Communism

• Canada’s spy service watched nationalist group in ’60s, ’70s over communism concerns

  The fledgling committee advocated distancing Canada from western military alliances and reasserting the country's control over its airspace and territorial waters.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2021
  
• How the Berlin Wall, the most vile symbol of the Cold War, fell 30 years ago

  The fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989, marked a time when everything that seemed impossible suddenly became possible, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Nov 9, 2019
  
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• Scott Thompson: Does it feel like the 1960s all over again?

  History appears to be repeating itself. Scott Thompson explains how.

  Commentary

  Jun 27, 2019
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• China’s most popular app pushes Communist Party propaganda

  The app is called "Xuexi Qiangguo". First released in January this year, its name means 'Study to make China strong.'

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019
• Scott Thompson: What side is Canada on — communism or democracy?

  The U.S. is a long-trusted and democratic ally, despite one's opinion of the current president, writes Scott Thompson.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2019
• Cuba drafts new constitution to replace Cold War-era one, referendum set to confirm

  The new constitution opens the door for gay marriage, adds term limits on the presidency and introduces the role of a prime minister.

  World

  Dec 23, 2018
• Family photo with Castro prompted threats

  A Kelowna woman has come forward following the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro to share a family story about the communist leader.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2016
• Happy Birthday Fidel Castro: Cuba’s former leader turns 90

  White-haired, thin and bent at nearly 90, Fidel Castro in person is a faint echo of the man who remade his country, defied the United States and fueled socialist uprisings around the world.

  World

  Aug 13, 2016
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• Cubans hopeful as gov’t eases rules on private business ownership

  Cuba announced Tuesday that it will legalize small- and medium-sized private businesses in a move that could significantly expand private enterprise in one of the world's last communist countries.

  Economy

  May 24, 2016
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• Fidel Castro gives rare speech saying he will die soon, but his ideas will outlive him

  Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro delivered a valedictory speech Tuesday to the Communist Party that he put in power a half-century ago

  World

  Apr 19, 2016