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    S1 E9 | Are We That Incompetent? Canada vs Saudi Arabia

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    S1 E2 | Milk, Markets, and the Cost of Protection

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OTTAWA

OC Transpo Line 1 Eastern Extension Delayed Until Spring 2026

OTTAWA : The long-awaited eastern extension of OC Transpo's Line 1 will not begin trial operations until at least spring 2026, transit officials confirmed this week, marking another setback for the project that will connect Blair station to Trim Road in Orléans. The delay pushes the anticipated launch window to between April and June, and possibly into late spring or early summer, according to statements from OC Transpo's Interim General […]

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TORONTO

Toronto Morning Briefing: Top 5 Stories for February 17, 2026

Good morning, Toronto. Here are the top five stories you need to know this Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 1. Inflation Falls to 2.3% in January Canada's inflation rate dropped to 2.3 percent in January, marking a continued decline in consumer price increases and moving closer to the Bank of Canada's two-percent target. Statistics Canada released the Consumer Price Index data this morning, showing the year-over-year inflation rate decreased from 2.6 […]

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National

Silver for Canada: Courtney Sarault Secures Third Medal at Winter Olympics

MILAN-CORTINA : Canadian short-track speed skater Courtney Sarault has captured her third medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing silver in the 1,000-metre event on Day 10 of competition. The podium finish keeps Canada in the top five of the overall medal standings as the Games head into their final week, bringing the nation's total medal count to 10: one gold, four silver, and five bronze. A Strong Start, A […]

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Economics

Janice Charette Named Chief Negotiator for CUSMA Trade Negotiations

OTTAWA : The federal government has appointed Janice Charette as Canada's chief trade negotiator to lead the country's upcoming negotiations on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment on February 16, 2026, as Canada prepares for a mandated review of the trilateral trade agreement. Charette will work alongside Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, to manage the review process. Background on the Appointment […]

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Economics

Carney Unveils $6.6B “Buy Canadian” Defence Plan, Targets 125,000 Jobs

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a $6.6-billion domestic defence procurement strategy aimed at strengthening Canada’s military capacity while directing a greater share of federal spending toward Canadian companies. The plan, described by the federal government as a “Buy Canadian” defence initiative, would require that 70 percent of federal defence contracts be awarded to Canadian firms over the next decade. Officials say the move is designed to bolster national security, […]

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Economics

Canadian Inflation Slows to 2.3% in January as Gas Prices and Tax Relief Ease Pressure

Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that the country's annual inflation rate declined to 2.3 percent in January 2026, down from 2.4 percent in December 2025. The slowdown marks a continuation of the cooling trend that has characterized the Canadian economy over recent months. Gasoline Prices Drive Overall Decline The primary factor behind January's deceleration was a significant drop in gasoline prices. Year-over-year, pump prices fell 16.7 percent in January, compared with […]

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General

Community Mourning and the Road to Healing in Tumbler Ridge

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. : In the wake of a devastating mass shooting that claimed eight lives on February 10, 2026, the tight-knit community of Tumbler Ridge is transitioning from a state of shock to a profound period of mourning and a loud call for sustained mental health resources. As the RCMP confirmed the identities of the victims this week, flowers, candles, and teddy bears have formed a growing memorial outside […]

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MONTREAL

Canada Drifting Off Course on Climate Targets as Policy Shifts Take Hold

Canada is no longer on track to meet any of its major climate commitments, according to a new national review that warns the country’s emissions strategy is weakening at a critical moment. The assessment finds Canada is likely to miss its 2026 milestone, its 2030 Paris Agreement target, and its long-term 2050 net-zero objective. The findings point to recent policy changes, economic pressures, and shifting political priorities that have slowed […]

todayFebruary 14, 2026

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General

7 Mistakes You're Making with Canadian Political News (and How to Fix Them)

Listen. Read. Watch. Scroll. We're all doing it. Consuming Canadian political news like it's our second job. But here's the uncomfortable truth: you might be getting worse at understanding politics, not better. Yeah, you read that right. Most of us think we're informed citizens staying on top of the issues. But we're actually making the same seven mistakes that turn news consumption into a sport where everyone loses. Let's fix […]

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