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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Toronto police officer charged after private databases accessed

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer has been arrested and…

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When their son died at 16, this B.C. family mobilized to rebuild the local baseball diamond in his honour
Star

April 21, 2026

When their son died at 16, this B.C. family mobilized to rebuild the local baseball diamond in his honour

The Taylor family raised thousands of dollars to revitalize and…

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King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world
Star

April 21, 2026

King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world

In a video message, King Charles paid tribute to his…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Streamer appears to find release date for Drake’s new album hidden within ice structure

TORONTO — A release date for Drake’s much-anticipated album “Iceman”…

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Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
Star

April 21, 2026

Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate

The Senate human rights committee is calling for more education,…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 21, 2026

Sudbury declares state of emergency as water levels rise, flood warning issued

SUDBURY — The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a…

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Investigation into deaths of 6 Innu youths shows how the system failed them, inquiry hears
Star

April 21, 2026

Investigation into deaths of 6 Innu youths shows how the system failed them, inquiry hears

A report into the deaths of six youths from the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 21, 2026

Liam Casey

Six mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says

TORONTO — Six inmates who were mistakenly released from Ontario’s…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 21, 2026

Former police officer charged with sexual assault after SIU investigation

CHATHAM-KENT, ONT. — A former Chatham-Kent, Ont., police officer is…

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