Feds reveal 6 pillars for long-touted, repeatedly delayed national AI strategy
Although it doesn’t appear in full in the latest economic update, the federal government has unveiled the six pillars of its forthcoming AI strategy — a long-touted but repeatedly delayed document that’s expected to chart out Ottawa's goals for the evolving technology.
U.S. special forces soldier pleads not guilty to using classified information to win big on prediction market
A U.S. special forces soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 US on the prediction market Polymarket.
U.S. Justice Department files motion that some legal critics say reads like a Trump social media post
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying its opponents "suffer from Trump derangement syndrome" and that an alleged assassination attempt on the president showed the project was necessary.
CFL to open 2027 season in May before adopting new playoff format later that year
The Canadian Football League will kick off its season earlier and revamp its playoff format in 2027.
Ontario considering social media, cellphone ban on school properties
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age. He also says he is considering implementing an "outright ban" of cellphones on school properties, with some medical exemptions.
1 woman, 5 pairs of heels and a 3,000-km journey shed light on human trafficking
Dora Alcover walked from Spain to Romania to turn the spotlight on sex trafficking. Montreal advocates say they welcome her initiative, adding that it’s drawing attention to the issue here in Canada.
Boy, 17, charged with animal cruelty after Canada geese driven over and killed in Winnipeg
Animal cruelty charges have been laid against a 17-year-old after he allegedly drove a vehicle over several sleeping geese in a Winnipeg parking lot, killing most of them.
Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule
FIFA's marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value.
Phillies fire Canadian manager Rob Thomson following 11th loss in 12 games
Canadian manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors.
Overland flooding triggers evacuation alert in community southeast of Fort McMurray
A northern Alberta community southeast of Fort McMurray has been placed on evacuation alert as the thawing Clearwater River begins to overflow its banks.