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Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan — has sparked sharp debate. Industry associations and engineering unions say such a pipeline project could create thousands of jobs and secure Canada’s energy future, but criticism includes that it was thrown together and needs more government transparency.

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Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to review the multibillion-dollar purchase of F-35s, the Liberal government has gone out of its way to downplay how the fighter jet plan is obviously being used as leverage in trade talks. There are, however, legitimate reasons for one more look — just not ones the government is willing to acknowledge in its talking points.

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

August 19, 2025

Man accused of drowning his nine-year-old daughter in New York makes court appearance

The lawyer representing a father charged with murdering his nine-year-old…

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Alberta to cover COVID vaccines for health-care workers after all
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August 19, 2025

Alberta to cover COVID vaccines for health-care workers after all

Two months after announcing most Albertans would need to pay…

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Business, Labour, National, Transport

August 19, 2025

Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends

Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn’t made it home…

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Justice, Prairies/BC

August 19, 2025

Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

EDMONTON — Police in Alberta say the public should mind…

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This hiker kicks over people's picturesque stone stacks. But he's got a good reason
Star

August 19, 2025

This hiker kicks over people’s picturesque stone stacks. But he’s got a good reason

Stuart Cox is waging war against the hundreds of stone…

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Ontario/Quebec

August 19, 2025

Family, community mourn 8-year-old Toronto boy killed by stray bullet while in bed

TORONTO — An eight-year-old Toronto boy killed by a stray…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Real Estate

August 19, 2025

Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, National

August 19, 2025

Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership

OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

August 19, 2025

Ontario cemetery theft suspects target urn, other brass and bronze items: police

NORFOLK COUNTY — A string of alleged cemetery thefts in…

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Afghan women at risk of deportation due to USAID cuts look to find home at University of Regina
Star

August 19, 2025

Afghan women at risk of deportation due to USAID cuts look to find home at University of Regina

The University of Regina and a Vancouver-based non-profit have raised…

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Out-of-control N.L. fire has destroyed more than 200 structures, premier says
Star

August 19, 2025

Out-of-control N.L. fire has destroyed more than 200 structures, premier says

The Kingston fire was 10,708 hectares by Tuesday morning, but…

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Donations to Sean Feucht groups via B.C.-based charity add to financial transparency concerns raised in Canada
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August 19, 2025

Donations to Sean Feucht groups via B.C.-based charity add to financial transparency concerns raised in Canada

A non-profit watchdog says Canadians have no way of knowing…

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History made: Women's baseball debuts for first time at Canada Summer Games
Star

August 19, 2025

History made: Women’s baseball debuts for first time at Canada Summer Games

A feeling was electric at St. Pat’s Ballpark in St….

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Cottage owners pull rentals as new licensing rules affect Ontario
Star

August 19, 2025

Cottage owners pull rentals as new licensing rules affect Ontario

Short-term accommodation licensing is the latest strategy for municipalities regulating…

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Air Canada offers to cover passengers' added expenses racked up during strike
Star

August 19, 2025

Air Canada offers to cover passengers’ added expenses racked up during strike

On Thursday, Air Canada announced it will cover “reasonable” expenses…

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Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'
Star

August 19, 2025

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by…

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Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, study suggests
Star

August 19, 2025

Breastfeeding could help prevent early puberty in girls and boys, study suggests

Girls and boys who were exclusively breastfed showed a reduced…

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Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review
Star

August 19, 2025

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to…

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Catherine Galliford, the RCMP officer who launched a sexual harassment lawsuit against the force, dead at 58
Star

August 19, 2025

Catherine Galliford, the RCMP officer who launched a sexual harassment lawsuit against the force, dead at 58

Galliford’s treatment, which she said left her with PTSD and…

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