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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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Liberal capital gains tax changes challenged in court
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January 24, 2025

Liberal capital gains tax changes challenged in court

The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation has filed an application for a…

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Miller fires back at provinces, territories for complaints over cuts to economic immigration
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January 24, 2025

Miller fires back at provinces, territories for complaints over cuts to economic immigration

Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller is blaming provinces and territories…

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Court throws out Charter challenge of Ontario long-term care law allowing patient placement without consent
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January 24, 2025

Court throws out Charter challenge of Ontario long-term care law allowing patient placement without consent

An Ontario court has thrown out a Charter challenge of…

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Trump wants states to pay more after disasters like L.A. wildfires. Here's how FEMA works now
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January 24, 2025

Trump wants states to pay more after disasters like L.A. wildfires. Here’s how FEMA works now

As U.S. President Donald Trump heads to hurricane-battered western North…

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5 things to know before camping in Jasper National Park this summer
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January 24, 2025

5 things to know before camping in Jasper National Park this summer

Campsite reservations open Jan. 28. Camping will look different in…

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Canada blasts St. Anne's survivors' 'scandalous allegations' in court fight over documents
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January 24, 2025

Canada blasts St. Anne’s survivors’ ‘scandalous allegations’ in court fight over documents

The Department of Justice has asked an Ontario court to…

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AI in sports judging is already here, bringing both advantages and potential pitfalls
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January 24, 2025

AI in sports judging is already here, bringing both advantages and potential pitfalls

The use of AI in judging at this week’s X…

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The Oscars love Emilia Pérez. Why does everyone else hate it?
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January 24, 2025

The Oscars love Emilia Pérez. Why does everyone else hate it?

Emilia Pérez led Oscar nominations on Thursday, pulling in a…

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Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau's 'misleading' comment about its Canadian ketchup
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January 24, 2025

Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau’s ‘misleading’ comment about its Canadian ketchup

The ketchup giant is seeing red after Prime Minister Justin…

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