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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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The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News

The Saskatchewan Party has released its full slate of 61…

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The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News

Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped slightly last year, even as…

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N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News

Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to meet the lieutenant-governor to…

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Heist to homecoming: Stolen portrait of Winston Churchill returning to Canada | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Heist to homecoming: Stolen portrait of Winston Churchill returning to Canada | CBC News

It’s finally coming home.An original print of Yousef Karsh’s renowned…

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Smugglers are advertising illegal Canada-U.S. border crossings on TikTok | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Smugglers are advertising illegal Canada-U.S. border crossings on TikTok | CBC News

The number of irregular entries into the U.S. from Canada…

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Avid birders giving the cinnamon teal duck the paparazzi treatment after rare Ontario spottings | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Avid birders giving the cinnamon teal duck the paparazzi treatment after rare Ontario spottings | CBC News

A cinnamon teal that’s rarely seen in Ontario has been…

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Women's hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News

A group of women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., are…

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Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right | CBC Radio
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September 19, 2024

Think your dog can understand words? This scientist says you might be right | CBC Radio

The internet is filled with videos of dogs using soundboards…

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Ousted Manitoba MLA was disrespectful long before removal, says NDP caucus chair | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Ousted Manitoba MLA was disrespectful long before removal, says NDP caucus chair | CBC News

Manitoba’s NDP caucus chair says an MLA booted from caucus…

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A Canadian has been arrested in global crackdown on the Ghost encrypted app. Here's how it works | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

A Canadian has been arrested in global crackdown on the Ghost encrypted app. Here’s how it works | CBC News

An international law enforcement operation has dismantled encrypted communication platform,…

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The state of the death penalty in the U.S. | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

The state of the death penalty in the U.S. | CBC News

Washington state is closing its death chamber this week, but…

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Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Another man in Gisèle Pelicot French rape trial admits to drugging and raping his own wife | CBC News

Another man involved in the French rape trial that has…

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Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to resign from cabinet, seek Quebec Liberal leadership: sources | CBC News

Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from…

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Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Poilievre will introduce non-confidence motion next week in bid to trigger election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will table a motion of non-confidence…

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Instagram's new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it's not enough | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Instagram’s new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it’s not enough | CBC News

Meta’s more restrictive Instagram accounts for teens are a good…

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Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell's stake for $4.7B | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell’s stake for $4.7B | CBC News

Rogers Communications has bought Bell out of its stake in…

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Former Memphis police officer admits beating 'helpless' Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Former Memphis police officer admits beating ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News

A former Memphis police officer testified Tuesday that he punched…

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Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News

B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture is suing to keep $880,000…

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Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News

The Canadian Medical Association will issue a formal apology for…

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India's statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

India’s statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News

On Sept. 18, 2022, Jibin Benoy, who was studying at…

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More RSV shots are rolling out this fall. So how do Canadians access them? | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

More RSV shots are rolling out this fall. So how do Canadians access them? | CBC News

Multiple RSV vaccines for adults are rolling out in the…

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Conservatives are targeting Singh over his pension — but Poilievre's is three times larger | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Conservatives are targeting Singh over his pension — but Poilievre’s is three times larger | CBC News

For weeks, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been accusing NDP…

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FIRST PERSON | I'm a therapist. In helping people deal with their climate anxiety, I'm learning to manage my own | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I’m a therapist. In helping people deal with their climate anxiety, I’m learning to manage my own | CBC News

As a psychologist, Amy Green is seeing an uptick in…

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Victims of Kingston attack remembered as 'incredibly selfless' | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Victims of Kingston attack remembered as ‘incredibly selfless’ | CBC News

Residents of an encampment in Kingston, Ont., say the two…

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