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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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As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Star

March 2, 2026

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

For Kuljeet Singh, a ride-hail driver in Vancouver, every stop…

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As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall
Star

March 2, 2026

As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall

The International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release 400…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 2, 2026

Liam Casey

Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford

TORONTO — Construction on the roads to the Ring of…

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Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
Star

March 2, 2026

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

Producers of beer, wine and spirits will be able to…

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At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says
Star

March 2, 2026

At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says

At least 153 people, including children, have been killed after…

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Business, Mining

March 2, 2026

Ian Bickis

Governments increase support for critical minerals at Toronto mining conference

TORONTO — Critical mineral projects got increased support from government…

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Education, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario teacher, education worker unions call for contract talks to start early

TORONTO — Contracts for Ontario’s teachers and education workers expire…

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Atlantic, Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

TORONTO — Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let…

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Rianna Lim

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline

The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline…

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