57 m. ago An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren’t having it

NEW YORK (AP) — It took only seconds for the judges on a New York appeals court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen — a person about to present an argument in a lawsuit _ not only had no law degree, but didn’t exist at all. The latest bizarre chapter […]

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2 h. ago Huge share of Canadian renters blame housing crisis on wages

A new survey by online marketplace rentals.ca shows that many Canadian renters feel priced out of the housing market, with several factors driving unaffordability.The 2025 Federal Election Survey questioned hundreds of Canadian renters and discovered that over 40 per cent blamed the housing crisis on wage stagnation compared to housing prices.A total of 47 per cent of renters surveyed also identified stagnant wages and rising housing costs as a key issue in the upcoming federal election."Renters are just as concerned about affordability pressures and economic fairness as they are about supply constraints," stated the report."While issues for currently undecided voters were similar to the broader population, they did skew more towards concerns with inflation and wage stagnation, indicating that addressing the overall cost of living could be the key for parties hoping to win over these swing voters."A recent report from Normandin Beaudry, an actuarial consulting service, sai...

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6 h. ago [EN IMAGES] Incendie criminel à Lévis: il prend la fuite à VTT en sens inverse

Un individu surpris en train d’incendier un véhicule à Lévis a été arrêté après avoir pris la fuite en VTT, alors qu’il circulait en sens inverse.

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10 h. ago How an Ottawa Valley county solved its homelessness problem — and saved Bill Wilson

Renfrew County had one of the highest overdose death rates in Ontario. Then its paramedic services tried something completely different to address homelessness and drug abuse.

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14 h. ago Guerre des stupéfiants: un jeune de 11 ans se filme avec une arme à la main

Le préadolescent a diffusé une vidéo de lui en train de manipuler une arme à air comprimé et de proférer des menaces

Culture

17 h. ago University of Victoria’s response led to student’s overdose death: report

An independent review into the death of a University of Victoria student has found multiple errors were made the night she ingested toxic drugs.

Society

19 h. ago Saskatoon’s Broadway BID addresses overdose crisis with free naloxone training

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

Transport

19 h. ago Letters to The Province: As a Canadian, I feel compelled to call out Alberta premier’s opportunistic bluster

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invites Americans to pause tariffs to enable her fellow-Albertan, Pierre Poilievre. At the same time pitching sovereignty, which in reality is a bid for secession. There’s just no other way to square her continually disruptive political rhetoric about “Alberta First”. As a Canadian, I feel compelled to call out her opportunistic […]

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21 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Announces Completion of Normal Course Issuer Bid Through Cboe Canada

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( Cboe CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) ( “Kontrol” or the “Company”) announces the that it has completed its previously filed Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “NCIB“) program to buy back common shares of Kontrol through the facilities of Cboe Canada (“Cboe Canada”) and/or alternative trading systems. Under the NCIB, […]

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21 h. ago Zefiro Founder and CEO Appears on Orphan and Marginal Wells Panel in Fort Worth, Texas Led by JPMorganChase Head of Operational Decarbonization

The annual event, which is hosted by the Neeley School of Business and was sponsored by JPMorgan and Double Eagle Energy Holdings, provides a forum for leaders across the energy industry to address pressing production and sustainability-related issues FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) […]

Transport

23 h. ago Calgary Airport Authority loses latest bid to recover $2M in fees owed by bankrupt Lynx Air

Calgary Airport Authority has lost legal fight to recover unpaid improvement fees

Economics

24 h. ago TikTok’s new owner stands to inherit 1,500 safety, privacy suits

(Bloomberg) — TikTok faces a mountain of litigation over child safety and privacy, a big risk for potential bidders vying to save the popular video app in the US. Collectively, an estimated 1,500 pending lawsuits carry billions of dollars in potential exposure over allegations that the platform is fueling a youth mental-health crisis and preying […]

Technology

25 h. ago Student "likely would not have died" if UVic staff acted differently: report

New review by retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich is critical of the university's response to the overdose of two first-year students. One of them died.

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26 h. ago Saskatoon Blades eliminated from WHL playoffs, swept in four games by Calgary

Suffering a 6-2 loss on home ice in Game 4 of their first round series, the Saskatoon Blades have entered the off-season after being swept by the Calgary Hitmen.

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27 h. ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

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28 h. ago FIFA boss points to U.S. hosting 2031 Women’s World Cup and UK getting 2035 edition

The United States and the United Kingdom looked set on Thursday to be picked by FIFA next year as hosts of Women’s World Cups expanded to 48 teams from 32. Their respective intentions to bid for the 2031 and 2035 editions are alone in the contests after a first deadline to enter the race passed. […]

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28 h. ago Sierra Metals Acknowledges Press Release from Alpayana Regarding Intention to Revise Bid and Advises Shareholders to TAKE NO ACTION

TORONTO — Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra” or the “Company”) acknowledges the press release issued yesterday on behalf of Alpayana S.A.C. (“Alpayana”) announcing an intention to update its previously announced unsolicited all-cash takeover bid to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Sierra (the “Hostile […]

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31 h. ago London lawyer blasts legal group for nixing entrepreneur's speech

A London human rights lawyer has joined the chorus of critics opposing a legal group’s decision to cancel an address by a Syrian-born entrepreneur because of his social media posts.

Economics

34 h. ago Free Global Cities: A New Vision for Turning the Migration Crisis into an Opportunity

A groundbreaking new book published today presents a transformative solution to the global migration crisis: self-governed urban prosperity hubs where migrants and refugees can rebuild their lives and contribute to society ZURICH, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As conventional approaches fail, Free Global Cities: The Future Leaders in Migration and Public Governance proposes a […]

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38 h. ago Hitmen sweep Blades to finish off WHL foes in four games of first round

It’s just one series, but it’s one to get excited about if you’re the Calgary Hitmen. Especially since the franchise hasn’t won a Western Hockey League playoff series in six years. Four second-period goals by the Hitmen led to a first-round series sweep of the Saskatoon Blades in the 2024-25 WHL post-season. “We’re excited,” said […]

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