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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada
Worth noting, Fluor Corp, headquartered in Texas is a full partner in the consortium responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the Gordie Howe bridge.
February 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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The United States Sacrificed $35 Billion in Clean Energy Projects Last Year
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The United States sacrificed $35 billion in clean energy projects last year
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February 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Trump pledged his support for the new Detroit-Canada bridge back in 2017, following a bilateral meeting with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.”

www.wsj.com/world/americ...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge Between Detroit and Canada
Canada funded the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is nearly complete.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Aside from the unhinged rant about the Gordie Howe bridge, Trump said:
"Carney wants to make a deal with China...which will eat Canada alive...The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey...and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 10, 2026 at 1:09 PM
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding in Huge Regulatory Rollback

“The reversal targets the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which concluded that six greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare.”

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Exclusive | Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding in Huge Regulatory Rollback
The move would reverse a legal determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
“A Toronto police officer arrested as part of a bombshell corruption investigation stands accused of conspiring with an alleged drug-trafficker to trade in police-issued clothing and uniforms, court documents reveal.”

www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Toronto cop arrested in corruption probe trafficked uniforms, carried police firearm illegally, court documents allege
Const. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, and six other Toronto Police Service officers are facing criminal charges.
www.thestar.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Canadian short track speed skaters win silver in mixed team relay at Winter Olympics

www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olymp...
Canadian short track speed skaters win silver in mixed team relay at Winter Olympics
Led by powerhouses William Dandjinou and Courtney Sarault, the mixed team roster included Felix Roussel, Steven Dubois, Kim Boutin and Florence Brunelle
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
"A Vaughan man says he lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after a pre-construction condo purchase fell apart, something experts warn is becoming common with condo prices falling and appraisals coming in lower at closing."
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/10/f...
Falling GTA condo appraisals leave pre-construction buyers facing massive losses
A Vaughan man says he lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after a pre-construction condo purchase fell apart, something experts warn is becoming common with condo prices falling and appraisals comin...
toronto.citynews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM
"The federal government recorded more than 2,600 cases of employee misconduct and wrongdoing last year, resulting in at least 145 terminations and 783 suspensions without pay." www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
Federal employees terminated, suspended in more than 2,600 cases of misconduct and wrongdoing in 2025
The federal government recorded more than 2,600 cases of employee misconduct and wrongdoing last year, resulting in at least 145 terminations and 783 suspensions without pay.
www.cp24.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Less than 14% of the 400,000 immigrants arrested by the Trump regime in the last year had charges or convictions for violent crimes.

It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about terrorizing communities.

Democrats must refuse to fund this cruelty.
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Consumer insolvencies up 2.3% in 2025, hitting highest volume since 2009: CAIRP
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Consumer insolvencies up 2.3% in 2025, hitting highest volume since 2009: CAIRP
Consumer insolvencies in 2025 rose 2.3 per cent compared with 2024, according to data compiled by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy.
toronto.citynews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/09/c...
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island amid US blockade
Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island.
toronto.citynews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Man accused of attacking 2 women at random in North York
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/09/m...
Man accused of attacking 2 women at random in North York
Toronto police are on the hunt for an unknown male suspect who is accused of randomly attacking two women in North York on Friday.
toronto.citynews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Judge Jessica Kimmel blocked the discount department store Les Ailes de la Mode from taking over the space.
toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/09/j...
Judge blocks department store from moving into former HBC space at Yorkdale mall
Mall landlord Oxford Properties has won a fight to prevent an unwanted tenant from moving into the former Hudson's Bay store at Yorkdale Mall.
toronto.citynews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Canadian Blood Services says winter weather disrupting donor bookings

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Canadian Blood Services says winter weather disrupting donor bookings
There’s an urgent need for blood and plasma donations across the country. Here's how you can help.
www.cp24.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions: report

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Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions: report
A report by the Canadian Climate Institute is shedding light on how climate-proofing public infrastructure could save the public billions in taxes.
www.cp24.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Canadian fashion retailer Ardene working to restore services following ‘cyber incident’

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Canadian fashion retailer Ardene working to restore services following ‘cyber incident’
Canadian fashion retailer Ardene says it is dealing with a “cyber incident.”
www.cp24.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:21 AM
‘Keep your eyes open’: 90-year-old man last seen in Toronto’s east end 11 days ago

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‘Keep your eyes open’: 90-year-old man last seen in Toronto’s east end 11 days ago
Toronto police have made another appeal for information, pleading for the public’s help to locate a 90-year-old man who went missing 11 days ago from the city’s east end.
www.cp24.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
WestJet Group has made the decision to begin an orderly wind down of our winter operations to Cuba, this is inclusive of WestJet, Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations and Vacances WestJet Quebec.

www.westjet.com/en-ca/news/2...
WestJet Update: Travel to Cuba
Update on travel to Cuba
www.westjet.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
“I mean it’s disgusting. There are lots of names, lots of co-conspirators, and they’re trafficking girls all across the world,” he said, adding, “I mean it’s exactly as people thought it was. It’s that. And, and, and more unfortunately.”

www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Congressman says he saw “lots of co-conspirators” in Epstein documents
Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually for a closed-door House deposition and pleaded the Fifth. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
“At least 121 people have now been killed in strikes on suspected drug boats as part of Operation Southern Spear, a campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at curtailing narcotics trafficking.”

www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/p...
US military says 2 killed in boat strike, with 1 survivor | CNN Politics
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command.
www.cnn.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Newly Unbound, Trump Weighs More Nuclear Arms and Underground Tests

It remains to be seen whether the three big nuclear powers are headed into a new arms race, or whether President Trump is trying to spur negotiations on a new accord

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Newly Unbound, Trump Weighs More Nuclear Arms and Underground Tests
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line

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Israel may strike Iran alone, defense officials warn US | The Jerusalem Post
“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” the source said, adding that Israel is not yet at that threshold.
www.jpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with cancer as the underlying cause.

www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...
Cause of death for Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara revealed
The Canadian-born comic actor died Jan. 30 at the age of 71. She was known for her roles in SCTV, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM