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Artificial intelligence threatening to push young people out of entry-level jobs
OTTAWA — Throughout her university career, Jacqueline Silver assumed her computer science degree would guarantee…
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada says Hullo Ferries vessel struck humpback
VICTORIA — The company operating a high-speed, passenger-only ferry service between Vancouver and Nanaimo is…
Forests Minister Parmar says workers in B.C. deserve “same treatment” as in Ontario
VICTORIA — Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says it is “unacceptable” that Ottawa always steps up…
People fill the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally in Washington
WASHINGTON — Eric Poole walked down Washington’s iconic Pennsylvania Avenue wearing a bright red shirt…
Montreal emissions-tracking satellite company says climate fight hasn’t slowed
MONTREAL — The CEO of a Montreal-based company that uses satellites to monitor methane emissions…
Trump hitting medium and heavy trucks with 25 per cent tariff on Nov. 1
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday to slap a 25 per…
Report into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known
EDMONTON — A report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts says it…
Alberta teachers reject government request to end strike and enter mediation
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she’s disappointed the union representing teachers turned…
Canada’s health ministers seek fixes to fentanyl crisis, access to pharmaceuticals
CALGARY — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and her provincial and territorial counterparts wrapped a…
From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale
NEW YORK (AP) — Now here’s something you might not quite believe about Victoria Beckham,…
University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer
VANCOUVER — A “beautiful experience” isn’t a term often used for a trip to an…
Dan Aykroyd says estates of late stars should be compensated for AI-generated videos
TORONTO — Dan Aykroyd says he’s not opposed to an AI-generated alter ego extending his…
‘A lot of twists and turns’: Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in the sky
A Halifax pilot and longtime Blue Jays fan has taken his support for Canada’s baseball…
Health warning as unlicensed food businesses surge in B.C. garages and homes
Health authorities in British Columbia are urging people not to buy food from unlicensed businesses…
Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec managers never sought explanation over 2022 publication
MONTREAL — A former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility research institute charged with economic espionage…