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Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

Ontario won't declare intimate partner violence an epidemic following inquest

TORONTO — Ontario has rejected calls from an inquest into the deaths of three women at the hands of their former partner to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic.
World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

TORONTO — The so-called 'godfather of artificial intelligence' said the world is entering a period of huge uncertainty as the technology he pioneered gets even smarter, more ubiquitous and in need of people working to counter its risks.
B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

VANCOUVER — In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residents to visit pharmacists for treatment of minor ail
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections

DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov.
$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

VICTORIA — A $500-million rental-protection fund that will help non-profit groups purchase rental buildings has opened in British Columbia.
President touts 'Bidenomics' though new poll shows just 34% approve his handling of the economy

President touts 'Bidenomics' though new poll shows just 34% approve his handling of the economy

CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden made his pitch Wednesday to a skeptical public that the U.S.
Ottawa offering to pay $200 million to protect key Maritimes land link: minister

Ottawa offering to pay $200 million to protect key Maritimes land link: minister

FREDERICTON — The federal government is ready to pay up to $200 million to protect a vital land corridor linking Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from climate change-related flooding, a federal minster has confirmed.
President Biden has started using a CPAP machine at night to deal with sleep apnea

President Biden has started using a CPAP machine at night to deal with sleep apnea

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in recent weeks has started using a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine at night to help with sleep apnea, the White House said Wednesday.
Federal minister LeBlanc calls changes to N.B.'s LGBTQ school policy a 'mistake'

Federal minister LeBlanc calls changes to N.B.'s LGBTQ school policy a 'mistake'

FREDERICTON — The recent changes to New Brunswick's policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools were a mistake, a federal minister said Wednesday, a day after Premier Blaine Higgs was forced to shuffle his cabinet over the issue.
Two Ontario provincial byelections set for July 27

Two Ontario provincial byelections set for July 27

TORONTO — Two provincial byelections are set to be held at the end of next month. Premier Doug Ford's office says byelections in Kanata-Carleton and Scarborough-Guildwood will be held July 27.