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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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At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India
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January 29, 2025

At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India

At least 30 people were killed and many more injured…

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Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say 'Product of USA'
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January 29, 2025

Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say ‘Product of USA’

The plot has thickened in the Justin Trudeau-Heinz ketchup controversy,…

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Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer
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January 29, 2025

Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer

An online gambling brand that operates in Ontario is reversing…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Your Money

January 28, 2025

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a ‘tricky balance’

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

No ‘traitors’ in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry has found no evidence of…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ottawa’s ‘meh’ budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, “smoke and mirrors” — even “meh.”…

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National

January 28, 2025

RCMP union recommends better staffing, procurement and collaboration on border

OTTAWA — The union representing RCMP members is calling on…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Foreign interference probe calls on party leaders to get security clearances

OTTAWA — The federal public inquiry into foreign interference is…

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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law
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January 28, 2025

Montreal public library says it can’t host English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal…

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