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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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All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown
Star

February 7, 2025

All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown

Four people have been taken to shore after a fishing…

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Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains
Star

February 7, 2025

Unemployment rate ticked down to 6.6% in January as economy sees solid month of job gains

Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell and the economy posted another…

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Business, Pharma

February 7, 2025

Canopy Growth reports $121.9M Q3 loss compared with $216.8M loss a year earlier

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a loss…

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Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people
Star

February 7, 2025

Alaska search ongoing for missing small plane carrying 10 people

Rescuers searched Friday for any sign of a plane that…

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Labour, Social, Sports

February 7, 2025

Toronto FC GM says hunt for new talent continues with movement the other way possible

TORONTO — Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez says reinforcements are…

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Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness
Star

February 7, 2025

Manitoba Tory leadership candidate jokes about letting polar bears loose to combat homelessness

Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership candidate Wally Daudrich joked to…

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A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight
Star

February 7, 2025

A curling tournament between 2 northern Ontario towns has been going on for 100 years straight

A curling tournament between two northeastern Ontario towns is celebrating…

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She feared she'd be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here's how she won her eviction case
Star

February 7, 2025

She feared she’d be homeless after abusive ex was jailed. Here’s how she won her eviction case

Chantelle Edgar was terrified she’d have to live in a…

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Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed
Star

February 7, 2025

Mike Holmes posts statement following CBC investigation into reno company he endorsed

TV celebrity contractor Mike Holmes has posted a public statement…

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