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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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Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

‘Right thing to do’: Ontario town begins renaming process for Prince Andrew Island

An Ontario township has taken its first official step toward…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 12, 2026

39 overdoses reported in London, Ont., after suspect handed out substance: police

LONDON — Police in London, Ont., are investigating a surge…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Vehicle sought in U.S. consulate shooting investigation found: Toronto police

TORONTO — Police say the suspect vehicle in the shooting…

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Sports

March 12, 2026

Varsho drives in three but Blue Jays lose 8-5 to Phillies in spring training

CLEARWATER — Toronto starter CJ Van Eyk gave up six…

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Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win — and what to know ahead of your Oscars party
Star

March 12, 2026

Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win — and what to know ahead of your Oscars party

Welcome to the most unpredictable Academy Awards in living memory.Sure,…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Toronto police to increase presence in area of Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Three people charged after border officers find multiple forged passports: RCMP

FORT ERIE — Three people have been charged after federal…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Man charged after three family members stabbed in Toronto home: police

TORONTO — Police say a man is facing charges after…

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N.S. developer ordered to remove 2 extra storeys he built without permission
Star

March 12, 2026

N.S. developer ordered to remove 2 extra storeys he built without permission

Halifax council has decided a developer must rip out a…

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