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AI is the tech sector’s ‘biggest catalyst’ for innovation: famed investor Cathie Wood
By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
TORONTO – When Cathie Wood scans the global technology sector, one innovation stands out, even as its proliferation creates new opportunities. Artificial intelligence, the U.S. tech investment maven said, is “the biggest catalyst” for the innovation she sees taking place across the five major areas funded by her firm, Ark Invest. Those areas of focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. premier says ‘zero per cent chance’ for no-prescription opioid suggestion
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia Premier David Eby says there’s a “zero per cent chance” the province will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer that alternatives to opioids and other street drugs be made available without a prescription. Eby says he has “huge respect” for Dr. Bonnie Henry, who he said saved countless lives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ongoing LCBO strike a strain on Ontario wedding venues during peak season
By Sheila Reid, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
Wedding venues in Ontario are hoping their alcohol stocks don’t run dry as a strike by the province’s liquor store workers enters its second week. It’s peak season for the venues that host weddings and other summer gatherings, with plenty of champagne toasts, signature cocktails and specific requests from brides and grooms. But with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cogeco mum on Canadian wireless launch after introducing mobile service in U.S.
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. says it’s eyeing the launch of mobile service in Canada after beginning to offer wireless coverage to customers in the U.S. last quarter under its Breezeline Mobile brand. But, the Montreal-based telecommunications company says details for the Canadian launch are still under wraps as it continues to negotiate access agreements with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet and mechanics’ union ratify contract in aftermath of strike
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
CALGARY – WestJet Airlines says the tentative contract between the company and its mechanics has been ratified. The news comes in the aftermath of a two-day strike by the plane mechanics that nearly shut down WestJet’s network for 29 hours over the Canada Day long weekend and cost it millions of dollars. The work stoppage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives would scale back supervised drug consumption sites, Poilievre says
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Supervised consumption sites are just “drug dens” that a future Conservative government would not fund and seek to close, Pierre Poilievre said Friday. During a visit to a park near such a site in Montreal, Poilievre said he would shutter all locations near schools, playgrounds and “anywhere else that they endanger the public.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hearing cancelled for Saskatchewan’s bid to stop federal collection of carbon money
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
VANCOUVER – A court hearing for the Saskatchewan government to argue for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money has been cancelled. Federal Court in Vancouver did not provide an explanation for the cancellation or say when the case would be heard. Premier Scott Moe’s government argues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives to scale back, slash funds to supervised consumption sites: Poilievre
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Supervised consumption sites are just “drug dens” that a future Conservative government would not fund and seek to close, Pierre Poilievre said Friday. During a visit to a park near such a site in Montreal, Poilievre said he would shutter all locations near schools, playgrounds and “anywhere else that they endanger the public.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives would scale back, defund supervised drug consumption sites: Poilievre
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Supervised consumption sites are just “drug dens” that a future Conservative government would not fund and in some cases close, Pierre Poilievre said Friday. During a visit to a park near such in Montreal Poilievre said he would close all locations near schools, playgrounds and “anywhere else that they endanger the public.” “Radical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives would close supervised drug consumption sites: Poilievre
By The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says supervised consumption sites are just “drug dens” and that he will close them if his party forms the next government. Poilievre visited a park near such a site in Montreal this morning and said he would close all locations near schools, playgrounds and “anywhere else that they endanger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario mining law ‘outdated, unconstitutional and offensive’: First Nation chief
By Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press on July 12th, 2024
TORONTO – Ontario’s mining law and its system for registering mining claims have allowed thousands of claims to be staked on a northwestern First Nation without consultation or consent, the community alleges in a constitutional challenge announced Friday. The Grassy Narrows First Nation, north of Kenora, Ont., is asking the court to declare that the ... Read More »
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