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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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Gen Z toppled Bangladesh's autocratic regime. Will it decide the next government?
Star

February 11, 2026

Gen Z toppled Bangladesh’s autocratic regime. Will it decide the next government?

It’s been 18 months since violent, student-led protests brought down…

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Why some Canadian companies are turning their workers into owners instead of selling to the U.S.
Star

February 11, 2026

Why some Canadian companies are turning their workers into owners instead of selling to the U.S.

A new type of employee ownership comes at a time…

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Why the families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims may face 'difficult' issues with OpenAI lawsuits
Star

February 11, 2026

Why the families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims may face ‘difficult’ issues with OpenAI lawsuits

The families of victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school…

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B.C. to drop 'tough' budget as Tumbler Ridge shooting puts focus on mental health services
Star

February 11, 2026

B.C. to drop ‘tough’ budget as Tumbler Ridge shooting puts focus on mental health services

As British Columbia’s finance minister unveils the province’s budget, the…

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Grace comes in the wake of horror in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Star

February 11, 2026

Grace comes in the wake of horror in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

At a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Friday night, just…

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'Canadians are with you. We will always be with you': PM addresses vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
Star

February 11, 2026

‘Canadians are with you. We will always be with you’: PM addresses vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

Prime Minister Mark Carney led federal, provincial and local leaders…

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B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge in mourning after mass shooting kills 9, including 6 inside school
Star

February 11, 2026

B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge in mourning after mass shooting kills 9, including 6 inside school

What we know so far, and what we don’tTo recap…

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Health, Sports

February 11, 2026

Jays’ Santander expected to miss five to six months after shoulder surgery

DUNEDIN — Outfielder Anthony Santander of the Toronto Blue Jays…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

February 10, 2026

Toronto city council approves 2026 budget including 2.2 per cent property tax hike

TORONTO — Toronto city council has adopted the mayor’s 2026…

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