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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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RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons
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January 20, 2025

RCMP charge Sask. man with murder in Lloydminster killings of father, 2 sons

A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts…

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Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
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January 20, 2025

Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds

Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid…

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Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home
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January 20, 2025

Biden grants activist Leonard Peltier clemency to finish life sentence at home

As President Biden finishes his term as U.S. president, one…

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Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity
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January 20, 2025

Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity

City joins Toronto and Mississauga in calling on upper levels…

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Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms
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January 20, 2025

Trumps launch their own cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration, setting off ethical alarms

Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency Sunday on the eve…

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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members
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January 20, 2025

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney, family members

Joe Biden in some of his final acts as U.S….

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Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump's tariff threat
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January 20, 2025

Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump’s tariff threat

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to delay imposing…

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App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon
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January 20, 2025

App designed by and for runaway youth reducing missing person reports in Saskatoon

An app designed by kids at Egadz and used by…

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Trump's popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it's because of the tariffs
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January 20, 2025

Trump’s popularity has taken a hit. These Americans say it’s because of the tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump’s standing among voters has taken a…

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