3 h. ago Takeaways from AP’s investigation into online school for incarcerated teens

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No matter the offense, states must educate students in juvenile detention. It’s a complicated challenge, no doubt — and success stories are scarce. In Florida, where more than 1,000 students are in long-term confinement, the state last year put those kids’ schooling online. That’s despite strong evidence that online learning failed […]

Society

4 h. ago L’IA, un «tsunami» qui bouleverse les habitudes en enseignement supérieur

Plus de la moitié des étudiants canadiens de 18 ans utilisent l’intelligence artificielle pour leurs travaux scolaires.

Other

4 h. ago Espoirs et appréhensions à l’approche d’une rentrée marquée par l’IA

Il n’est pas garanti que l’IA générative rendra enseignants et directeurs d’école plus efficaces.

Other

8 h. ago Canadian auto parts makers say they’ve steered around the worst of tariff headwinds

Canadian auto parts companies say the current North American trade agreement is helping them manage headwinds from south of the border, even as tariff disruptions intensified over the past months. With recent earnings reports from Martinrea International Inc. and Linamar Corp., both firms highlighted compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as a source of shelter from […]

Economics

8 h. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

Economics

9 h. ago Families whose ancestors gave up Indigenous status sue to have rights restored

They and their children and grandchildren have been deprived of the ‘tangible economic, educational, and health benefits of Indian status,’ the lawsuit claims

Other

9 h. ago 'Would we be in a safer community?': Edmonton moves forward on affordable and supportive housing amid public debate

"These are private, barrier-free homes, staffed 24 hours a day by trained health care professionals, licensed practical nurses, healthcare aides"

Other

10 h. ago Condor Announces 2025 Second Quarter Results and USD $5.0 Million Bridge Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company focused on Central Asia is pleased to announce the release of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (the “Financial Statements”), […]

Economics

11 h. ago Federal agency invested millions in money losing Kenyan company without ‘due diligence’

FinDev Canada, created by former prime minister Justin Trudeau in 2017, says in an internal memo it did no “due diligence” before investing millions into a money-losing cellphone company in Kenya, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The federal agency, known more formally as the Development Finance Institute, admitted as much in the memo they withheld for […]

Economics

14 h. ago Notorious Gangster gives trainer Josie Carroll another shot at King’s Plate notoriety

Josie Carroll has an excellent chance to win her fourth King’s Plate at Woodbine on Saturday. Notorious Gangster has proven to be near the top of the three-year-old rankings and definitely could join Edenwold, Inglorious and Mighty Heart on the veteran trainer’s Plate honour roll. He showed his class with a win in the Queenston […]

Transport

15 h. ago Venus Williams reçoit une invitation pour les Internationaux des États

L’Américaine Venus Williams, sortie de sa retraite le mois dernier, a reçu une invitation pour participer aux Internationaux des États-Unis.

Society

15 h. ago Voyeurism charges laid against man who housed women he met at church

Brad Dewar is the secretary of Victory Churches International

Culture

16 h. ago Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet. In a statement, government media and internet regulator Roskomnadzor justified the measure as necessary for fighting crime, saying that “according to law enforcement agencies and numerous appeals from […]

Technology

16 h. ago HUNTER: ‘Brutal and vicious’ GTA killer who butchered wife dies in prison

Nelson Tayongtong is on the night train to hell. The 52-year-old former Toronto man pegged out of this life in a B.C. prison. Officials said it was natural causes, likely a stroke. And the world is a much better place without him. On Sept. 8, 2012, Tayontong attacked his wife, Aicha Saludares, in their Mississauga […]

Events

20 h. ago Perplexity AI offers Google US$34.5 billion for Chrome browser

The internet giant could potentially be forced to sell Chrome web browser as part of antitrust proceedings.

Economics

20 h. ago Israel military says it’s approved plan for new Gaza offensive

Israel's plans to expand the Gaza war have sparked international outcry as well as domestic opposition

Events

20 h. ago TTC closure attributed to being 'late clearing work zone' snarls morning commute

It's been a while since we've had a major TTC service disruption to challenge transit-goers' patience as soon as they wake up and head out to work, but rush hour delays this Wednesday morning will likely prove enough to start some customers' days on the wrong foot — especially due to the reason behind them.Starting at 5:30 a.m., the commission warned Toronto residents of substantial impacts to subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University, with trains not yet running between Lawrence West and St. George stations — a seven-station, nearly eight kilometre-long stretch of track.Additional delays all the way up to Finch Station were also noted.The cause for it all? Workers apparently being late to clear an overnight work zone.Wednesday morning's TTC service alerts.Soon after the announcement, residents started chiming in on X to ask what "late clearing work zone" meant, exactly, and inquiring about how long the del...

Other

24 h. ago Global Oil Markets Face Record Supply Glut Next Year, IEA Says

Global oil markets are on track for a record surplus next year as demand growth slows and supplies swell, the International Energy Agency said.

Sport

24 h. ago Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

OTTAWA — News publishers say the AI-generated summaries that now top many Google search results are cutting into their online traffic — and experts are still flagging concerns about the summaries’ accuracy as they warn the internet itself is being reshaped. When Google rolled out its AI Overview feature last year, its mistakes — including […]

Technology

24 h. ago ‘Dangerous decision’: Telecom CEO blasts Joly’s decision to uphold CRTC’s wholesale internet rules

'What we saw last week, by the minister's decision, is more reminiscent of old Trudeau era, superficial policies,' said Cogeco’s CEO Frédéric Perron

Events