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Indigenous man killed by RCMP remembered as a 'lovable' nephew and father
The aunt of a man who was shot and killed in his home by an RCMP officer in Neqotkuk First Nation shared fond memories of her nephew, Bronson Paul, and said she’s “angry at the system” for his death. Source link
N.L. government working to secure plant with decades-old rotting fish sauce from falling into the ocean
The provincial government says it will work as quickly as it can to secure the St. Mary’s fish sauce plant was falling into the ocean, but isn’t exactly sure when the decades-old fish sauce inside will be removed. Source link
As AI moves into the physical world, is Canada missing the boat on robotics?
Canada is lagging in robotics adoption, industry watchers say, especially outside of the auto sector. At the same time, robots are taking off, thanks to a boom in China and new approaches incorporating AI. At a time when Canada is concerned about productivity, are we missing the boat? Source link
Remote workers at Global Affairs say they're being forced to transfer to capital
Public servants with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) who have been teleworking full-time for the past several years from cities such as Montreal are now being required to work in offices in the National Capital Region. Source link
Alberta emergency doctors compile list of what they say are 6 potentially preventable ER deaths
Alberta emergency room doctors have counted what they say are six potentially preventable deaths as well as numerous close calls for patients who they say waited too long for care in emergency rooms across the province. Source link
Heated Rivalry's François Arnaud calls on NHL to embrace diversity
Actor François Arnaud, who co-stars in the hit Canadian series Heated Rivalry, says while it seems the NHL has figured out that the steamy hockey romance is a big deal, he’d like to see the league do more to promote actual diversity on the ice, rather than just capitalize on the show’s success for marketing […]
Judge hears case of Calgary man accused of tunnelling into neighbour's apartment
Ben Maize, a Calgary man accused of tunnelling into his neighbour’s apartment, ran his own criminal trial Monday. Betty Golightly testified that she arrived home one day to find her apartment locked from the inside, then discovered holes in the drywall near her fireplace that appeared to lead to a tunnel to the unit below. Source […]
Manitoba premier touts Churchill as Canada's 'only hope' should Trump move to acquire Greenland
Beyond its value as a strategic economic asset, Canada’s only deepwater Arctic port may also prove crucial to Canadian sovereignty should U.S. President Donald Trump follow through on his rhetoric to take control of Greenland, Manitoba’s premier says. Source link
Calgary man convicted in double murder freed after court of appeal finds 'serious flaws' in verdict
Gerald Benn, who was serving a life sentence for two counts of murder, should not have been found guilty, said the province’s top court Monday in its decision to overturn the convictions and enter acquittals. Source link