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Canadian politicos try their hands as Pokémon trainers, Trudeau announces Canadian olympic flag-bearer

Canadian politicians are not immune to the spells of smash mobile hit Pokemon Go. NDP MP Erin Weir poses next to a Cubone in Regina's Cathedral neighbourhood (left), while Conservative MP Michelle Rempel showcases her in-game avatar (right). Photographs courtesy of the Twitter accounts of Erin Weir and Michelle Rempel.

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

July 27, 2016

Pokémon Go, the augmented reality mobile game based on the hugely popular fantasy series, has become an international phenomenon since its release earlier this month, drawing millions of users, including some Canadian politicians. In the game, players can capture, battle, and train fictional P...

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