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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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'We got completely played for suckers,' MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry
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November 22, 2024

‘We got completely played for suckers,’ MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry

Opposition MPs are aghast that after buying up two major…

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Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?
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November 22, 2024

Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?

Most young people turn to social media with their questions,…

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Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King
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November 22, 2024

Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King

A spokesperson for the Yukon Government says the territory does…

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Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical's magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome
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November 22, 2024

Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical’s magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome

Wicked, led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is impressively…

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What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried
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November 22, 2024

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break…

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Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election
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November 22, 2024

Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn…

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Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system
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November 22, 2024

Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system

A Taylor Swift ticket scam in southern Ontario left potentially…

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Extra screening measures for travellers to India have been lifted, minister's office says
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November 21, 2024

Extra screening measures for travellers to India have been lifted, minister’s office says

The extra screening measures that were imposed earlier this weekÂ…

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Tribunal orders Canada to address Jordan's Principle backlog immediately
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November 21, 2024

Tribunal orders Canada to address Jordan’s Principle backlog immediately

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the Liberal government…

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