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Smoke pours from the stacks at the Portlands Energy Centre in Toronto on Thursday January 15, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Alberta’s ‘war room’ is back with massive ad spend revealed in annual report

New documents outline a massive increase in public funding for the Canadian…

Smoke pours from the stacks at the Portlands Energy Centre in Toronto on Thursday January 15, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
David Bergen stands for a photo in Toronto on November 9, 2010. It's typically the literary to-do of the season, but this year, the Scotiabank Giller Prize gala is going digital. One of five writers will receive the $100,000 fiction prize at a virtual ceremony tonight.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Bergen, Bernstein among authors on 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize long list

David Bergen, Sarah Bernstein and Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer are among the authors on…

David Bergen stands for a photo in Toronto on November 9, 2010. It's typically the literary to-do of the season, but this year, the Scotiabank Giller Prize gala is going digital. One of five writers will receive the $100,000 fiction prize at a virtual ceremony tonight.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Tamara Lich makes her way back to the courthouse following a brief break on the first day of the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Lich and Chris Barber, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Scale and length of ‘Freedom Convoy’ exceeded police prediction, criminal trial hears

An Ottawa police officer who helped co-ordinate the response to the 2022…

Tamara Lich makes her way back to the courthouse following a brief break on the first day of the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Lich and Chris Barber, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Vehicles line up for fuel at Fort Providence, N.W.T., on the only road south from Yellowknife, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming days as a three-week evacuation order is set to lift at noon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Thousands start journey home as Yellowknife evacuation order scheduled to lift

Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming…

Vehicles line up for fuel at Fort Providence, N.W.T., on the only road south from Yellowknife, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming days as a three-week evacuation order is set to lift at noon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A sign for Toronto Metropolitan University is shown in Toronto on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A new report says only four per cent of Canadian businesses are using artificial intelligence. The research from Toronto Metropolitan University's public policy institute, the Dais, says AI adoption is highest in Quebec, where five per cent of businesses are using the technology.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

4 per cent of Canadian businesses use AI

A new report says only four per cent of Canadian businesses are…

A sign for Toronto Metropolitan University is shown in Toronto on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A new report says only four per cent of Canadian businesses are using artificial intelligence. The research from Toronto Metropolitan University's public policy institute, the Dais, says AI adoption is highest in Quebec, where five per cent of businesses are using the technology.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Enbridge logo is shown at the company's annual meeting in Calgary on May 9, 2018. Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal to purchase three U.S.-based utility companies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

Enbridge Inc. has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal that represents a…

The Enbridge logo is shown at the company's annual meeting in Calgary on May 9, 2018. Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal to purchase three U.S.-based utility companies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital city into chaos last year. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber wait for the Public Order Emergency Commission to begin, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers not about their political beliefs, Crown says

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are not on trial for their political…

The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital city into chaos last year. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber wait for the Public Order Emergency Commission to begin, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canadian researchers are raising concerns about the lack of health data as well as the long-term effects related to single game and in-play sports gambling across the country. A basketball with a March Madness logo rests on a rack, in South Bend, Ind., Wednesday, March 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Caterina

Canada marks two years of single-game sports betting with concerns from researchers

Canadian researchers are raising concerns about the lack of health data as…

Canadian researchers are raising concerns about the lack of health data as well as the long-term effects related to single game and in-play sports gambling across the country. A basketball with a March Madness logo rests on a rack, in South Bend, Ind., Wednesday, March 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Caterina
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Calgary E. coli outbreak connected to daycare sites sends dozens of kids to hospital

Alberta Health Services says up to 50 children have arrived at hospitals…

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Vehicles line-up for fuel at Fort Providence, N.W.T., on the only road south from Yellowknife, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Yellowknife evacuees hopeful they’ll be allowed to return home Sept. 6 as planned

Yellowknife residents are crossing their fingers that Wednesday’s scheduled lifting of a…

Vehicles line-up for fuel at Fort Providence, N.W.T., on the only road south from Yellowknife, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Students across much of Canada are packing lunches and slinging on backpacks today as they bid farewell to summer vacation and gear up for another school year. A elementary student arrives for his first day back to school in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Students head back to school with AI and affordability top of mind

Students across much of Canada are packing lunches and slinging on backpacks…

Students across much of Canada are packing lunches and slinging on backpacks today as they bid farewell to summer vacation and gear up for another school year. A elementary student arrives for his first day back to school in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital city into chaos last year. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber wait for the Public Order Emergency Commission to begin, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Police, city officials to testify in ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial

Police, city officials and former mayor Jim Watson will be among 22…

The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber begins today, as they answer charges related to their role in the protest that threw Canada's capital city into chaos last year. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber wait for the Public Order Emergency Commission to begin, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivers remarks at Lakeshore Collegiate Institute in Toronto, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Ford is calling on the Bank of Canada to halt future interest rate hikes which he says are having a “devastating” impact on families and businesses. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes

Another provincial premier is making a direct appeal to the Bank of…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivers remarks at Lakeshore Collegiate Institute in Toronto, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Ford is calling on the Bank of Canada to halt future interest rate hikes which he says are having a “devastating” impact on families and businesses. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
In this photo released by Pakistan’s President Office, President Arif Alvi, right, administrates oath from Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as caretaker Prime Minister during a ceremony, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Kakar was sworn in as the country’s prime minister to head a caretaker national government that will oversee parliamentary elections amid one of the worst economic crises the Islamic nation has faced, officials said. (Pakistan President Office vis AP)

Pakistani premier claims US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan is now in militant hands

Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister claimed on Monday that U.S. military equipment left…

In this photo released by Pakistan’s President Office, President Arif Alvi, right, administrates oath from Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as caretaker Prime Minister during a ceremony, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Kakar was sworn in as the country’s prime minister to head a caretaker national government that will oversee parliamentary elections amid one of the worst economic crises the Islamic nation has faced, officials said. (Pakistan President Office vis AP)
Mick Jagger, left, Ronnie Wood, center, and Keith Richards, right, of the band “The Rolling Stones,” perform onstage during the last concert of their “Sixty” European tour in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022. On Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, the Rolling Stones announced they will release their first album of original material in 18 years. Titled “Hackney Diamonds,” the legendary rock band will reveal the full details on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at an event in Hackney in East London. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

The Rolling Stones will release their first studio album in 18 years, ‘Hackney Diamonds’

The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music.…

Mick Jagger, left, Ronnie Wood, center, and Keith Richards, right, of the band “The Rolling Stones,” perform onstage during the last concert of their “Sixty” European tour in Berlin, Germany, Aug. 3, 2022. On Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, the Rolling Stones announced they will release their first album of original material in 18 years. Titled “Hackney Diamonds,” the legendary rock band will reveal the full details on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at an event in Hackney in East London. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
In this satellite photo provided by Maxar Technologies, an overview of Burning Man festival in Black Rock, Nev on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)

Tens of thousands still stranded by Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert

Tens of thousands of partygoers stranded at the Burning Man counterculture festival…

In this satellite photo provided by Maxar Technologies, an overview of Burning Man festival in Black Rock, Nev on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. (©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
Evacuees from Yellowknife make their way along Highway 3 at the edge of a burned forest on their way into Fort Providence, N.W.T., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Wildfire officials in the Northwest Territories say a community that's been evacuated for weeks due to a wildfire has received significant rain this weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Braden

Fire on outskirts of Hay River gets significant rain, officials say

Wildfire officials in the Northwest Territories say a community that’s been evacuated…

Evacuees from Yellowknife make their way along Highway 3 at the edge of a burned forest on their way into Fort Providence, N.W.T., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Wildfire officials in the Northwest Territories say a community that's been evacuated for weeks due to a wildfire has received significant rain this weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Braden
Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Trevor Begue (81) is tripped up by Calgary Stampeders linebacker Josiah Schakel (27) during first half CFL exhibition football action in Calgary on Monday May 22, 2023. The CFL's annual Battle of Alberta on Labour Day in Calgary features a pair of West Division clubs with gaps between themselves and a playoff spot.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal

Labour Day Battle of Alberta chance for Elks, Stampeders to generate needed momentum

The Edmonton Elks have a little confidence. The Calgary Stampeders need some.…

Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Trevor Begue (81) is tripped up by Calgary Stampeders linebacker Josiah Schakel (27) during first half CFL exhibition football action in Calgary on Monday May 22, 2023. The CFL's annual Battle of Alberta on Labour Day in Calgary features a pair of West Division clubs with gaps between themselves and a playoff spot.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
“Freedom Convoy” trial involving Tamara Lich begins Sept. 5, 2023. Lich faces charges of mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation for her role in the weeks-long blockade in Ottawa. Lich and Freedom Corp. counsel Brendan Miller are seen outside the Public Order Emergency Commission, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

‘Hold the line:’ ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ criminal trial begins Tuesday

As Tamara Lich was led away from supporters in handcuffs on the…

“Freedom Convoy” trial involving Tamara Lich begins Sept. 5, 2023. Lich faces charges of mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation for her role in the weeks-long blockade in Ottawa. Lich and Freedom Corp. counsel Brendan Miller are seen outside the Public Order Emergency Commission, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Office towers are photographed in Toronto’s financial district on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Experts say after the major shift in work culture prompted by the pandemic, employers on the whole aren’t approaching hybrid work in a way that makes sense for their workers or for their businesses. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

Back-to-office plans fall flat amid arbitrary rules, lack of communication

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamie Burke was happy with her job. Working…

Office towers are photographed in Toronto’s financial district on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Experts say after the major shift in work culture prompted by the pandemic, employers on the whole aren’t approaching hybrid work in a way that makes sense for their workers or for their businesses. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin