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Publication Date: July 1, 2026 - 04:00
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From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines
July 1, 2026
Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.
Doug Ford's comment about Donald Trump that he's tired of the bully trying to take our lunch money all the time is really a stupid thing to say. Read More
July 26, 2026 - 05:00 | Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Sun
Casey Thorhauge had a ready answer to the lottery question for nearly two years. "If I won, what would I do with my life? I would open a bookstore and just be happy," she said. Read More
July 26, 2026 - 04:00 | Sofia Misenheimer | Ottawa Citizen
It's been two months since Mallory Brinton's mother was killed in a collision on Highway 17 near Cobden, Ont., and she's calling on the province to make the highway safer.
July 26, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa




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