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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be the beginning – not end – of Canada’s energy aspirations
Rita Trichur
canada
McGill, Laval universities review planned projects in wake of Quebec’s changes to infrastructure funding
McGill University is seen Oct. 13, 2023, in Montreal. Researchers at McGill University have published a study showing that outdoor ultrafine particles are linked to the deaths of an estimated 1,100 people per year in Canada’s two biggest cities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
canada
Calgarians back to water restriction as new pipe problems found
Crews continue to work to repair a major water main break and five other weak spots in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
opinion
The solution the Canadian economy badly needs: high-speed rail
John Rapley
canada
After 131 years, Queen’s Park is in dire need of renovations
The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park in Toronto.
newsletter
Morning Update: Windsor’s $6.4-billion border bet
Drone images shows the gap to complete the bridge deck connection over the Detroit River is 11 metres / 36 feet. Photo taken May 23, 2024.
report on business
Betting on a big bridge: The promise of Windsor’s $6.4-billion new link to the U.S.
An aerial view of Olde Sandwich Town in Windsor, Ont., with the Gordie Howe International Bridge in the background spanning the Detroit River, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
canada
Is it finally time for a bridge to the Toronto Islands?
People arrive at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto on July 29, 2024. Every summer there have been lengthy wait times and crowds at the ferry terminal, with things reaching a fever pitch on July 20th this year, when there were lineups circling around the block. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
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New money to expand cellular service in parts of rural N.S. with spotty coverage
The Nova Scotia government says it will spend another $18.6 million as part of its ongoing plan to upgrade spotty cellular phone service in rural areas of the province.A cell tower is pictured in rural Ontario on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
small business
Small businesses’ latest headache? Endless construction
Christine Fedirchuk, owner of Urban Renewals, deals with shipping issues at her business in Toronto’s East York neighbourhood on July 18, 2024. Ms. Fedirchuk has been paying out of her pocket to maintain her business during the construction on O’Connor Drive near her store, which began in November 2022. Christine recently invested in a shipping service for $2,000 a year, as well as hiring a person to run her business’ social media. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
toronto
Ontario to give Toronto $73-million to accelerate construction of Gardiner Expressway by one year
The Ontario government has announced it will help the city of Toronto accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year by providing up to $73 million dollars in funding.The Gardiner Expressway in Toronto is shown on Sunday, April 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Province to provide Toronto up to $73M to accelerate Gardiner Expressway construction
The Ontario government has announced it will help the city of Toronto accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year by providing up to $73 million in funding. The Gardiner Expressway in Toronto is shown on Sunday, April 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
hockey
Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames
Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, left, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre, and other dignitaries turn the sod on the new Calgary Flames arena in Calgary, Alta., Monday, July 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
opinion
If we hope to address flooding in our cities, we have to let the water in, rather than pushing it out
Elliott Cappell
globe climate newsletter
Globe Climate: Suspense builds around water quality in the Seine
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine river, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Paris. After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise she made months ago to show the river is clean enough to host open-swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics — and the opening ceremony on the river nine days away.(Joel Saget, Pool via AP)
opinion
The pressing need to fix water pipes
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The sorry state of Canada’s water pipes
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Officials call for action to build Toronto’s flood resiliency after massive storm
Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
british columbia
Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access
Transportation Minister Rob Fleming speaks after meeting workers responsible for helping get the Coquihalla Highway reopened to commercial traffic northeast of Hope, B.C., on December 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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After Calgary’s water crisis, a Globe analysis finds trouble brewing in Canada’s pipes
Calgary's mayor says a major road is set to reopen on Friday for the first time since a pipe rupture shut it down more than three weeks ago. Crews continue to work to repair a major water main break and five other weak spots in Calgary, Saturday, June 22, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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