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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meet with indigenous chiefs and energy workers before announcing the next steps to accelerate a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Oct. 1. Todd Korol/ReutersThursday was a good day for Alberta, a good day for Canada, and a good day for anyone who wants to ensure that this country cannot be held hostage to the whims of the United States. On Thursday, the Carney government designated the new bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast – now carrying the moniker, Pacific Link – as being in the national interest under the Building Canada Act, the first megaproject to receive that designation. That means the pipeline will enjoy an expedited regulatory review process. The Alberta government says construction could start as early as Sept. 1, 2027, once consultation with Indigenous communities is complete and necessary approvals are secured. The pipeline could be operating five years after that, some time in 2032. It’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how far Ottawa, and the country, have travelled in the past 18 months.

The 20th annual Cape to Cabot road race is taking place tomorrow. The grueling 20 km trek sees participants running from one historic landmark to another: From Cape Spear to Cabot Tower on top of Signal Hill. The race starts at 8 a.m., and because of that there are a few related road closures in St. John’s. Between 7:45 and 11a.m. there will be numerous road closures along the route. A full list can be found online at VOCM dot com. Expect traffic impacts from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on routes including Blackhead Road, Southside Road, Water Street, Harbour Drive, Duckworth Street, Temperance Street and Signal Hill Road.