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Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

Pentagon procurement post reveals Canada quietly locked into HIMARS deal

A U.S. contract notice shows Canada is included in a $1.1-billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) production deal, suggesting Ottawa finalized the purchase months ago without making any announcement. The silence clashes with promises to buy less American equipment, even as the Armed Forces pushes for the Ukraine-tested system to fill a critical long-range strike gap.

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At Issue | The costs of Carney's spending plans

At Issue | The costs of Carney’s spending plans

At Issue this week: What Mark Carney’s spending goals outlined in the spring economic update mean for the deficit. Conservatives battle Liberal efforts to move committees behind closed doors. And how will Carney’s new sovereign wealth fund help Canadians?

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How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
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April 4, 2026

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 3, 2026

Ontario man on lawn tractor faces impaired driving charges

CALEDON — A man from Caledon, Ontario, faces charges after…

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Social, Sports

April 3, 2026

Steve Buffery

Toronto FC’s Sargent looking for first goal as team welcomes Rapids to BMO Field

TORONTO — Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser was a…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 3, 2026

Sharif Hassan

GTA residents enjoy warmer Good Friday as they brace for heavy rainfalls over weekend

If you enjoy outdoor activities, Friday was your day. The…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 3, 2026

Toronto officer who shot man multiple times won’t be charged, SIU says.

Ontario’s police watchdog says an officer who fatally shot a…

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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
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April 3, 2026

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a rare but…

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Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
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April 3, 2026

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government’s second attempt at giving police and spies…

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Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model
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April 3, 2026

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily…

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What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season
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April 3, 2026

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even…

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