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BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

KAHNAWAKE — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake said Tuesday that it is looking at imposing tolls on the roads crossing its territory in response to looming federal budget cuts.
U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges

U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges

OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S.
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships

Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships

OTTAWA — The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones.
Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach

Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach

OTTAWA — The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" gain access to the airline's systems.
Fisheries Department offered support to firm behind doomed Titan submersible

Fisheries Department offered support to firm behind doomed Titan submersible

HALIFAX — Two years before the Titan submersible imploded south of Newfoundland, killing five people, Canada’s Fisheries Department sent a letter of support to the sub’s American owner, the U.S. Coast Guard says in a report released Tuesday.
Montreal Pride organizers have reversed ban on Jewish community group in parade

Montreal Pride organizers have reversed ban on Jewish community group in parade

MONTREAL — Organizers for the upcoming Montreal Pride parade have reversed their decision to exclude a Jewish LBGTQ+ group from participating in the event.
Photo Gallery: A look back at the OceanGate Titan submersible disaster

Photo Gallery: A look back at the OceanGate Titan submersible disaster

Two years before the Titan submersible imploded south of Newfoundland, killing five people, Canada’s Fisheries Department sent a letter of support to the sub’s American owner, the U.S. Coast Guard says in a report released Tuesday.
McGill faculty groups file constitutional challenge of Quebec labour bill

McGill faculty groups file constitutional challenge of Quebec labour bill

MONTREAL — Four faculty groups at McGill University have launched a constitutional challenge of a Quebec bill that allows the provincial labour minister to terminate strikes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an announcement at a lumber facility on Tuesday after attending the Vancouver Pride parade and touring a Canadian Forces facility on Vancouver Island over the long weekend.
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