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Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed

Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is asking Ottawa for help as the province digs out from an "extreme snowfall" that has prompted parts of Cape Breton to declare local states of emergency.
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With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

With 'superhuman' artificial intelligence looming, Canada needs law now: AI pioneer

OTTAWA — The federal government must move urgently to regulate artificial intelligence, says a top AI pioneer, warning the technology's current trajectory poses major societal risks.
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The Latest on the hockey players' sex assault case in London, Ont.

The Latest on the hockey players' sex assault case in London, Ont.

LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., are providing an update on their investigation into the sexual assault case against five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Here are the latest developments (all times are ET): 2:45 p.m.
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Three auto theft convictions should mean three years in prison: Poilievre

Three auto theft convictions should mean three years in prison: Poilievre

The Conservative plan comes days before the federal Liberals are set to hold a national summit on combating auto theft with police, border agents and industry executives.
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A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

A look at the five Canadian hockey players facing sexual assault charges

TORONTO — A look at the five players charged by police in connection to an alleged sexual assault in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in June 2018: DILLON DUBE Age: 25 Hometown: Golden, B.C.
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In the news today: Hockey players make court appearance, Alberta opens Ottawa office

In the news today: Hockey players make court appearance, Alberta opens Ottawa office

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Boom in southern Quebec mining claims, including under people's homes, causes anxiety

Boom in southern Quebec mining claims, including under people's homes, causes anxiety

MONTREAL — When Ellen Rice-Hogan discovered that someone had bought a mining claim under her farm, she was shocked. There's no mining around the Township of Low, Que., about 40 kilometres northwest of Ottawa, where she raises sheep and cattle.
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Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027

Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027

OTTAWA — Foreign nationals and companies will be banned from buying residential properties in Canada for an additional two years, the federal finance minister said Sunday, the latest in a raft of measures aimed at addressing housing affordability con
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Quebec going ahead with out-of-province tuition hikes despite advisory body concern

Quebec going ahead with out-of-province tuition hikes despite advisory body concern

MONTREAL — Quebec is moving forward with a plan to hike tuition for out-of-province Canadian students by about 30 per cent, despite a letter from a government-mandated advisory committee urging them to reconsider.
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Latest wave of US, Britain strikes on Yemen's Houthis had Canada's support

Latest wave of US, Britain strikes on Yemen's Houthis had Canada's support

OTTAWA — Canada was among several allies that provided support to the United States and United Kingdom during their second wave of attacks against Houthi targets in Yemen, the Department of National Defence said Saturday.
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