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Residents want MAGA musician's show at York Redoubt cancelled

Residents want MAGA musician's show at York Redoubt cancelled

CBC6 days ago
A musician from the U.S. is stirring up controversy as he begins a cross-Canada tour. It's set to start in Halifax this week, but the venue of choice is causing concern for locals. Brett Ruskin has the story.
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