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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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Sports

January 16, 2026

Neil Davidson

Toronto FC fills out goalkeeping group with addition of veteran William Yarbrough

TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper William Yarbrough,…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Police watchdog investigates after man shot dead by officers in Brantford, Ont.

BRANTFORD — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after it says…

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These fully grown sea lions won't stop nursing, and scientists don’t know why
Star

January 16, 2026

These fully grown sea lions won’t stop nursing, and scientists don’t know why

A new study documents the surprising prevalence of ‘supersuckling’ among…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts

January 16, 2026

Nicole Thompson

David Suzuki to take theatre project ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ on Ontario tour

TORONTO — David Suzuki is taking his theatre project “What…

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WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout
Star

January 16, 2026

WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout

In the wake of a backlash sparked by a viral…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Manslaughter charge laid against accused in death of woman who fell from balcony

MONTREAL — The man accused in the death of a…

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Amid crisis in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario, a tough choice: melt ice for water or leave others behind
Star

January 16, 2026

Amid crisis in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario, a tough choice: melt ice for water or leave others behind

Life is quieter in Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario….

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Driver who towed sledders in parking lot faces stunt charge: Guelph police

GUELPH — Guelph police say an 18-year-old man has been…

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Education, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 16, 2026

Man wanted for allegedly setting fires on University of Toronto campus: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’re looking for a suspect…

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