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Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common in the United States has been detected in the province.
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain

Most Canadian universities are providing guidance to instructors on the use of AI in their classes but leaving much of it to their discretion, says one prof.
Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but some warn the Bank of Canada might need a bit more convincing to cut its key interest rate next month. The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.
Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion

Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion

Quebec City has started synchronizing traffic lights with the use of Google's artificial intelligence, technology the city says will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Poilievre's byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

Poilievre's byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall

OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta.
Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.6 per cent (1.2) — Prince Edward Island: 1.2 per cent (0.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

An international clinical trial showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 per cent lower in patients taking Ozempic compared to those taking a placebo injection.
In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended

In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

Each province and territory has its own vaccine schedule based on factors such as when a child would benefit from higher immunity from the shot, and what childhood vaccinations can be grouped together.