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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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Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student
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February 4, 2025

Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student

Advocates say the decision, now under judicial review at the…

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This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection
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February 4, 2025

This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection

It was a Friday in January when Celina Klinger started…

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Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump's re-election
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February 4, 2025

Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump’s re-election

Since Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, members of the trans…

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How Ontario's main parties would respond to tariffs
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February 4, 2025

How Ontario’s main parties would respond to tariffs

One week into Ontario’s four-week election campaign, the dominant issue…

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As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel's leader wants to end the war
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February 4, 2025

As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel’s leader wants to end the war

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday,…

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One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2
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February 4, 2025

One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2

Canadians spent months passionately debating about what U.S. President Donald…

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How Trump's tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada's 30-day reprieve
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February 4, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada’s 30-day reprieve

Given the temporary nature of Donald Trump’s tariff reprieve, everyday…

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Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees
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February 4, 2025

Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees

Shipping giant Purolator has lost in B.C. Supreme Court after…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

Teen girls’ murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

TORONTO — Surveillance video that shows a group violently swarming…

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