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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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Business, National

February 12, 2025

Here’s the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats

OTTAWA — The 13 premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc…

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Former Kamloops Indian Residential School designated a national historic site
Star

February 12, 2025

Former Kamloops Indian Residential School designated a national historic site

National historic sites are appointed as places that have shaped…

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Canada's fentanyl czar lays out his goal: Stop the drug from crossing U.S. northern border
Star

February 12, 2025

Canada’s fentanyl czar lays out his goal: Stop the drug from crossing U.S. northern border

Canada’s newly appointed fentanyl czar says his goal is to…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 12, 2025

Ontario police watchdog investigating death of man in York police custody

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 33-year-old man died…

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Fire consumes arena, circus and performing arts space in Igloolik, Nunavut
Star

February 12, 2025

Fire consumes arena, circus and performing arts space in Igloolik, Nunavut

The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m., said George Qaunaq,…

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Indigenous Services routinely fails to spend millions approved for children's programs, document shows
Star

February 12, 2025

Indigenous Services routinely fails to spend millions approved for children’s programs, document shows

Indigenous Services Canada fails to spend tens of millions of…

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To X or not to X: Halifax debates leaving Elon Musk-owned platform behind
Star

February 12, 2025

To X or not to X: Halifax debates leaving Elon Musk-owned platform behind

Amid a changing relationship between Canada and the U.S., staff…

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Business, Retail

February 12, 2025

Tim Hortons has eye on consumer demand as U.S. tariff uncertainty weighs

TORONTO — The president of Tim Hortons’ Canadian and U.S….

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

February 12, 2025

Mississauga food bank system lays off staff, cuts programs to preserve food resources

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The food bank system in one of…

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