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Syria's Deadliest Days: Over 1,000 Killed in Clashes and Revenge Killings

In a tragic escalation of violence, over 1,000 people have lost their lives in Syria during two days of intense clashes and revenge killings. The conflict erupted between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with sectarian violence targeting the Alawite community, a key support base of the former regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the death toll includes 745 civilians, 125 government security personnel, and 148 militants. The violence has left areas like Latakia without electricity and water, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. The revenge killings, primarily carried out by Sunni Muslim gunmen, have devastated Alawite villages, with reports of targeted shootings, looting, and arson. Thousands have fled to the mountains seeking safety, while bodies remain unburied in the streets of towns like Baniyas. This marks one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, raising fears of further inst...
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Ontario’s Highway 401 Tunnel: A Costly Vision with Questionable Benefits

 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s ambitious proposal to construct a tunnel beneath Highway 401 has sparked significant debate. Experts estimate the project could cost upwards of $60 billion, making it one of the most expensive infrastructure undertakings in Canadian history.

Dr. Shoshanna Saxe, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, projects the cost at approximately $1 billion per kilometre, with the total potentially exceeding $55 billion. The tunnel, intended to alleviate congestion on one of North America’s busiest highways, would stretch from Mississauga and Brampton in the west to Markham and Scarborough in the east.

However, critics argue that the tunnel may not effectively address traffic congestion. Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner have both voiced strong opposition, suggesting that the funds would be better invested in public transit, which could provide more immediate and sustainable relief.

The feasibility study, which is yet to be completed, will provide more detailed insights into the project’s potential costs and benefits. Until then, the debate continues over whether this monumental investment is the right solution for Ontario’s transportation challenges.


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