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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 best part of astronaut training? For Canada's Jeremy Hansen, it's all the simulated deaths
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August 28, 2022

The best part of astronaut training? For Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, it’s all the simulated deaths

If all goes as planned, some time early next year,…

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Take a look inside the capsule taking the Artemis II lunar mission crew around the moon
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August 28, 2022

Take a look inside the capsule taking the Artemis II lunar mission crew around the moon

Think of it like a long family trip, with everyone…

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Artemis II crew won't head straight to the moon. Here's what comes next
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August 28, 2022

Artemis II crew won’t head straight to the moon. Here’s what comes next

It’s an exciting moment as four intrepid astronauts — the…

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Busy days in space after Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit and head for moon
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August 28, 2022

Busy days in space after Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit and head for moon

The Artemis II moon mission is off to a near-perfect…

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'Months, not years': U.S. pushes to beat China back to moon
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August 28, 2022

‘Months, not years’: U.S. pushes to beat China back to moon

NASA’s Artemis program has drawn attention for its plan to…

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Project Hail Mary and Artemis II's launch reflect a long parallel between NASA and Hollywood
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August 28, 2022

Project Hail Mary and Artemis II’s launch reflect a long parallel between NASA and Hollywood

Longtime friends and near-equally longtime collaborators Phil Lord and Chris…

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Within moon's reach, Artemis II mission breaks distance record set by Apollo 13
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August 28, 2022

Within moon’s reach, Artemis II mission breaks distance record set by Apollo 13

At 1:57 p.m. ET, Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft broke the…

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Latest updates on the Artemis II moon mission
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August 28, 2022

Latest updates on the Artemis II moon mission

Leaving the moon and heading back to Earth ⭐️Here’s what…

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Artemis II: Orion enters Earth's atmosphere, speeding rapidly toward Pacific Ocean
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August 28, 2022

Artemis II: Orion enters Earth’s atmosphere, speeding rapidly toward Pacific Ocean

Module’s role is a reminder of multi-national effort We’ve already…

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy
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August 28, 2022

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission — its challenges and its joy

Jeremy Hansen waited 16 years to get his shot at…

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Census day arrives Tuesday. What happens if you don't fill it out?
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August 17, 2022

Census day arrives Tuesday. What happens if you don’t fill it out?

The deadline to submit the completed 2026 census form comes…

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Almost a year after a stroke, this N.L. woman is still being denied rehab
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July 6, 2022

Almost a year after a stroke, this N.L. woman is still being denied rehab

Patsy Smith’s husband, Tony Smith, isn’t a physiotherapist, but his…

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As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it's the only way for me to keep working
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July 6, 2022

As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it’s the only way for me to keep working

This First Person article is written by Dr. Sarah Giles,…

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An Ottawa hospital misidentified a dying patient. Two families say they're being ignored
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July 6, 2022

An Ottawa hospital misidentified a dying patient. Two families say they’re being ignored

An Ottawa man says in the months since the Montfort Hospital misidentified…

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Canadians with a family doctor are still heading to the ER to get basic primary care
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July 6, 2022

Canadians with a family doctor are still heading to the ER to get basic primary care

Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers…

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Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and 'dangerous' apathy
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July 6, 2022

Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and ‘dangerous’ apathy

Laura O’Byrne chokes back tears as she recalls walking the…

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He diagnosed his rare disease using Google. Now he hopes AI can do the same for others
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July 6, 2022

He diagnosed his rare disease using Google. Now he hopes AI can do the same for others

White Coat Black Art26:30The power of AI to diagnose rare…

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'I have to pay to get better': Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report
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July 6, 2022

‘I have to pay to get better’: Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report

During her cancer treatment, Vanessa Percoco felt forced to choose…

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Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here's how it works
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July 6, 2022

Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here’s how it works

White Coat Black Art26:30Virtual doctors for real ERsDr. Michael Ertel…

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Canada has a doctor shortage. So why can't thousands of foreign-trained physicians practise here?
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July 6, 2022

Canada has a doctor shortage. So why can’t thousands of foreign-trained physicians practise here?

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

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Pat King guilty of 5 charges for his role in Freedom Convoy
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June 29, 2022

Pat King guilty of 5 charges for his role in Freedom Convoy

Pat King, centre, is surrounded by supporters as he leaves…

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Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in Freedom Convoy
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June 29, 2022

Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in Freedom Convoy

Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have been found not guilty…

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Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians
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June 18, 2022

Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the Liberal government…

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Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too
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June 18, 2022

Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued…

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