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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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Blood test that can screen for 50+ cancers now for sale in Canada, at $2,099
Star

November 30, 2024

Blood test that can screen for 50+ cancers now for sale in Canada, at $2,099

It’s an idea that thrills cancer researchers: a blood test…

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Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say
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November 30, 2024

Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say

Fire retardants — including toxic, regulated compounds — were found…

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Why orcas wear dead salmon as 'hats' remains a mystery, scientists say
Star

November 30, 2024

Why orcas wear dead salmon as ‘hats’ remains a mystery, scientists say

In what may seem like a call-back to 1980s whale…

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Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg
Star

November 30, 2024

Spare some digital change? In India, many transgender people use QR codes to beg

Managing money online is becoming increasingly widespread in India as…

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Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator
Star

November 30, 2024

Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator

A group of Canadian news outlets — including CBC/Radio-Canada, Postmedia,…

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Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K
Star

November 29, 2024

Notorious Quebec hit man wanted to have La Presse journalist killed for $100K

A threat recently made public revealed Frédérick Silva had a…

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John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal
Star

November 29, 2024

John Herdman steps down as Toronto FC head coach after drone-spying scandal

John Herdman, embroiled in the drone-spying scandal that has dogged…

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Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance
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November 29, 2024

Yukon amends its Municipal Act to offer alternative to oath of allegiance

The Yukon government has amended its regulation around taking the…

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Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh's own words in latest non-confidence motion
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November 29, 2024

Conservatives plan to use Jagmeet Singh’s own words in latest non-confidence motion

The Conservatives plan to bring forward a non-confidence motion next…

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