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Supersized data centres are coming to Canada. One province is at the epicentre
A new national AI strategy by the federal government this week comes at a time when the country is confronting a wave of new high-powered data centres, while public sentiment could be souring on the impacts of the new technology. Source link
Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns
Two more grey whales have washed up in B.C., with researchers and experts both warning the province is on pace for a record breaking year. Source link
GST top-up payments begin Friday for eligible Canadians
The Liberal government’s one-time GST rebate top-up, announced earlier this year, is set to begin landing in some Canadians’ banks accounts starting on Friday. Source link
Is a technical recession technically a problem for Mark Carney?
Technically, it is still only a “technical recession.” But the greater significance of the moment is a matter of both economics and politics. Source link
Want the Heated Rivalry Team Canada fleece? Well, it's already sold out
Miss out snagging the Shane Hollander Team Canada fleece? You aren’t alone. Within 10 minutes of its Tuesday 12 p.m. launch, the hotly anticipated fleece completely sold out, according to Canadian apparel brand Province of Canada. Source link
Conservative MP says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta separation referendum
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Conservative members of Parliament are set to spend their summer break campaigning for Albertans to stay in Canada — and one member of his caucus says he will focus on working with Indigenous leaders to get out the vote. Source link
Cross-party group calls on Canada to block development of superintelligent AI technology
A multipartisan group of Canadian MPs and senators are supporting a campaign calling for Canada to negotiate an international “trust but verify” regime to prohibit the development of AI that far surpasses human intelligence — news that comes just before Canada releases its national AI strategy. Source link
Fighting a cold? A meal gives your immune cells an immediate boost
Experiments in humans and mice suggest that certain white blood cells, known as T-cells, may respond to infections more effectively after a meal. The research calls into question the notion of “starve a fever, feed a cold.” Source link
Spicy romance novel adaptation to be filmed in P.E.I. with $5M from province
The largest production ever to come to Prince Edward Island will begin this summer. Source link
Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime'
It was the “honour of a lifetime” to serve as the representative of the Crown in Canada for the past five years, outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said in a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday. Source link