Mayor Jyoti Gondek apologized to Calgary residents Sunday morning, calling the city’s efforts to communicate information about the ongoing feeder water main break “slow to come,” and “confusing at times.” ‘Going forward, we will do a much better job,’ says Jyoti Gondek. Mayor Jyoti Gondek apologized to Calgary residents Sunday …
Read More »Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. Registry is key feature of proposed anti-foreign interference bill. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could …
Read More »UN Security Council endorses U.S.-backed resolution for Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israel, Hamas urged ‘to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.’ The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved its first …
Read More »Macron gambles rest of his presidency by calling French legislative elections
France’s finance minister said on Monday that the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron after a bruising loss to the far right in European Parliament elections would be the most consequential legislative vote in the republic’s history. Macron could be ceding domestic agenda until 2027 if National Rally sustain …
Read More »India’s Modi keeps key ministers, indicating policy continuity
NEW DELHI – Following his third election victory in a row, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained key members of his Cabinet as he began third term Monday. Modi’s decision to keep his interior, defense, foreign, and finance ministers indicates his Bhartiya Janaya Party’s (BJP) desire for policy “continuity” in government, observers …
Read More »She’s living with a needle left in her spine, yet no one will tell her which doctor did it
After discovering a broken needle was left in her spine during childbirth years ago, an Ontario woman filed complaints against the doctors and hospital involved. After botched investigations and many years, she worries no one may ever be held accountable. Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons criticized for botching investigations …
Read More »Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach
Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at genetic testing company 23andMe. Nearly 7 million 23andMe customers impacted by data breach last year. Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered …
Read More »Too late to learn another colonial language, say Indigenous students opposing Quebec’s Bill 96
Tired of advocating for themselves against powerful institutions, Indigenous students at English colleges asked their schools to speak up for them. Open letter by English colleges followed outcry from students seeing peers opt out. Earlier this spring, a group of about 15 Indigenous students attended a meeting at Dawson College …
Read More »Panthers now 2 wins from Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the third period as the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup final on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. Games 3 and 4 are set for Thursday and Saturday in Edmonton. The Oilers are heading …
Read More »Apple is bringing ChatGPT to the iPhone in partnership with OpenAI
Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy on Monday, integrating Apple Intelligence across its suite of apps, including Siri, and announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to its devices. Tech giant trying to reassure investors as it plays catch-up on artificial intelligence. Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy on …
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