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This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that houses their Canada Post outlet in hopes of keeping it viable as the Crown corporation looks to cuts with a nationwide review of facilities and service levels. Community groups raised $30,000 to buy the structure from the retired postmaster.

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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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These artists are making free paintings and sketches of people's homes lost in the L.A. fires
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January 24, 2025

These artists are making free paintings and sketches of people’s homes lost in the L.A. fires

A Los Angeles woman is painting watercolour images for people…

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Chrystia Freeland says she's running against the 'Ottawa establishment' in Liberal leadership race
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January 24, 2025

Chrystia Freeland says she’s running against the ‘Ottawa establishment’ in Liberal leadership race

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says her top rival Mark…

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Team Einarson reveals Scotties roster without Briane Harris
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January 24, 2025

Team Einarson reveals Scotties roster without Briane Harris

With less than a month to go until the Scotties…

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Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures
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January 24, 2025

Canada calls for review of ‘business relationship’ with Amazon after Quebec closures

François-Philippe Champagne, the federal industry minister, is calling for a…

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Ottawa lending $1B to cash-strapped Canada Post
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January 24, 2025

Ottawa lending $1B to cash-strapped Canada Post

The federal government will lend $1 billion to Canada Post…

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Liberal capital gains tax changes challenged in court
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January 24, 2025

Liberal capital gains tax changes challenged in court

The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation has filed an application for a…

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Miller fires back at provinces, territories for complaints over cuts to economic immigration
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January 24, 2025

Miller fires back at provinces, territories for complaints over cuts to economic immigration

Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller is blaming provinces and territories…

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Court throws out Charter challenge of Ontario long-term care law allowing patient placement without consent
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January 24, 2025

Court throws out Charter challenge of Ontario long-term care law allowing patient placement without consent

An Ontario court has thrown out a Charter challenge of…

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Trump wants states to pay more after disasters like L.A. wildfires. Here's how FEMA works now
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January 24, 2025

Trump wants states to pay more after disasters like L.A. wildfires. Here’s how FEMA works now

As U.S. President Donald Trump heads to hurricane-battered western North…

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5 things to know before camping in Jasper National Park this summer
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January 24, 2025

5 things to know before camping in Jasper National Park this summer

Campsite reservations open Jan. 28. Camping will look different in…

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The Oscars love Emilia Pérez. Why does everyone else hate it?
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January 24, 2025

The Oscars love Emilia Pérez. Why does everyone else hate it?

Emilia Pérez led Oscar nominations on Thursday, pulling in a…

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AI in sports judging is already here, bringing both advantages and potential pitfalls
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January 24, 2025

AI in sports judging is already here, bringing both advantages and potential pitfalls

The use of AI in judging at this week’s X…

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Canada blasts St. Anne's survivors' 'scandalous allegations' in court fight over documents
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January 24, 2025

Canada blasts St. Anne’s survivors’ ‘scandalous allegations’ in court fight over documents

The Department of Justice has asked an Ontario court to…

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Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau's 'misleading' comment about its Canadian ketchup
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January 24, 2025

Kraft Heinz hits back at what it called Trudeau’s ‘misleading’ comment about its Canadian ketchup

The ketchup giant is seeing red after Prime Minister Justin…

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Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says
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January 24, 2025

Short chain-link fence separating Canada from U.S. in Delta, B.C., not needed, mayor says

A fence has gone up near the U.S.-Canada border, but…

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Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo
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January 23, 2025

Rebels fighting their way closer to Goma in eastern Congo

Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily…

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Bishop won't apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans
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January 23, 2025

Bishop won’t apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans

A bishop who pleaded with U.S. president Donald Trump to…

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Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source

Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election…

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Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
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January 23, 2025

Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs

While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

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Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of 'caretaker convention' during Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of ‘caretaker convention’ during Ontario election

Doug Ford says he will remain on duty as premier,…

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With 10 days to go, here's what's on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight's final debate
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January 23, 2025

With 10 days to go, here’s what’s on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight’s final debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commands a strong…

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How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign
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January 23, 2025

How the leaders’ debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s campaign slogan is “Protect Ontario,”…

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Ford says he'll trigger an election and wants 'largest mandate in Ontario's history'
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January 23, 2025

Ford says he’ll trigger an election and wants ‘largest mandate in Ontario’s history’

Liberals launch Elon attackLiberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has called on…

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With Trump's tariffs now on hold, will Ontario's election campaign shift gears?
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January 23, 2025

With Trump’s tariffs now on hold, will Ontario’s election campaign shift gears?

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford is trying his utmost to…

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