Reporter at The @GlobeAndMail covering the political, economic and social issues that affect us all. News tips, please: mhager@globeandmail.com

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Bolivia’s ongoing political crisis is now threatening healthcare, as doctors in La Paz demand a humanitarian pause to allow oxygen and medical supplies into the city amid warnings hospitals are running out of critical resources. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports.
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I've been waiting for this — a deeply reported story about the unmarked children's graves at Kamloops. Doesn't avoid the uncertainty; doesn't leap to conclusions. Like the process it uncovers, this kind of reporting takes time and care. Hats off to @Nut_Graf & @WillowFiddler theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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SCOOP: Premier Danielle Smith appointee to Invest Alberta's board is not an accredited accountant, despite claiming so for more than a decade: theglobeandmail.com/canada/a… By @tom_cardoso and friend
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The man accused of planning to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist @NerdeenKiswani identified as a member of JDL 613, a new group of self-described "Jewish Warriors" who say they are inspired by the Jewish Defense League, an official told the AP. apnews.com/article/fbi-nypd-…
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Exclusive in today's @globeandmail. High-level sources say #India's Vancouver consulate played a role in coordinating killing of Sikh-Canadian activist Hardeep Singh #Nijjar theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Canada’s immigration detention system disproportionately ensnares people from Africa and Caribbean. Average stint in detention is 2 weeks, but 68% of those detained for 270 days or longer were from Africa or Caribbean. Report by @SaraMojtehedz here: theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Brothers Keepers gangster Naseem "Lil Man" Mohammed found dead in Surrey house - 3 days after gangmate murdered vancouversun.com/news/crime/… via @VancouverSun
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Still amazed that this guy is incensed @MaryamTsegaye's principal at @EcoleMcTavish LIED TO HER theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Near the tail-end of the never-ending downer that is 2020, was nice to write about this inspiring young science communicator from #oilsands country. Watch the embedded clip of her winning submission, you won't regret it! theglobeandmail.com/canada/a… #STEM
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FBI charge alleged Bishnoi Gang member in California for threats made against B.C. victim, RCMP say theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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New : Premier David Eby, federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, & officials from all orders of govt, along with police leadership, are in Surrey for an announcement on combating extortion crimes. In his opening remarks - Minister Anandasangaree acknowledged that people are losing faith. Says CBSA has investigated more than 350 individuals and is now focused on 94, with 5 already deported. For victim supports, Province is putting in $500,000, matched by another $500,000 from the fed govt. No details yet on how the funds will reach victims. Fed’s also allocating $4 M for integrated teams targeting drug trafficking & gang activity south of the Fraser. #cdnpoli #bcpoli
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President Gabriel Boric of Chile has an OCD that makes him have the compulsion of not turning to the right.
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The fight for Tigray's gold. Chinese miners, guarded by soldiers, have led illegal mining on Canadian-licensed sites -- ruining the land and stoking more conflict in a "wild west" of exploitation. Our investigation: theglobeandmail.com/world/ar…
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