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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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Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal
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April 5, 2026

Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal

In the 19th century, Italian prince, banker and collector Alessandro…

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German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years
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April 4, 2026

German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years

Collien Fernandes says her husband spread pornographic deepfakes of her…

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Judge orders Sask. Human Rights Commission to hear complaint about hospital kiosk language policy
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April 4, 2026

Judge orders Sask. Human Rights Commission to hear complaint about hospital kiosk language policy

A Court of King’s Bench judge has ordered the Saskatchewan…

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When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know
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April 4, 2026

When did Easter become ‘spring Christmas’? Stressed parents would like to know

If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact…

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How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
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April 4, 2026

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the…

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Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say
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April 4, 2026

Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say

As the health authority in Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for…

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Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for 'champagne of teas' is going flat as drought dulls its flavour
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April 4, 2026

Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for ‘champagne of teas’ is going flat as drought dulls its flavour

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest…

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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
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April 3, 2026

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a rare but…

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Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
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April 3, 2026

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation…

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What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season
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April 3, 2026

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even…

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Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model
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April 3, 2026

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily…

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Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
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April 3, 2026

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government’s second attempt at giving police and spies…

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Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump wasn't enough to keep her job. Here's why
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April 2, 2026

Pam Bondi’s loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to keep her job. Here’s why

For more than a year, Pam Bondi violated the norms…

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Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate
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April 2, 2026

Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a…

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Alberta tables bill to reduce child access to sexually explicit images in public libraries
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April 2, 2026

Alberta tables bill to reduce child access to sexually explicit images in public libraries

The Alberta government is looking to make changes in all…

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Gaza family says toddler released from Israeli custody found with cigarette burn marks
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April 2, 2026

Gaza family says toddler released from Israeli custody found with cigarette burn marks

On March 19, the day before Eid al-Fitr, Osama Abu…

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Legault speaks on French in Montreal, Quebec identity in final question period as premier
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April 2, 2026

Legault speaks on French in Montreal, Quebec identity in final question period as premier

François Legault is attending his last question period at the…

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Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves
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April 2, 2026

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves

Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered a major Quebec maple syrup…

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Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins
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April 2, 2026

Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins

With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans…

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If court halts separatists' referendum bid, they'll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway
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April 2, 2026

If court halts separatists’ referendum bid, they’ll push Danielle Smith to approve it anyway

A First Nation’s injunction request, to be heard April 7,…

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Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit
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April 2, 2026

Workers quit emergency care for Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable after CRA audit

A private company that’s received more than $184 million in…

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Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she 'screwed up'
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April 1, 2026

Mary Walsh looks back at ambushing Canadian politicians, including the time she ‘screwed up’

Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh looks back at her life…

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Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance
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April 1, 2026

Justices grill Trump administration lawyer on ending birthright citizenship, with president in attendance

Supreme Court justices, with Donald Trump breaking historical precedent by…

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North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability
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April 1, 2026

North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability

Ever since becoming leader in 2011, North Korean Leader Kim…

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