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Queen’s 86th birthday present: actual power

Absolute monarchy restored as very special birthday present for a very special monarch By Liam ...

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Alberta shocks country by finding a political party “too conservative”

Political scientists: We did not see that shit coming. Like, at all. By Liam Britten, Chief Right-Wing Lunacy Editor In a move that has sent shockwaves through provincial politics across the nation, the Alberta provincial election ended with the most right-wing option not winning, somehow. The Wildrose Party, headed by Danielle Smith, dubbed “the Sarah [...]

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Live Wires

In an effort to provide you with better news coverage and put three writers out of work, The Other Press presents Live Wires, the best news stories from around the world that we could print for pennies on the dollar. Edited By Liam Britten, Humour Editor Canucks to trade Roberto Luongo and get new goalie [...]

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Fauxroscopes

Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Today you will be taped to a chair and be forced to watch a Maury marathon. Come on, we all know it’s your guilty pleasure. Aquarius  (1/20-2/18) When life expects to put a square peg in a round hole, don’t conform and put rectangle pegs in triangle holes instead. Pisces (2/19-3/20) Appearances can [...]

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Awful Advice

With, Aunt Agony It has come to my attention that the only font of helpful advice in this newspaper comes from a “psychic” who deals with unreliable sources. Horoscopes are considered to be fun little distractions, but you shouldn’t take them too seriously. That’s why, I, your dear Aunt Agony, have compiled together a list [...]

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