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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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Ford's PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd
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January 23, 2025

Ford’s PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd

Riding to watch: Hamilton CentreIn case you’re just joining us…

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Ford says he wants to be premier 'forever' on eve of Ontario snap election
Star

January 23, 2025

Ford says he wants to be premier ‘forever’ on eve of Ontario snap election

Ontario’s political party leaders made their final pitches to voters…

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Doug Ford's PCs promise up to $40B in new spending in Ontario election platform
Star

January 23, 2025

Doug Ford’s PCs promise up to $40B in new spending in Ontario election platform

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives released a campaign platform Monday with promises…

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Doug Ford's 401 tunnel vision could come with a nearly $100B price tag, expert says
Star

January 23, 2025

Doug Ford’s 401 tunnel vision could come with a nearly $100B price tag, expert says

Doug Ford’s plan for a tunnel under Highway 401 has…

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With Trump's tariffs now on hold, will Ontario's election campaign shift gears?
Star

January 23, 2025

With Trump’s tariffs now on hold, will Ontario’s election campaign shift gears?

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford is trying his utmost to…

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Ford says he'll trigger an election and wants 'largest mandate in Ontario's history'
Star

January 23, 2025

Ford says he’ll trigger an election and wants ‘largest mandate in Ontario’s history’

Liberals launch Elon attackLiberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has called on…

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Film on legacy of residential schools in Canada nominated for best documentary at 2025 Oscars
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January 23, 2025

Film on legacy of residential schools in Canada nominated for best documentary at 2025 Oscars

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars cried — for the…

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SZA will join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime
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January 23, 2025

SZA will join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime

Multi-Grammy winner singer SZA will be joining Kendrick Lamar as…

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Hundreds of families leave West Bank as major Israeli raid continues
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January 23, 2025

Hundreds of families leave West Bank as major Israeli raid continues

Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes in the West…

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