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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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Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury
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December 14, 2024

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after injury

Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a…

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B.C. developer accused of misappropriating funds, as 2 more condo projects placed into receivership
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December 14, 2024

B.C. developer accused of misappropriating funds, as 2 more condo projects placed into receivership

A lawyer for a mortgage company accused the embattled developers…

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Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul
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December 14, 2024

Canadian short track skaters win 3 golds, 2 silvers at World Tour event in Seoul

The Canadian short track speed skating team dominated the podium…

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Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal with another world-record performance at short course swim worlds
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December 14, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins 3rd gold medal with another world-record performance at short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh set her third world record to claim a…

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Online marketplace prices can be enticing. 'Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips
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December 14, 2024

Online marketplace prices can be enticing. ‘Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips

Whether buying or selling online this holiday season or any…

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South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order
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December 14, 2024

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change
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December 14, 2024

Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change

The company managing the Dufferin Terrace slide is investing $400,000…

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H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we're watching in 2025
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December 14, 2024

H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we’re watching in 2025

The rapid-fire spread of bird flu, an evolving toxic drug…

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The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies
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December 14, 2024

The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies

Netflix has put out three of its own Christmas movies…

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Will Parliament be a 'gong show' again in 2025?
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December 14, 2024

Will Parliament be a ‘gong show’ again in 2025?

About the only thing all parties in the Commons can…

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For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward
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December 14, 2024

For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward

At the annual Camp Widow event, individuals who have lost…

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Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says
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December 13, 2024

Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says

A Mississauga man is facing life in prison in Dubai…

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Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to 'go back to the rez'
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December 13, 2024

Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to ‘go back to the rez’

Diana Lee Jimmy and Emeral Poppe, who worked for the…

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From epic political fantasy to haunted poker, here are some of 2024's best video games
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December 13, 2024

From epic political fantasy to haunted poker, here are some of 2024’s best video games

Despite a difficult year for the industry, including thousands of…

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Tobacco giants' creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal for health-care costs, recompense to smokers
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December 13, 2024

Tobacco giants’ creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal for health-care costs, recompense to smokers

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay…

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Millions of Stanley travel mugs recalled due to burn hazard
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December 13, 2024

Millions of Stanley travel mugs recalled due to burn hazard

The company said that the mug’s lid threads can shrink…

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Unidentified New Jersey drone reports consume lawmakers at state, federal levels
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December 13, 2024

Unidentified New Jersey drone reports consume lawmakers at state, federal levels

A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying…

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Transgender former CFL player says attending B.C. Lions ceremony as authentic self was 'euphoric'
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December 13, 2024

Transgender former CFL player says attending B.C. Lions ceremony as authentic self was ‘euphoric’

Maven Maurer spent 13 seasons as a professional football player….

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Calgary's population boom expected to spill over to small-town Alberta next
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December 13, 2024

Calgary’s population boom expected to spill over to small-town Alberta next

The first wave of migration into Alberta was concentrated in…

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Dozens of Palestinians sheltering in Gaza post office killed in single Israeli strike
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December 13, 2024

Dozens of Palestinians sheltering in Gaza post office killed in single Israeli strike

An Israeli strike killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded…

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Why bitcoin surged to $100K US after Trump's election and where it goes now
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December 13, 2024

Why bitcoin surged to $100K US after Trump’s election and where it goes now

Bitcoin has climbed above $100,000 US since Donald Trump won…

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Man shot 2 weeks earlier in same Edmonton building where security guard slain
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December 13, 2024

Man shot 2 weeks earlier in same Edmonton building where security guard slain

In mid-2024, the city imposed conditions on the Central McDougall…

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2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory
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December 12, 2024

2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory

At least two people have been found suffering from hypothermia…

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Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador
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December 12, 2024

Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

For years, Quebec has benefited from a lopsided deal with…

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