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Doug Ford is making a sharp turn away from the centrist, national profile he built. What’s he up to?

Doug Ford is making a sharp turn away from the centrist, national profile he built. What’s he up to?

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John Lorinc

The ‘fourth successor’ strategy puts time on Iran’s side

The ‘fourth successor’ strategy puts time on Iran’s side
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Gwynne Dyer

Niagara letters March 24: Commit to bettering environment

Niagara letters March 24: Commit to bettering environment
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Doug Ford is picking a pointless fight over Billy Bishop airport

Doug Ford is picking a pointless fight over Billy Bishop airport
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Martin Regg Cohn

Doug Ford is making a sharp turn away from the centrist, national profile he built. What’s he up to?

Doug Ford is making a sharp turn away from the centrist, national profile he built. What’s he up to?
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John Lorinc

I learned something about the cruel cost of paradise

I learned something about the cruel cost of paradise
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Stephen Maher

Kraft Heinz bets on Canada — again. And that matters more than you think

Kraft Heinz bets on Canada — again. And that matters more than you think
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By Sylvain Charlebois

Niagara letters March 23: You can’t leave your hat on

Niagara letters March 23: You can’t leave your hat on
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Musings from a Zone 2 frequent flyer from the back row of the plane

Musings from a Zone 2 frequent flyer from the back row of the plane
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Jennifer Bain

As Cuba faces mounting crises, should Canada increase its foreign aid — or support U.S. efforts to force a regime change?

As Cuba faces mounting crises, should Canada increase its foreign aid — or support U.S. efforts to force a regime change?
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Katharine Lake Berz

Out there: Times are tough when we can barely afford heated toilet seats

Out there: Times are tough when we can barely afford heated toilet seats
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Chuck Brown

Pierre Poilievre is playing for Team Canada — with Mark Carney as captain

Pierre Poilievre is playing for Team Canada — with Mark Carney as captain
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Susan Delacourt

Niagara letters March 21: Leave your pyjamas at home

Niagara letters March 21: Leave your pyjamas at home
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

He comes from a line of old-school NDP leaders — but can Avi Lewis make the party feel new again?

He comes from a line of old-school NDP leaders — but can Avi Lewis make the party feel new again?
20.03.2026 10

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Justin Ling

China’s new language law is sure to backfire

China’s new language law is sure to backfire

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Gwynne Dyer

Niagara letters March 20: Durham has Niagara’s governance solution

Niagara letters March 20: Durham has Niagara’s governance solution
20.03.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Don’t mistake announcements by Carney and Ford for progress

19.03.2026 3

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Matt Gurney

Grievances don’t justify graffiti at Queen’s Park

Grievances don’t justify graffiti at Queen’s Park
19.03.2026 4

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Martin Regg Cohn

We need a wealth tax

We need a wealth tax
19.03.2026 10

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Linda Mcquaig

Wiarton Willie dies, ‘foul play’ suspected

Wiarton Willie dies, ‘foul play’ suspected
19.03.2026 10

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William Thomas

Niagara letters March 19: Gale should still have book and job

Niagara letters March 19: Gale should still have book and job
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

89 per cent of Canadians think tipping is out of control. Here’s why they’re right

89 per cent of Canadians think tipping is out of control. Here’s why they’re right
18.03.2026 3

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Vinay Menon

The FCC wants to crack down on Iran war lies? Start with the White House

The FCC wants to crack down on Iran war lies? Start with the White House
18.03.2026 4

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Vinay Menon

I’m a doctor. Here are five overlooked ways the Ontario government is making our ERs more crowded, not less

I’m a doctor. Here are five overlooked ways the Ontario government is making our ERs more crowded, not less
18.03.2026 5

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Iris Gorfinkel

Canada’s food inflation is slowing, but the squeeze isn’t over

Canada’s food inflation is slowing, but the squeeze isn’t over
18.03.2026 7

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By Sylvain Charlebois

Niagara letters March 18: Premier’s FOI changes lack transparency

Niagara letters March 18: Premier’s FOI changes lack transparency
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

A hard ‘no’ was long overdue for Donald Trump. He deserves to hear it more often

A hard ‘no’ was long overdue for Donald Trump. He deserves to hear it more often
17.03.2026 4

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Susan Delacourt

Doug Ford drops a veil of secrecy over the inner workings of his government

Doug Ford drops a veil of secrecy over the inner workings of his government
17.03.2026 4

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Martin Regg Cohn

Doug Ford’s latest stunt was doomed to fail. That may have been the point

Doug Ford’s latest stunt was doomed to fail. That may have been the point
17.03.2026 10

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Matt Gurney

America is losing its climate science

America is losing its climate science

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17.03.2026 10

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Gwynne Dyer

Stat holidays on Doug Ford’s chopping block

Stat holidays on Doug Ford’s chopping block
17.03.2026 10

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Margaret Shkimba

How to manage stock market volatility: Why it’s actually a sign of a healthy system

How to manage stock market volatility: Why it’s actually a sign of a healthy system
17.03.2026 10

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Peter Watson

Niagara letters March 17: Did someone force Niagara Region’s chair to resign?

Niagara letters March 17: Did someone force Niagara Region’s chair to resign?
17.03.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Blue Jays fans will see a different Trey Yesavage. The question is when

Blue Jays fans will see a different Trey Yesavage. The question is when
16.03.2026 3

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Rosie Dimanno

Niagara letters March 16: Let Niagara elect its regional chair

Niagara letters March 16: Let Niagara elect its regional chair
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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Why Don Cherry doesn’t belong in the Order of Canada, no matter what conservatives say

Why Don Cherry doesn’t belong in the Order of Canada, no matter what conservatives say
15.03.2026 9

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Bruce Arthur

Out there: Putting off tough jobs? Just hop to it

Out there: Putting off tough jobs? Just hop to it
15.03.2026 10

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Chuck Brown

Da ya think he’s sexist?: Time to update your retro stage show, Sir Rod

Da ya think he’s sexist?: Time to update your retro stage show, Sir Rod
14.03.2026 6

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Anne Bokma

Iran war marks another tragic chapter for Lebanon

Iran war marks another tragic chapter for Lebanon
14.03.2026 10

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Martin Regg Cohn

A weighted Niagara government heavily favours largest cities

A weighted Niagara government heavily favours largest cities
14.03.2026 7

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Angus Scott

Niagara letters March 14: Did the province enact strong regional chair powers?

Niagara letters March 14: Did the province enact strong regional chair powers?
13.03.2026 6

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Mark Carney is thinking of banning kids from social media. This is why it’s a terrible idea

Mark Carney is thinking of banning kids from social media. This is why it’s a terrible idea
13.03.2026 8

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Supriya Dwivedi

We’re watching a religious war between three theocratic states. Is this the 1600s?

We’re watching a religious war between three theocratic states. Is this the 1600s?
13.03.2026 10

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Rick Salutin

I spoke to over 30 sources about Mark Carney’s first year as prime minister. This is the picture that emerged

I spoke to over 30 sources about Mark Carney’s first year as prime minister. This is the picture that emerged
13.03.2026 20

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Althia Raj

Flannel at the checkout: The rise of the pyjama economy

Flannel at the checkout: The rise of the pyjama economy
13.03.2026 10

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By Sylvain Charlebois

Niagara letters March 13: In danger of privatizing our water system

Niagara letters March 13: In danger of privatizing our water system
13.03.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Too many of us are missing the deeper message behind Idlout’s crossing to the Carney Liberals

12.03.2026 5

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Stephen Maher

Floor crossings show public confidence in Mark Carney. His majority reflects Canadians’ support

12.03.2026 6

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Stephen Maher

If toys caused this much harm, we’d ban them. Why does social media get a free pass?

12.03.2026 6

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Iris Gorfinkel

Trump’s risky moves lead to escalating tensions with Iran

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Gwynne Dyer