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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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Another storm approaches Vancouver Island as crews race to restore power to thousands
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November 19, 2024

Another storm approaches Vancouver Island as crews race to restore power to thousands

A new storm is approaching Vancouver Island just as residents…

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Tens of thousands without power, ferries cancelled after 'bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast
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November 19, 2024

Tens of thousands without power, ferries cancelled after ‘bomb cyclone’ batters B.C. coast

Tens of thousands of people, primarily on Vancouver Island, were…

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B.C. coast braces for high winds, power outages as 'bomb cyclone' forms in Pacific
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November 19, 2024

B.C. coast braces for high winds, power outages as ‘bomb cyclone’ forms in Pacific

Short on power or need to preserve data? Read a low-bandwidth…

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Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue
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November 19, 2024

Paul-Tyson gate fetches non-Vegas record $18.1M US revenue

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson punched up a record-breaking gate…

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An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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November 19, 2024

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Hours after Rafael Nadal’s 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van…

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Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions
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November 19, 2024

Regulator orders Alberta oilsands site to shut down following string of alleged infractions

An oilsands operator in northern Alberta has been ordered to…

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No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark
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November 19, 2024

No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

A debate that has jammed up the House of Commons…

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Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data
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November 19, 2024

Which vehicles are most at risk for theft? David Common breaks down the latest data

The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in Canada…

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Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing
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November 19, 2024

Vancouver airport runway will likely be closed for 2 days after cargo plane overruns landing

A runway at Vancouver International Airport is closed after an…

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