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Publication Date: January 15, 2026 - 08:00
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Is this National Arts Centre play a prophecy of the future of Canadian-African relations?
January 15, 2026
Toronto-based actor and playwright, Natasha Mumba’s debut play raises questions about the tension between personal success, familial obligations, and geopolitical power struggles
Late last month, New Brunswick premier Susan Holt told media that American Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were at the Calais, Maine, border along New Brunswick. She described the situation as “very, very uncomfortable” for people with cross-border family and business ties, leaving the impression of a United States immigration crackdown spilling into neighbouring communities.
Later the same day, Holt clarified her remarks, distancing herself from claims that ICE was operating near the Canada–US line. But the episode tapped into broader anxiety about the unrestrained and...
February 6, 2026 - 06:31 | Carmine Starnino | Walrus
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February 6, 2026 - 06:30 | Connor Garel | Walrus
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February 6, 2026 - 06:29 | Catherine Bush | Walrus



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