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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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Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer
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December 31, 2024

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer

Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she…

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Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.'s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze
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December 31, 2024

Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.’s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze

The B.C. government’s relaxation of grape imports and taxes allowed…

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New Year's celebrations around the world ring in 2025
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December 31, 2024

New Year’s celebrations around the world ring in 2025

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai and St. John’s, communities…

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Jasper's challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor
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December 31, 2024

Jasper’s challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor

In a year-end interview, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland tackles questions…

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'Feeling the pinch': Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline
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December 31, 2024

‘Feeling the pinch’: Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline

Fewer international students made their way to Windsor and Canada…

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Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations
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December 31, 2024

Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations

What used to be taken for granted in Canada —…

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5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025
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December 31, 2024

5 modern parenting trends we’re more than ready to ditch in 2025

What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora…

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Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety
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December 31, 2024

Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety

Ucluelet RCMP Const. Mark Macdonnell said when he received the…

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South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
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December 31, 2024

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant…

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