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Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

Ottawa has struggled to increase grocery competition. Will the new food strategy help?

The federal government has pledged $3 billion which it says will add more food terminals in Canada, help the Competition Bureau sniff out and penalize anticompetitive behaviour, and help Canada produce more of its own food. Independent grocers say it’s a step in the right direction when it comes to helping them compete, but won’t topple the dominance of the country’s major grocers.

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Saab's surveillance jet deal with Canada faces a U.S. stealth tech hurdle

Saab’s surveillance jet deal with Canada faces a U.S. stealth tech hurdle

Ottawa’s choice of Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance jet has potentially opened a new battle in Washington. Experts say fully integrating the aircraft into NORAD would require access to sensitive U.S. stealth communications technology that has never been released to foreign manufacturers, creating operational, political and technical challenges.

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Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden
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February 4, 2025

Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 4, 2025

Two men are dead after attempted home invasion in South Glengarry, Ont.: police

Police say two men were shot dead during an attempted…

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Sports

February 4, 2025

Raptors swingman Barrett in concussion protocol, ruled out against visiting Knicks

TORONTO — Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol…

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Suit up! Met Gala reveals dress code and slate of celeb hosts
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February 4, 2025

Suit up! Met Gala reveals dress code and slate of celeb hosts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the dress code for…

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Woman's lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her
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February 4, 2025

Woman’s lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her

A woman from New Zealand has filed lawsuits against best-selling…

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Poilievre's pivot: Conservatives conducting internal surveys to adapt message
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February 4, 2025

Poilievre’s pivot: Conservatives conducting internal surveys to adapt message

A possible tariff war with the United States, Justin Trudeau’s…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Lifestyle, Music, Travel

February 4, 2025

Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is bringing a bevy of hit…

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Sports

February 4, 2025

Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser signs with Crawley Town of England’s League One

CRAWLEY — Canadian international midfielder Liam Fraser has signed a…

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O say can you jeer? Canucks anthem singer hits highs and lows of Trump backlash
Star

February 4, 2025

O say can you jeer? Canucks anthem singer hits highs and lows of Trump backlash

When Agasha Mutesasira was asked to perform the Canadian and…

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