Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
November 5, 2024
Canadians from coast to coast are gathering with a mixture of excitement and anxiety to watch one of the biggest political shows on Earth: the U.S. election results.Community centres, theatres, bars, restaurants and homes across Canada turned televisions to U.S. networks Tuesday evening ahead of the first polls closing.
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