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G7 agrees to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector
OTTAWA - In a joint statement, G7 countries say they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector. The idea is to improve the quality of government services and...
Jun 17, 2025
CP NewsAlert: New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press the government will reintroduce a consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable. The federal government l...
Jun 17, 2025
Los Angeles mayor lifts downtown curfew she imposed during protests against immigration raids
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass lifted a curfew in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday that was first imposed in response to clashes with police and vandalism amid protests against Preside...
Jun 17, 2025
Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit for another week to study Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects bill. Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal to vote ...
Jun 17, 2025
Jays starter Francis goes on injured list, reliever Swanson designated for assignment
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. The move, announced by the team a few hours before Tuesday's series o...
Jun 17, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for most of southern Alberta
We could potentially see severe thunderstorms in southern Alberta.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several communities in the region, including Lethbridge, Taber, Medicine...
Jun 17, 2025
Green, Demski and Riders offensive line all earn CFL honour roll awards
TORONTO - Defensive back Adrian Green, receiver Nic Demski and the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line all earned CFL honour roll awards Tuesday. Green, of the Calgary Stampeders, posted a grade o...
Jun 17, 2025
Argentine tribunal allows ex-President Fernández to serve corruption sentence at home
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - A federal court on Tuesday granted former Argentine President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner's request to serve a six-year prison sentence for corruption at her home in B...
Jun 17, 2025
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who want to leave the United States. In a news release, Mayor Valrie Plante says the "current situation" in the...
Jun 17, 2025
UK lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion amid concern about the prosecution of women
LONDON (AP) - British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued that it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy. The House of Commons a...
Jun 17, 2025