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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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Montreal landlord accused of shipping meth to repay Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian
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October 18, 2024

Montreal landlord accused of shipping meth to repay Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian

A Montreal landlord arrested last month in a pre-dawn raid…

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Fugitive ex-Olympian accused of running deadly drug ring was found — but not arrested — this year, docs show
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October 18, 2024

Fugitive ex-Olympian accused of running deadly drug ring was found — but not arrested — this year, docs show

After Ryan Wedding evaded the RCMP for nearly a decade, U.S….

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Shooter still unidentified in Caledon murders allegedly linked to ex-Olympic snowboarder | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Shooter still unidentified in Caledon murders allegedly linked to ex-Olympic snowboarder | CBC News

Amid a recent string of arrests targeting a transnational criminal…

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How Big Tobacco's payout to Canadian provinces, smokers will work — if it goes ahead | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

How Big Tobacco’s payout to Canadian provinces, smokers will work — if it goes ahead | CBC News

A plan for Canada’s three biggest tobacco companies to pay out…

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Man, teen charged after shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Man, teen charged after shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school | CBC News

Two people are facing a host of charges in connection…

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B.C. lacrosse coach convicted of assault dropped from sport's national hall of fame | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

B.C. lacrosse coach convicted of assault dropped from sport’s national hall of fame | CBC News

The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame has removed the membership…

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U.S. regulator investigating Tesla's self-driving software after fatal crash | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

U.S. regulator investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after fatal crash | CBC News

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s opening…

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Does pre-election legal flurry mean post-election chaos in U.S.? | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Does pre-election legal flurry mean post-election chaos in U.S.? | CBC News

According to one Democratic Party official, even before the Nov….

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Canada brings some heat to high seas fishing grounds to protect at-risk salmon in North Pacific | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Canada brings some heat to high seas fishing grounds to protect at-risk salmon in North Pacific | CBC News

A newly outfitted Canadian vessel loaded with fisheries and coast…

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