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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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Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say
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January 5, 2025

Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say

For Renee Larocque, buying tickets for her family to watch…

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Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage
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January 5, 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new…

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Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden
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January 4, 2025

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

“Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five…

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30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
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January 4, 2025

30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

10 years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement…

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Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47
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January 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47

Baena was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles…

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City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China
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January 4, 2025

City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China

The co-founder of an Indigenous-owned, tiny home manufacturer in Brantford,…

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These Ottawa landlords say they've fallen victim to the same 'professional' tenants
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January 4, 2025

These Ottawa landlords say they’ve fallen victim to the same ‘professional’ tenants

Edriam Salter covers her nose with her sweater as she…

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Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials
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January 4, 2025

Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at…

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Jimmy Carter's days-long funeral starts with hometown procession
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January 4, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s days-long funeral starts with hometown procession

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia,…

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