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MPs want big tech held responsible for misinformation spread online by foreign actors
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on Canada to hold tech giants accountable for publishing false or misleading information online, especially when it is spread by foreign actors. That was ...
Oct 24, 2023
Why fall's arrival hasn't shaken off the impact of B.C.'s 'exceptional' drought
Climate geoscientist Joseph Shea didn't have to go far to find evidence of what he calls "exceptional" hot and dry weather in British Columbia this year. He says he was still gathering raspberries in ...
Oct 24, 2023
Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
A Federal Court judge has verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of o...
Oct 24, 2023
Staffing issues delay opening of P.A.'s homeless shelter, hours will increase with more workers
Despite Prince Albert experiencing below-average temperatures, the city's homeless shelter still won't be open for about a week. That's because the YWCA Prince Albert, which operates Stepping Stones, ...
Oct 24, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfun...
Oct 24, 2023
Two arrested in connection with extortion case
Prince Albert RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP West have made arrests following a shooting at Sturgeon Lake First Nation in September and a subsequent assault and extortion attempt that sent one man to hosp...
Oct 24, 2023
Precious Achiuwa confirms Toronto Raptors did not extend his contract
TORONTO - Precious Achiuwa is going to let his agent do the talking for him. The Toronto Raptors failed to extend Achiuwa's contract ahead of Monday's deadline. That means the 24-year-old forward will...
Oct 24, 2023
Argos quarterback Chad Kelly earns fourth CFL honour roll nod
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly captured his fourth CFL honour roll nod of the season Tuesday. Kelly earned a grade of 85.8 after completing 18-of-25 passes for 275 yards and a TD for his pla...
Oct 24, 2023
CP NewsAlert: NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured stick tape
NEW YORK - The NHL has rescinded its ban on players using stick tape to support social causes, including rainbow-coloured Pride tape. More coming. The Canadian Press
Oct 24, 2023
Canadian international Kailen Sheridan up for NWSL goalkeeper of the year again
TORONTO - Canadian international Kailen Sheridan, who tied for the league lead with nine shutouts this season, is a finalist for NWSL goalkeeper of the year. The 28-year-old San Diego Wave 'keeper is ...
Oct 24, 2023
