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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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North Korea boasts of successful hypersonic intermediate-range missile test
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January 7, 2025

North Korea boasts of successful hypersonic intermediate-range missile test

North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a…

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 95 in western China near Mount Everest
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January 7, 2025

Powerful earthquake kills at least 95 in western China near Mount Everest

A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet…

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Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick
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January 7, 2025

Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick

Two new clinics that pay people for their plasma have…

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Rogue waves are little known and can kill. Here's why they're so dangerous
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January 7, 2025

Rogue waves are little known and can kill. Here’s why they’re so dangerous

Noah Mintz nearly lost his life when he was hit…

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4 days after he bought a new car, problems started. Months later, he's still fighting to return it
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January 7, 2025

4 days after he bought a new car, problems started. Months later, he’s still fighting to return it

Carl Cameron’s 2024 Nissan Altima started having issues four days…

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Ottawa increasingly worried Donald Trump is set on tariffs
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January 7, 2025

Ottawa increasingly worried Donald Trump is set on tariffs

Officials around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are increasingly worried that…

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At Issue | Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down
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January 7, 2025

At Issue | Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down

After months of pressure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced…

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B.C. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program
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January 7, 2025

B.C. winery fined $118K and permanently banned from temporary foreign worker program

Employers found to be non-compliant with regulations under the Temporary…

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Your questions on Trudeau's resignation, answered
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January 7, 2025

Your questions on Trudeau’s resignation, answered

Trudeau said he would stay on both as prime minister…

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