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Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford

Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford

TORONTO — Leaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario demanded a meeting with Doug Ford at the legislature on Tuesday, saying they needed to discuss concerns over possible mining in their territories – but the pr
AI advances signal massive technological shift but the tech still has biases: Google

AI advances signal massive technological shift but the tech still has biases: Google

TORONTO — An artificial intelligence researcher at Google says fixing fairness in the technology "isn't a simple thing," but the world has an opportunity to get it right as the software explodes in popularity.
Funding for police, first responders promised by Manitoba Tories

Funding for police, first responders promised by Manitoba Tories

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising money for police and first responders on the campaign trail for the Oct. 3 election.
Amazon's checkout-free stores are coming to Toronto and Calgary sports arenas

Amazon's checkout-free stores are coming to Toronto and Calgary sports arenas

Toronto and Calgary sports fans will soon be able to skip the lineup when purchasing snacks before or during games.
Preliminary hearing in 2024 for Quebecer accused of killing two kids in daycare

Preliminary hearing in 2024 for Quebecer accused of killing two kids in daycare

LAVAL, Que. — A preliminary hearing for a Quebec man accused of killing two four-year-olds and injuring six other children after he allegedly drove a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare is expected to take place in the new year.
Nova Scotia ambulance service plagued by continuing poor response times, says auditor

Nova Scotia ambulance service plagued by continuing poor response times, says auditor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s ambulance service is in a “critical state” and is failing to meet mandated response times for emergency calls and for patient transfers at hospitals, auditor general Kim Adair reported Tuesday.
Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week

Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week

HAMILTON — The star power of the '23 Grey Cup won't be limited to just the players on the field. Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival, the Hamilton organizing committee announced Tuesday.
Weather advisories lifted after first B.C. storm of the season

Weather advisories lifted after first B.C. storm of the season

Wind warnings have been lifted in most areas of British Columbia, while high water advisories remain up for Vancouver Island and the southwest coast after the first major storm of the fall swept through.
Rio Tinto Alcan fined $500,000 for one count of violating Fisheries Act

Rio Tinto Alcan fined $500,000 for one count of violating Fisheries Act

SAGUENAY, Que. — A Quebec court has ordered Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. to pay $500,000 after the company allowed the discharge of acidic water into the Saguenay River following the failure of a boiler at its Arvida factory in Saguenay, Que., in 2019.
Players who skate in non-sanctioned leagues face new Hockey Canada restrictions

Players who skate in non-sanctioned leagues face new Hockey Canada restrictions

CALGARY — Hockey players who participate in a league not sanctioned by Hockey Canada will be ineligible to compete in the Canadian Hockey League, Canadian Junior Hockey League or try for a spot Canada’s under-18 club championships for the remainder o