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Olympic torch expected to be met by protesters as it travels across Canada

Source: Macleans
Vancouver : Canada | about 1 month ago  
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flaming torches meeting a crowd of zombies. That could be the opening scene of the Canadian Olympic torch relay, which begins in Victoria on Friday and is expected to draw protesters along its 106-day route leading up to the opening of the Winter Games. Continued Below The international relay ahead...
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