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A modest proposal: Why it’s time to abolish Father’s Day

A modest proposal: Why it’s time to abolish Father’s Day
yesterday 9

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Vinay Menon

Joyous World Cup fans in Vancouver underline the argument that Canada is all in

Joyous World Cup fans in Vancouver underline the argument that Canada is all in
yesterday 10

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Bruce Arthur

Iran had Donald Trump over a barrel. The resulting deal proves it

Iran had Donald Trump over a barrel. The resulting deal proves it
yesterday 10

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Haroon Siddiqui

Why I’m bullish on the Class of 2026

Why I’m bullish on the Class of 2026
yesterday 10

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Jaime Watt

How much are we willing to do to keep Alberta around?

How much are we willing to do to keep Alberta around?
yesterday 10

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Susan Delacourt

Iranian truce creates an opportunity for Lebanon and Israel

Iranian truce creates an opportunity for Lebanon and Israel
previous day 10

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Martin Regg Cohn

How a teen’s murder conviction for a random killing is defined by degrees

How a teen’s murder conviction for a random killing is defined by degrees
previous day 10

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Rosie Dimanno

‘Tinfoil hats’? Is this Mark Carney’s government or Stephen Harper’s?

‘Tinfoil hats’? Is this Mark Carney’s government or Stephen Harper’s?
previous day 10

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Althia Raj

Niagara letters June 20: Chance to right a wrong at the Y

Niagara letters June 20: Chance to right a wrong at the Y
previous day 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

A World Cup match of historic triumph and heartbreak for Canada

A World Cup match of historic triumph and heartbreak for Canada
friday 10

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Bruce Arthur

A World Cup match of historic triumph and heartbreak for Canada

A World Cup match of historic triumph and heartbreak for Canada
friday 10

St. Catharines Standard

Bruce Arthur

If you care at all about limits on assisted suicide, do yourself a favour and read this short report

If you care at all about limits on assisted suicide, do yourself a favour and read this short report
friday 10

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Andrew Phillips

Donald Trump’s Iran deal is a disaster. Why is Mark Carney so pleased about it?

Donald Trump’s Iran deal is a disaster. Why is Mark Carney so pleased about it?
friday 10

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Justin Ling

Niagara letters June 19: Set term limits on municipal politicians

18.06.2026 1

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Voters are cooling on Doug Ford, but they aren’t warming up to anyone else

Voters are cooling on Doug Ford, but they aren’t warming up to anyone else
18.06.2026 1

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Martin Regg Cohn

Doug Ford is shutting down the legislature for 35 weeks while Ontario’s health system burns

Doug Ford is shutting down the legislature for 35 weeks while Ontario’s health system burns
18.06.2026 0

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Iris Gorfinkel

‘Footie football,’ fútbol or soccer – it’s still a beautiful game

‘Footie football,’ fútbol or soccer – it’s still a beautiful game
18.06.2026 3

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William Thomas

Niagara letters June 18: An opportunity at former GM property?

Niagara letters June 18: An opportunity at former GM property?
18.06.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Niagara letters June 17: Next time, vote for the environment

Niagara letters June 17: Next time, vote for the environment
16.06.2026 2

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

A long, hot summer awaits Mark Carney

A long, hot summer awaits Mark Carney
16.06.2026 4

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Susan Delacourt

What really sparked the latest wave of violence in Northern Ireland?

What really sparked the latest wave of violence in Northern Ireland?

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16.06.2026 10

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Gwynne Dyer

Navdeep Bains says his strength is Doug Ford’s weakness

Navdeep Bains says his strength is Doug Ford’s weakness
16.06.2026 10

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Martin Regg Cohn

Why Alberta’s new oil pipeline may never be built

Why Alberta’s new oil pipeline may never be built
16.06.2026 10

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Gillian Steward

Sorry, Mark Carney, ‘Shakedown in Windsor’ is a true crime drama where Donald Trump holds a bridge, and a nation, hostage

Sorry, Mark Carney, ‘Shakedown in Windsor’ is a true crime drama where Donald Trump holds a bridge, and a nation, hostage
16.06.2026 20

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Andrew Phillips

Niagara letters June 16: Province sides with insurers over drivers

Niagara letters June 16: Province sides with insurers over drivers
15.06.2026 5

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Supreme Court’s silence on huge New Brunswick Indigenous private land claim loss speaks volumes across Canada

Supreme Court’s silence on huge New Brunswick Indigenous private land claim loss speaks volumes across Canada
15.06.2026 10

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Bob Aaron

Ottawa’s food plan has promise, but it lacks a clear vision for competitiveness

Ottawa’s food plan has promise, but it lacks a clear vision for competitiveness
15.06.2026 10

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Sylvain Charlebois

Niagara letters June 15: Invest in Niagara Falls’ neighbourhoods

Niagara letters June 15: Invest in Niagara Falls’ neighbourhoods
15.06.2026 10

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives’ latest ad featured ‘Canadians’ who weren’t even real. It takes us to a dark place

15.06.2026 10

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Justin Ling

Are public grocery stores the answer to food insecurity?

Are public grocery stores the answer to food insecurity?
14.06.2026 10

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Katharine Lake Berz

50 years ago, a 12-year-old boy was killed. His story changed the world

50 years ago, a 12-year-old boy was killed. His story changed the world
14.06.2026 10

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Jim Coyle

Mark Carney’s top negotiators aren’t that worried about Donald Trump’s CUSMA threats. Maybe you shouldn’t be either

Mark Carney’s top negotiators aren’t that worried about Donald Trump’s CUSMA threats. Maybe you shouldn’t be either
13.06.2026 6

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Adam Radwanski

The growing chasm between haves and have nots is unravelling Canada’s social fabric

The growing chasm between haves and have nots is unravelling Canada’s social fabric
13.06.2026 10

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Heather Scoffield

Faith and artificial intelligence: Pope Leo takes on the challenge of AI

Faith and artificial intelligence: Pope Leo takes on the challenge of AI
13.06.2026 10

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Gerard Bergie

Canada’s first home World Cup goal earns a valuable point, but there’s something wrong with the offence

Canada’s first home World Cup goal earns a valuable point, but there’s something wrong with the offence

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13.06.2026 10

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Dave Feschuk

The growing chasm between haves and have nots is unravelling Canada’s social fabric

The growing chasm between haves and have nots is unravelling Canada’s social fabric

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13.06.2026 10

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Heather Scoffield

Mark Carney’s top negotiators aren’t that worried about Donald Trump’s CUSMA threats. Maybe you shouldn’t be either

Mark Carney’s top negotiators aren’t that worried about Donald Trump’s CUSMA threats. Maybe you shouldn’t be either
13.06.2026 9

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Adam Radwanski

Watching the stars with hope from Niagara

Watching the stars with hope from Niagara
13.06.2026 10

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Angus Scott

Constable’s death is a Toronto tragedy that reverberates far beyond the city

Constable’s death is a Toronto tragedy that reverberates far beyond the city
12.06.2026 9

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Rosie Dimanno

Why the Bank of Canada could hike rates before cutting them

Why the Bank of Canada could hike rates before cutting them
12.06.2026 20

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David Olive

Social media laws are needed but many questions still need to be answered

Social media laws are needed but many questions still need to be answered
12.06.2026 30

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Andrew Phillips

Expect wars in the Middle East to heat up this September

Expect wars in the Middle East to heat up this September
12.06.2026 20

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Gwynne Dyer

Niagara letters June 12: Band-Aid measures won’t solve homelessness

Niagara letters June 12: Band-Aid measures won’t solve homelessness
12.06.2026 20

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Niagara Letter To The Editor

Lost in the Mideast’s conflicts is the creeping conquest of the West Bank

Lost in the Mideast’s conflicts is the creeping conquest of the West Bank
11.06.2026 6

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Martin Regg Cohn

Taylor Swift sitting courtside at the Knicks’ historic win proves she’s the most powerful person in sports

Taylor Swift sitting courtside at the Knicks’ historic win proves she’s the most powerful person in sports
11.06.2026 8

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Vinay Menon

Constable’s death is a Toronto tragedy that reverberates far beyond the city

Constable’s death is a Toronto tragedy that reverberates far beyond the city

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11.06.2026 9

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Rosie Dimanno

What’s Mark Carney’s AI plan? I asked the minister in charge

What’s Mark Carney’s AI plan? I asked the minister in charge

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11.06.2026 6

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Justin Ling

Every dollar invested in physio saves $4 in care — so why is Ford freezing funding?

Every dollar invested in physio saves $4 in care — so why is Ford freezing funding?
11.06.2026 10

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Iris Gorfinkel

Honda just issued a warning about its future in Canada. That could inadvertently hand a win to Chinese EV makers

Honda just issued a warning about its future in Canada. That could inadvertently hand a win to Chinese EV makers
11.06.2026 6

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Adam Radwanski

Selling your house in a balanced market? Here’s what real estate agents aren’t telling you

Selling your house in a balanced market? Here’s what real estate agents aren’t telling you
11.06.2026 10

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Lindsay smith