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Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren’t favoured for funding after Gladu comment
Speaking earlier this month to the Sarnia Observer about her decision to leave the Conservatives and join the Liberal party, Gladu was asked whether she expected any rewards for bolstering the government’s ranks.
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What’s on our radar on April 24
Roseland redevelopment, Emancipation Day monument and ice sculpting with chainsaws.
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Gary Mar: It’s time for Canada to embrace what we do best to help ourselves and our partners
A global understanding has held firm for decades: whatever the conflict, critical waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz stayed open. That understanding, backed by international precedent, is now broken. The ensuing geopolitical and economic crisis that has erupted proves that Canada needs to build up domestic production and diversify exports . The argument has…
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Canada doesn’t have the leverage it thinks over U.S., says Mark Warner
Mark Warner, principal counsel, MAAW Law, talks to Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how Canada-United-States-Mexico-Agreement talks are shaping up, Canada as a possible member of the European Union and our own Arctic version of the Strait of Hormuz . • Email: lharapyn@postmedia.com Canada’s condo supply is about to fall off a cliff REITs set for…
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‘Schools need to wake up’: Jewish student sues TMU for $1.3M over alleged ‘poisoned’ learning environment
A Jewish student is suing Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for more than $1.3 million, alleging the school created a “poisoned environment” and disregarded several instances of antisemitism and harassment following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. “I think I need to be a voice for all Jewish students who otherwise feel isolated and alone,”…
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Where the bagel mavens roam: Gathering celebrates best of the Jewish culinary invention
LOS ANGELES – Bubbe, the bagel is having a moment. At this month’s BagelFest West in L.A., it was clear North America’s favourite Jewish immigrant food has become “the new pizza” — meaning, gourmet pizza, with a gamut of choices from fine-handed artisans. The April 12 fest drew foodies, bakers and innovators conjuring up endless…
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Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive
Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won’t be able to access the government’s penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out.
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With high gas prices and a trade war, get ready for a long stretch of low cross-border travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers are tiring of sticker shock at the pump. Before U.S. President Donald Trump began waging war with Iran in late February, Canadians were paying roughly $1.32 a litre, while Americans were paying around US$2.98 per gallon. Today’s prices, on average, are about $1.75 per litre and US$4.03 per gallon, respectively. If…
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Flood alert issued for Peace River, Alta.; residents told to prepare for possible evacuation
The Town of Peace River issued a flood alert later Thursday afternoon, warning residents of the northern Alberta community to prepare for a possible evacuation “on very short notice.”