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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, Economy, Finance

February 5, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained almost 300 points…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Human Interest, Music

February 5, 2025

Jonas Brothers surprise ‘Camp Rock’ fans at Toronto bar trivia

TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers surprised a gaggle of fans…

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Automotive, Business, Construction, Economy, Education, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving 'cocaine of the sea' through Canadian ports
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February 5, 2025

How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving ‘cocaine of the sea’ through Canadian ports

Chinese organized crime networks and Mexican cartels are using Canadian…

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Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar
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February 5, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar

The federal government appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s…

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Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts
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February 5, 2025

Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts

As the federal government says it will introduce new measures…

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Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats
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February 5, 2025

Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats

Canadian pantyhose-maker Sheertex is temporarily laying off 40 per cent…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it…

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Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Transport, Travel

February 5, 2025

‘We took the hit’: Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange…

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