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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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Fact-checking Trump's claims about his 1st year back in the White House
Star

February 1, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about his 1st year back in the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot…

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about his 1st year back in the White House
Star

February 1, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about his 1st year back in the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot…

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Sports

February 1, 2026

James MacDonald named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for fifth straight year

LONDON — James MacDonald was named Canadian harness racing’s top…

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Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity
Star

January 31, 2026

Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town’s military capacity

Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build…

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Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity
Star

January 31, 2026

Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town’s military capacity

Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 31, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Danielle Martin named Liberal candidate for byelection in Freeland’s former riding

TORONTO — The Liberal Party of Canada has announced a…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 31, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Cold alerts could soon break in southern Ontario, but predicted to return next week

TORONTO — Cold weather alerts that have gripped most of…

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Trump responds to Supreme Court loss with new 10% tariff, leaving Canada to wait for fine print
Star

January 31, 2026

Trump responds to Supreme Court loss with new 10% tariff, leaving Canada to wait for fine print

If you thought Trump was going to accept the Supreme…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 31, 2026

Nicole Ireland

Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall

TORONTO — Calls to Toronto Seniors Helpline are on the…

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