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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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Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort
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January 23, 2025

Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort

Compensation is coming for two Saskatchewan families who went public…

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'We ... do not condone Nazism' say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture
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January 23, 2025

‘We … do not condone Nazism’ say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture

Whatever billionaire Elon Musk’s intentions were when he thrust his…

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Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church
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January 23, 2025

Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are…

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'You are a monster': Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children
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January 23, 2025

‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children

Eric Dejaeger, 77, entered his guilty pleas in an Iqaluit…

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Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
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January 23, 2025

Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that…

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Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests
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January 23, 2025

Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests

A recently released report compiled by a local economist suggests…

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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
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January 23, 2025

How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country

Editor’s note: This story is part of a joint investigation with the…

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Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
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January 23, 2025

Widow to keep $100K from late husband’s RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency

An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of…

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District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?
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January 23, 2025

District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?

The municipality’s corporate account was shuttered for good on Wednesday,…

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