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Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

TORONTO — Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence.
Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Photos: Sounds of jazz festival still echo through qathet region

Variety of Canadian, international and local performers occupied Townsite stages earlier this month
North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

North-Island Powell River forum question covers coast guard, DFO

Audience member asks federal election candidates what they would do about 'under-resourced, undermanned' service
City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

City of Powell River approves variance permit for subdivision

Council allows reduced setbacks for property on Courtenay Street in Westview
Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
Intimate partner violence affects men too: A look at the prevalence and consequences

Intimate partner violence affects men too: A look at the prevalence and consequences

A new SFU study highlights the need for attention to this issue, which victims often ignore.
High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

Former claims adjuster Candy Rheaume sold the private driver information of 78 ICBC policy holders for "nefarious purposes," Chief Justice Leonard Marchand said.
More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

More of Lasqueti Island's unique ecosystem conserved

Mystic Ridge in Area E of qathet Regional District will be combined with other new and recent protections