possible cancellation due to coronavirus
Chief executive officer of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Toshiro Muto speaks during a media briefing in Tokyo on February 26, 2020. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)
Streetwise newsletter: CIBC takes restructuring hit tied to 2,000 looming job cuts
The CIBC at Commerce Court in Toronto, on Thursday, Jan., 30, 2020. (Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail)
Despite a tanking stock, Air Canada may just bounce back
The tails of two Air Canada aircraft sitting by gates at Toronto Pearson International Airport, on Oct. 27, 2019.
Rail service will take ‘many, many weeks’ to get back on track, Garneau says
A fire burns next to a passing Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) train beside an encampment of the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, set up in support of the Wet'suwet'en Nation who are trying to stop construction of British Columbia's Coastal GasLink pipeline, in Tyendinaga, Ontario, Canada February 26, 2020. REUTERS/Alex Filipe
Toronto District School Board moves school start times to save busing costs
The TDSB’s Enhancing Equity Task Force is looking at how to distribute resources more equitably so that students who live in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods and are unable to travel across the city are still able to attend enriched programs.
Conservative MPs split over Buffalo Declaration that says Alberta referendum is inevitable
File #: 3467480? Facade of the canadian parliament in Ottawa. Credit: iStockphoto (Royalty-Free) Keywords: Parliament Hill, Canadian Culture, Parliament Building, Government, Canada, Ottawa, Built Structure, Ontario
Homegrown problems make Canada’s economy more prone to rising coronavirus fears
David Parkinson
Favourite Room: A historic Georgian manor outside Toronto blends a storied past with a fresh look
DUNDAS, JAN 10, 2020 - FAVE RUMI ROOM - Richard and Charlotte Rumi enjoy their favourite room , the sun room , in their newly renovated wilderness Georgian mansion in Dundas, known as Springdale, it was built some time between 1810 and 1850 for Joseph Webster. The couple who both deal in and restore antique furniture and objects recently moved into the home which underwent a nine month top to bottom restoration. The room itself has windows on three of four sides while a fireplace occupies the remaining wall making it a cozy winter’s nook. Glenn Lowson photo/The Globe and Mail
Employee shoots five dead at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life
Police work outside the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, after reports of a possible shooting. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
How Canadian fund managers are reacting to the coronavirus selloff - and what they’re buying and selling
A pedestrian walks past an electronic quotation board displaying share prices of the Nikkei 225 Index and other Asian stock markets in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2020.
Nova Scotia Tories say email shows coverup of alleged drunk driving incident
Premier Stephen McNeil answers questions at a year-end media interview in a meeting room at the Office of the Premier in Halifax on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Riley Smith
Educator Jeanne Milovanovic blazed new trails for women
Jeanne Milovanovic, lives lived
These Canadian and global bond funds can help you diversify away equity risk
Jozy Altidore likely to wear captain’s armband for Toronto FC in Michael Bradley’s absence
The injury report was positive Saturday for Toronto FC ahead of Wednesday's MLS Eastern Conference final in Atlanta. Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) reacts after a shot on goal during second half of MLS soccer action against the Columbus Crew SC, in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Cole Burston
GMP Capital offers shares, bonuses to convince advisers to sell stake in Richardson GMP
GMP Capital Inc. has parted ways with a veteran mining banker. A spokesperson confirmed that Kevin Reid has left the firm.
Maria Sharapova the off-court brand will try to outlive Maria Sharapova the on-court assassin
Cathal Kelly
St. Louis Blues rule out Jay Bouwmeester for rest of season and playoffs after cardiac episode
St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester reacts to a question about his injury during a press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Bouwmeester says he is feeling better since suffering a cardiac episode during an NHL game, but he is not ready to make a decision on his hockey future. Bouwmeester commented publicly Wednesday for the first time since he collapsed on the Blues' bench during a game at Anaheim earlier this month. (J.B. Forbes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Candidates down to the wire to enter Conservative leadership race
Conservative MP Derek Sloan attends a Conservative caucus retreat on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Two new candidates have been approved to enter the Conservative leadership race this week as the clock ticks down towards Thursday's deadline to register. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Searching for undervalued stocks in the beaten-down resource sector? Here’s one that may surprise you
The Suncor oil sands facility seen from a helicopter near Fort McMurray, Alta., Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Spending in the oil and gas sector is expected to rise by six per cent this year after five years of declines. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says it expects about $2 billion more will be invested in Canadian upstream energy this year than in 2019, taking to total to about $37 billion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Manchester City rallies to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in first leg of Champions League tie
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during a Champions League round of 16 match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Feb. 26, 2020.
Evening Update: The latest on the coronavirus in Canada and abroad; fresh protest flares as Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs say talks going well
A protest in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory flared up again on February 26, 2020 as CN attempted to resume train service on a critical rail route to Eastern Canada. A freight train was briefly halted near Belleville, Ont., after protesters threw snowballs at train cars. Tires were previously been burned on the tracks and protesters later attempted to stoke another fire with wood pallets. Photo by Kate McCullough / The Globe and Mail
New NAFTA better than no NAFTA, says federal economic assessment of trade deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons Wednesday February 26, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
With moderate Democrats’ vote fractured, Bernie Sanders prepares to wrap up the race
Konrad Yakabuski
Jason Kenney warns cancelled energy projects stand in the way of Indigenous prosperity
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney delivers remarks at the Indigenous Participation in Major Projects conference in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Manitoba grapples with legacy of fashion mogul Peter Nygard amid sex allegations
The Nygard headquarter is shown in Winnipeg on Feb. 26, 2020.
In Alberta’s Throne Speech, Jason Kenney fails to walk the talk on the energy transition
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney makes his way to his chair before the Speech from the Throne in Edmonton, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Canada must expose hidden company owners to end ‘snow washing,’ B.C. money laundering inquiry hears
Despite apology, independent senators push to suspend Lynn Beyak a second time
Sen. Lynn Beyak waits for the Throne Speech in the Senate chamber, in Ottawa, on Dec. 5, 2019.
Regina professor taking university to court over research funding info
Emily Eaton, a professor in the department of geography and environmental science at the University of Regina, at the Court of Queen's Bench in Regina on Feb. 26, 2020.
Dad was a master of all leftovers – for breakfast
The best advice for investors amid the coronavirus scare, the TSX stock handing out special dividends, and GICs to avoid
Stock trader Ashley Lara works at the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David absent from Canada roster for Olympic qualifier
Bayern Munich's Canadian midfielder Alphonso Davies runs with the ball during the UEFA Champion's League round of 16 first leg football match between Chelsea and Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge in London on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Strike deadline extended by 48 hours as talks progress between Toronto’s outside workers, city
A garbage collection crew picks up residential trash in Toronto, in a Jan. 19, 2012, file photo. The city has said garbage collection, recreation centres and city-owned event spaces would all be affected if a strike does take place.
Group chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin sets date for constitutional vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with members of a working group created to discuss constitutional amendments, in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 26, 2020.
Waterfront Toronto’s digital panel says it is not confident all of Sidewalk Labs’s data collection would be justified
A large lot at the foot of Parliament St. and Queens Quay East, currently being used as a parking lot , is photographed on Mar 27 2019. This site is one of the locations for a proposed Sidewalk Labs development project.
In Berlin, Indigenous artist Thirza Cuthand interrogates Canada’s extraction economy
ThirzaProfilePic2018300dpi.tif short profile of a Canadian artist, Thirza Cuthand, whose short films are showing at the Berlin Film Festival Thirza Cuthand, the queer Indigenous video artist whose film NDN Survival Trilogy is showing right now at the Canadian embassy
Andrew Wiggins earning praise from Warriors teammates as he gets a fresh start with Golden State
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, talks to Andrew Wiggins during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center in San Francisco on Feb. 23, 2020.
Vancouver police seek help in finding man accused of trying to steal seaplane
A suspect in a break and enter at the Harbour Air seaplane terminal in Vancouver is seen in this handout photo taken from surveillance video.
Rogers CEO urges CRTC not to change rules for wireless industry
Rogers Communications CEO Joe Natale speaks to shareholders during the Rogers annual general meeting in Toronto on Friday, April 20, 2018. The CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. says that Canada's wireless industry has not fully matured and still needs "careful nourishing" as it makes huge investments in fifth-generation networks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Airlines slash costs as coronavirus crisis deepens
Lufthansa airplanes are seen parked on the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany. Lufthansa and KLM have taken up cost cut measures like unpaid staff leave and hiring freezes.
Apple shareholders defeat proposal over Chinese app removal policies
Apple shareholders have voted down human rights measures related to China in the past.
Kinaxis shares rise after acquisition of India-based Prana Consulting
Kinaxis CEO John Sicard in the company's office in Kanata, on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Justin Tang for The Globe and Mail)
New Brunswick maintains position on abortions as federal government warns of penalties
Clinic 554 in Fredericton, N.B., is shown on Oct. 17, 2019.
Desjardins Group says 2019 theft of 4.2 million members’ data cost $108-million
Desjardins President and CEO Guy Cormier is seen during a news conference in Montreal on June 20, 2019. He says the theft impact is less than one per cent of its $18-billion in revenues last year.
Utility operator to pay $53-million, plead guilty over Massachusetts gas explosions
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A burnt Columbia Gas of Massachusetts envelope sits on the sidewalk outside a home burned during a series of gas explosions in Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S., September 14, 2018. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
U.S. appeals court sides with Trump administration in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 25, 2020.
Global Affairs warns Trudeau government about perils of deepening ties with China
This Dec. 5, 2017, file photo shows Canadian and Chinese flags at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, in Beijing.
Britain should not allow Assange’s extradition on ‘political’ charges, lawyer says
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves Westminster Magistrates Court, in London, on Jan. 13, 2020.
Ten years later, the hockey world looks back on Sidney Crosby’s golden goal
Sidney Crosby celebrates his Olympic gold-winning goal with Scott Niedermayer and Drew Doughty at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on Feb. 28, 2010.
Harvey Weinstein’s victims were imperfect. A jury convicted him anyway
Robyn Urback
Planned meeting between B.C., Ottawa and Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs falls apart
Protesters at an encampment beside CN tracks in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, are photographed as a train rolls past them on Feb 26 2020. The protesters are supporting the Wet'suwet'en in their fight against a proposed gas pipeline in northern B.C..
Canadiens defenceman Victor Mete suffers season-ending injury
Jan 7, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete (53) takes a shot in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Canadian men’s basketball team’s protest rejected after controversial loss
Basketball on the floor of a indoor court with players in the background.
Alberta man dies after falling from cliff in Vancouver’s Stanley Park
A man from Alberta has fallen to his death while visiting Stanley Park in Vancouver.
White Claw or Côtes du Rhône? French winemakers face stiff competition in Canada
Christopher Waters
Spain opens formal talks with Catalonia in bid to resolve political crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, and Catalan regional chief Quim Torra shake hands before their meeting at Moncloa Palace, in Madrid, on Feb. 26, 2020.
Experts raise concerns that assisted dying legislation will create confusion, impose more restrictions
Left to right: Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Canada, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, make an announcement regarding Bill C-7, at the National Press Theatre, in Ottawa on Feb. 24, 2020.
U.S. Supreme Court allows retirement plan lawsuit against Intel
FILE PHOTO: U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp's logo is seen on their "smart building" in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, Israel December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Politics Briefing: Commuter chaos descends on Toronto
TORONTO, ONT (03/01/20) â€" Hundreds gathered outside Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sunday to protest the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference. Billed as the worlds premier mineral exploration and mining convention in the world, PDAC brings together thousands of inventors from over a hundred countries, including the funders of the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline which have sparked solidarity protest across Canada. The demonstration became heated at times when protestors tried to enter the convention centre leading to tense stand offs with police and attendees. Yader Guzman/Globe and Mail
Walmart in talks with third parties over investment in U.K. arm Asda
(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 25, 2018 logos of supermarket chains Asda (top) and Sainsbury's are pictured outside adjacent branches of their stores in Stockport, northern England. - British supermarket Sainsbury's on May 1, 2019 said it had spent £46 million attempting to merge with Walmart-owned Asda, one week after UK regulators blocked the proposed tie-up. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Nick Kyrgios accuses Mexican Open crowd of ‘disrespect’ after being booed for retiring with injury
Australia's Nick Kyrgios carries a towel between his teeth during an opening-round match against France's Ugo Humbert at the Mexican Open tennis tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Kyrgios retired from the match following the first set. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin expected to miss four weeks with broken hand
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin is congratulated after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during a game in Tampa on Feb. 25, 2020.
B.C. man asks to withdraw surprise guilty plea to second-degree murder
A murder suspect startled his own lawyer when he pleaded guilty in a Kelowna, B.C., courtroom on Tuesday.
Essex Mayor Larry Snively charged with violating the Elections Act
Inaugural winner Wayne Johnston on the retirement of the RBC Taylor Prize
author Wayne Johnston
African growth dampened as South Africa slumps, Chinese demand falters amid virus outbreak
South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni looks on during the official opening of the World Economic Forum on Africa, in Cape Town, South Africa, in a Sept. 5, 2019, file photo.
Gordon Pape: RRSP deadline is coming fast. My successful model portfolio may provide some timely guidance
BlackRock vice chair and co-founder Barbara Novick to step down
A sign for BlackRock Inc. hangs above its building in New York, on July 16, 2018.
Malaysian king summons Mahathir Mohamad, who wants to be PM again after abrupt resignation
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is seen in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in a Dec. 10, 2019, file photo.
U.S. new home sales surge to 12½-year high in January
FILE PHOTO: Newly constructed single family homes are shown for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S., July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Senior House Democrat Jim Clyburn endorses Biden ahead of South Carolina primary
Democratic presidential candidate former vice president Joe Biden speaks at the National Action Network South Carolina Ministers' Breakfast, in North Charleston, S.C., on Feb. 26, 2020.
Canadian dollar hits two-week low as coronavirus hits commodity producers’ outlook
A loonie is pictured in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2015.
Western Canada: Teck Frontier’s demise becomes important symbol in debate about climate, resources
FILE PHOTO: Visitors pass a logo of Teck Resources Ltd mining company during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Barrick issues cease and desist notice to AJN Resources over Kibali stake purchase
FILE PHOTO: The KCD open pit gold mine at the Kibali mining site in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, May 1, 2014. The $2.5 billion gold mine is a joint venture between Randgold, AngloGold Ashanti and Congo's state gold miner Sokimo. REUTERS/Pete Jones/File Photo
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why
A Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) sign is seen outside of a branch in Ottawa.
Generic drugmakers sold most opioids during overdose crisis
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals office in St. Louis. The generic drugmaker Mallinckrodt has a tentative $1.6-billion deal to settle lawsuits over its role in the U.S. opioid crisis, it announced Tuesday.
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