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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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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 2, 2026

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable

Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled…

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U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
Star

May 2, 2026

U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic…

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Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
Star

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s…

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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Star

May 2, 2026

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward

After Randy Rush collected his $50-million Lotto Max jackpot money…

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Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
Star

May 2, 2026

Iranian soccer official says he’s talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact…

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Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests
Star

May 2, 2026

Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what…

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'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
Star

May 2, 2026

‘He was the first to call me mom,’ mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting

Nabil Askafe’s mother and father sat down for an interview…

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Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
Star

May 2, 2026

Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks….

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