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Publication Date: August 17, 2026 - 14:37
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5 years after Taliban seized control, Afghan refugee reflects on new life in Saskatoon
August 17, 2026
Farkhunda Hashimy moved to Saskatoon with her family in 2023, escaping the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Decrees by the regime have restricted the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, and stopped them from pursuing high education and careers.
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August 28, 2026 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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August 28, 2026 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada's privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list specific search results, after Google refused to comply with the watchdog’s recommendations.
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