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    #69 Fort Mac is Gone
    BuzzFeed Canada's Paul McLeod on the fire in Fort McMurray and VICE's exclusive access to Trudeau's visit to Shoal Lake 40.

    Fort McMurray has been devastated by fire. Jesse and BuzzFeed Canada’s Paul McLeod look at the conversation that’s followed.

    VICE was given exlusive access to Justin Trudeau on his visit to Shoal Lake 40. Other media, including Aboriginal People’s Television Network, were barred.

    Paul’s Twitter: @pdmcleod

    Sponsors:  ShipStation / FreshBooks

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