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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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Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow
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February 10, 2025

Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow

Most of the world’s nations have missed a UN deadline…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 10, 2025

Ontario’s party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties pledged Monday to…

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Sports

February 10, 2025

Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Jennifer Jones returns to the Canadian…

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Business, Justice, Pharma

February 10, 2025

Cannabis company Aphria reaches agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

TORONTO — Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million…

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Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo
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February 10, 2025

Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and…

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Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare
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February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament…

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2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won't seek re-election
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February 10, 2025

2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won’t seek re-election

Justice Minister Arif Virani and International Trade Minister Mary Ng…

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Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire, says it will stop releasing hostages
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February 10, 2025

Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire, says it will stop releasing hostages

Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Monday it would stop…

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Money collector in 'criminal enterprise' scam sentenced for crimes in P.E.I., N.B.
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February 10, 2025

Money collector in ‘criminal enterprise’ scam sentenced for crimes in P.E.I., N.B.

The Chilean man who acted as a money collector on…

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