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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company say they fear for their jobs as AI takes an increasing presence in their workplace. A Telus employee in B.C. says a company requirement to use an AI “co-pilot” on phone calls, part of a suite of AI tools Telus uses internally, has her concerned she’s training a system that will eventually take her job.

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At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India
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January 29, 2025

At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India

At least 30 people were killed and many more injured…

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Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say 'Product of USA'
Star

January 29, 2025

Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say ‘Product of USA’

The plot has thickened in the Justin Trudeau-Heinz ketchup controversy,…

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Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer
Star

January 29, 2025

Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer

An online gambling brand that operates in Ontario is reversing…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Your Money

January 28, 2025

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a ‘tricky balance’

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

No ‘traitors’ in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry has found no evidence of…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ottawa’s ‘meh’ budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, “smoke and mirrors” — even “meh.”…

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National

January 28, 2025

RCMP union recommends better staffing, procurement and collaboration on border

OTTAWA — The union representing RCMP members is calling on…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Foreign interference probe calls on party leaders to get security clearances

OTTAWA — The federal public inquiry into foreign interference is…

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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law
Star

January 28, 2025

Montreal public library says it can’t host English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal…

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