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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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Germany warns Canada that Europe's appetite for natural gas is set to shrink | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Germany warns Canada that Europe’s appetite for natural gas is set to shrink | CBC News

A top German envoy is pouring cold water on calls…

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ANALYSIS | The issue isn't the carbon tax — it's climate change | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

ANALYSIS | The issue isn’t the carbon tax — it’s climate change | CBC News

When the going gets tough, political leaders sometimes feel the…

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Yagi hits Vietnam with deadly force as 2nd-most powerful typhoon of 2024 | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Yagi hits Vietnam with deadly force as 2nd-most powerful typhoon of 2024 | CBC News

Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four…

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Germany is sending Ottawa a diplomatic double-act — two ambassadors for the price of one | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Germany is sending Ottawa a diplomatic double-act — two ambassadors for the price of one | CBC News

Germany soon will be represented in Ottawa by two ambassadors…

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FIRST PERSON | I was a financial mess before tragedy struck. But that reckoning brought a sense of empowerment | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I was a financial mess before tragedy struck. But that reckoning brought a sense of empowerment | CBC News

Debbie Belgrave was in debt and spending to support an…

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B.C. United says it intends to run some candidates to keep party status | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

B.C. United says it intends to run some candidates to keep party status | CBC News

Some voters might still see the B.C. United on the…

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Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth, leaving its 2 astronauts behind for months | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth, leaving its 2 astronauts behind for months | CBC News

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut…

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Toronto man accused of plotting terror attack at Jewish centre in New York City: authorities | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Toronto man accused of plotting terror attack at Jewish centre in New York City: authorities | CBC News

A Toronto-area man is facing terror charges in both Canada…

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B.C. man downplays hero label after pulling unconscious driver from burning car | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

B.C. man downplays hero label after pulling unconscious driver from burning car | CBC News

A 20-year-old man was pulled from a burning car and…

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