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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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Stars and producers of The Testaments feel the show's message is relevant 'because of Margaret's vision'
Star

April 8, 2026

Stars and producers of The Testaments feel the show’s message is relevant ‘because of Margaret’s vision’

The Testaments, an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s book, is releasing…

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Sports

April 8, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Banged up Toronto Raptors playing through the pain to close in on a playoff spot

TORONTO — Everyone on the Toronto Raptors is hurting, but…

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Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon
Star

April 8, 2026

Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel’s aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon

The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Toronto police credit ‘covert assets’ in arrest after shooting at Jewish-owned eatery

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to extend WSIB coverage in privately run retirement and group homes

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to extend workplace safety and…

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Judge gives 15-year sentence to woman who admitted selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine
Star

April 8, 2026

Judge gives 15-year sentence to woman who admitted selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of…

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Environment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 8, 2026

Liam Casey

Environmental groups launch constitutional challenge over Ontario’s special economic zones

TORONTO — Several environmental groups have launched a constitutional challenge…

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Lifestyle, Sports

April 8, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

FIFA releases plans for cross-Canada World Cup celebration tour

VANCOUVER — Plans have been unveiled for festivities across Canada…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Students, staff offered support after report of person on fire at school: board

NORTH HURON, ONTARIO — School board officials say mental health…

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