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Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

The Canadian Environmental Law Association is recommending that all cities pass bylaws to make it mandatory for property owners to replace lead pipes on their side of the property line. Hamilton has a bylaw aimed at preventing partial lead service-line replacements, and some Quebec and Saskatchewan have similar rules. Here’s what people in Thunder Bay, Ont., have to say about the idea as the city faces a $350-million class-action lawsuit.

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Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
Star

April 3, 2026

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation…

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Automotive, Business, Labour, Manufacturing, National

April 2, 2026

Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns

TORONTO — The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its…

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Entertainment, Ontario/Quebec

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Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after ‘unfounded’ threats

TORONTO — The presenter of Shen Yun’s run in Toronto…

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Sports

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John Chidley-Hill

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The Toronto Tempo’s inaugural roster will take shape over the…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Radio, Sports, Television

April 2, 2026

Gregory Strong

“Oh My! Oh My!” Longtime TSN curling broadcaster Vic Rauter to retire

Brad Gushue still gets chills every time he watches the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 2, 2026

Coroner’s inquest announced in 2020 death of Toronto woman who fell from balcony

TORONTO — A coroner’s inquest is set to examine the…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to build on ‘strong mayor’ system by appointing ‘strong’ regional chairs

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government proposed Thursday to…

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Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump wasn't enough to keep her job. Here's why
Star

April 2, 2026

Pam Bondi’s loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to keep her job. Here’s why

For more than a year, Pam Bondi violated the norms…

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Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate
Star

April 2, 2026

Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a…

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