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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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Competition Bureau sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising
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November 28, 2024

Competition Bureau sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising

Canada’s Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet’s Google over alleged anti-competitive…

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Nunavut man shot by Winnipeg police was in 'really sad' situation, judge said days before his death
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November 28, 2024

Nunavut man shot by Winnipeg police was in ‘really sad’ situation, judge said days before his death

A man shot and killed by Winnipeg police earlier this…

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Montreal mall criticized for using Baby Shark song to deter homeless people
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November 28, 2024

Montreal mall criticized for using Baby Shark song to deter homeless people

Sam Watts, CEO of Welcome Hall Mission, says the “cruel…

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Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination
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November 28, 2024

Canada expands recall of organic carrots at risk of E. coli contamination

Canadian officials say an additional organic carrot product is under…

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Australia passes youth social media ban. Now, it has to figure out how it will actually work
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November 28, 2024

Australia passes youth social media ban. Now, it has to figure out how it will actually work

Australia on Thursday passed into law a social media ban…

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16 caught crossing illegally into U.S. from Canada in days before Trump tariff threat
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November 28, 2024

16 caught crossing illegally into U.S. from Canada in days before Trump tariff threat

On a late Saturday afternoon, two days before U.S. president-elect Donald…

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How Canada can hit the U.S. where it hurts in fight against Trump's tariffs
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November 28, 2024

How Canada can hit the U.S. where it hurts in fight against Trump’s tariffs

Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital
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November 28, 2024

Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital

The 20-year-old man who survived 50 days in the woods…

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Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump's tariff plans, president says
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November 28, 2024

Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump’s tariff plans, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate…

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