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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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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
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January 30, 2025

Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of…

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Who's the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one
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January 29, 2025

Who’s the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one

When a shark egg appeared one day in a shark…

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National, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come…

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National

January 29, 2025

These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days…

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Entertainment, Arts, National, Radio

January 29, 2025

CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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