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Justin Trudeau political fate hangs in the balance as a series of images of the Liberal leader wearing blackface and brownface have roiled the federal election campaign. The scandal has shocked many Canadians and seized headlines across the globe. But blackface has a long, painful legacy in Canada. Here a look at the racist practice in history and contemporary culture:Minstrel showsWhile blackface minstrelsy is believed to have originated in the United States, it was also a popular form of entertainment in Canada in the 19th and early 20th century. These shows typically featured white performers donning dark makeup to enact racist caricatures o
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KITCHENER 鈥?Some designers dream of their concepts gracing the wall of a noted gallery; others might hope for fame with a design on a clever logo or T-shirt.But Kitchener designer Jesse Korecks artwork will be in the hands of millions of Canadians. His design, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, is on the ne
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