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Pierre Poilievre helped make Mark Carney’s week a rousing success

Pierre Poilievre helped make Mark Carney’s week a rousing success
yesterday 2

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Althia Raj

I’m happy for Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Why do they make some Canadians so mad?

I’m happy for Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Why do they make some Canadians so mad?
yesterday 6

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John Semley

Ontario’s dysfunctional education system has the Ford government on a learning curve

Ontario’s dysfunctional education system has the Ford government on a learning curve
yesterday 7

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Martin Regg Cohn

Mark Carney’s new majority is a blessing in disguise for Pierre Poilievre and Avi Lewis

Mark Carney’s new majority is a blessing in disguise for Pierre Poilievre and Avi Lewis
yesterday 5

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Supriya Dwivedi

Niagara letters April 17: Getting things done for Niagara

Niagara letters April 17: Getting things done for Niagara
yesterday 7

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Spanish prime minister shows Carney how to take on Trump

Spanish prime minister shows Carney how to take on Trump
previous day 6

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Linda Mcquaig

The magical world of mighty failures

The magical world of mighty failures
previous day 10

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William Thomas

Calling out Carney’s ‘fancy’ education is loser talk. No wonder the Conservatives doubled down on it

Calling out Carney’s ‘fancy’ education is loser talk. No wonder the Conservatives doubled down on it
previous day 10

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Matt Gurney

Niagara letters April 16: Province should apply limits to municipal spending

Niagara letters April 16: Province should apply limits to municipal spending
previous day 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

This terrifying time is brought to you by Donald Trump

This terrifying time is brought to you by Donald Trump
wednesday 8

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Bruce Arthur

This isn’t just a Carney majority. It’s a national unity government

This isn’t just a Carney majority. It’s a national unity government
wednesday 10

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Justin Ling

Niagara letters April 15: Floor-crossing prompts pearl clutching

Niagara letters April 15: Floor-crossing prompts pearl clutching
wednesday 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Donald Trump finds ways to sink to new lows: attacks Pope, releases image as the Messiah

Donald Trump finds ways to sink to new lows: attacks Pope, releases image as the Messiah
14.04.2026 10

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Andrew Phillips

You can’t bomb your way out of a logistical bottleneck

You can’t bomb your way out of a logistical bottleneck
14.04.2026 6

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By Sylvain Charlebois

Mark Carney gets the gift of more time

Mark Carney gets the gift of more time
14.04.2026 9

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Susan Delacourt

Niagara letters April 14: Public sector salaries help drive inflation

Niagara letters April 14: Public sector salaries help drive inflation
14.04.2026 9

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Living on the edge of fear in Donald Trump’s latest reality show

Living on the edge of fear in Donald Trump’s latest reality show
13.04.2026 4

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Noor Javed

Mark Carney’s Liberals are branding themselves as the beyond-politics party

Mark Carney’s Liberals are branding themselves as the beyond-politics party
13.04.2026 10

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Susan Delacourt

Niagara letters April 13: Niagara’s mayors will serve well

Niagara letters April 13: Niagara’s mayors will serve well
13.04.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Doug Ford’s push for secrecy is putting the health of Ontarians at risk

Doug Ford’s push for secrecy is putting the health of Ontarians at risk
13.04.2026 5

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Iris Gorfinkel

Embrace nothingness: Lessons from Winnie-the-Pooh on peace

Embrace nothingness: Lessons from Winnie-the-Pooh on peace

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12.04.2026 10

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Thomas Froese

Make no mistake, securing a majority is worth it for Carney. But it comes with its own host of challenges

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12.04.2026 10

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Jaime Watt

Mark Carney’s numbers are big. But shouldn’t the cities and provinces be ponying up?

Mark Carney’s numbers are big. But shouldn’t the cities and provinces be ponying up?

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12.04.2026 10

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John Lorinc

A 96-year-old Toronto woman was left in filth and squalor. Was Vasiliki Atanasovski’s death her daughter’s crime of negligence?

A 96-year-old Toronto woman was left in filth and squalor. Was Vasiliki Atanasovski’s death her daughter’s crime of negligence?
11.04.2026 10

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Rosie Dimanno

Mark Carney’s grip on the Liberal party is on full display in Montreal

Mark Carney’s grip on the Liberal party is on full display in Montreal
11.04.2026 5

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Althia Raj

Niagara letters April 11: Was Heather Wintertstein’s care compromised?

Niagara letters April 11: Was Heather Wintertstein’s care compromised?
11.04.2026 9

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

What’s behind the Ontario government’s attack on Niagara Region?

What’s behind the Ontario government’s attack on Niagara Region?
11.04.2026 20

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Angus Scott

Canada can rescue Ukraine with seized Russian cash. What are we waiting for?

Canada can rescue Ukraine with seized Russian cash. What are we waiting for?
10.04.2026 8

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Justin Ling

Smart matters to Donald Trump, bigly, but he’s getting stupider by the day

Smart matters to Donald Trump, bigly, but he’s getting stupider by the day
10.04.2026 10

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Rick Salutin

Niagara letters April 10: Good work by public servants

Niagara letters April 10: Good work by public servants
10.04.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Note to Pierre Poilievre: Massive petro profits — not taxes — are to blame for $2 gas

Note to Pierre Poilievre: Massive petro profits — not taxes — are to blame for $2 gas
09.04.2026 7

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Jim Stanford

Mark Carney’s latest floor crosser tests more than the size of the Liberal tent

Mark Carney’s latest floor crosser tests more than the size of the Liberal tent

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09.04.2026 10

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Althia Raj

Doug Ford’s latest power grab is another attack on democracy

Doug Ford’s latest power grab is another attack on democracy
09.04.2026 9

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Martin Regg Cohn

No way the Finns are happier than us

No way the Finns are happier than us
09.04.2026 10

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William Thomas

Why a ceasefire won’t cool your grocery bill

Why a ceasefire won’t cool your grocery bill
09.04.2026 10

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By Sylvain Charlebois

Niagara letters April 9: Good first step but more reform needed

Niagara letters April 9: Good first step but more reform needed
08.04.2026 7

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Tucker Carlson’s war with Donald Trump may lead to world peace. Hear me out

08.04.2026 6

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Vinay Menon

Doug Ford’s latest power grab is another attack on democracy

Doug Ford’s latest power grab is another attack on democracy
08.04.2026 6

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Martin Regg Cohn

New trend advises parents to shout ‘Jessica!’ when a kid is mid temper tantrum. Here’s why

New trend advises parents to shout ‘Jessica!’ when a kid is mid temper tantrum. Here’s why
08.04.2026 4

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Vinay Menon

From the beauty of space you can’t see the evil stirring on Earth

From the beauty of space you can’t see the evil stirring on Earth
08.04.2026 10

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Shellene Drakes-Tull

What’s it going to be like to have a regional chair who doesn’t care what you think?

What’s it going to be like to have a regional chair who doesn’t care what you think?
08.04.2026 7

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Luisa D'amato

Ignoring the rules threatens to undue 80 years of peace

Ignoring the rules threatens to undue 80 years of peace

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08.04.2026 10

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Gwynne Dyer

Here is why Canada might soon need Universal Basic Income

Here is why Canada might soon need Universal Basic Income
08.04.2026 10

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Peter Watson

Niagara letters April 8: Furious with our provincial rulers

Niagara letters April 8: Furious with our provincial rulers
07.04.2026 7

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Donald Trump has backed himself into a corner on Iran. He now has three choices

Donald Trump has backed himself into a corner on Iran. He now has three choices
07.04.2026 8

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Matt Gurney

Donald Trump has backed himself into a corner on Iran. He now has three choices

Donald Trump has backed himself into a corner on Iran. He now has three choices
07.04.2026 7

St. Catharines Standard

Matt Gurney

Nothing could prepare Peter Sloly for the Freedom Convoy. Four years on, the former police chief sees it as a turning point — for more than his own career

Nothing could prepare Peter Sloly for the Freedom Convoy. Four years on, the former police chief sees it as a turning point — for more than his own career
07.04.2026 3

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Steve Paikin

Sad about the Leafs missing the playoffs? This is what fans should do instead of commiserating

Sad about the Leafs missing the playoffs? This is what fans should do instead of commiserating
07.04.2026 20

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John Semley

Niagara letters April 7: Ford is weakening local democracy

Niagara letters April 7: Ford is weakening local democracy
07.04.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Do Ontario’s Liberals really want a sore winner as their next leader?

06.04.2026 10

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Martin Regg Cohn