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'War in the operating room': Ukrainian eye surgeons to learn at University of Calgary

'War in the operating room': Ukrainian eye surgeons to learn at University of Calgary

CALGARY — Some scars can’t be hidden. It's why Dr. Olga Denysiuk is coming to Canada from the Ukraine war zone to learn more about saving and rebuilding smashed and damaged eyes.
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Deal reached in WestJet mechanics' strike, but travel disruptions still expected

Deal reached in WestJet mechanics' strike, but travel disruptions still expected

WestJet has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands of travellers over the Canada Day long weekend.
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Lori Paris, much-loved Canadian Press newscaster and supervisor, dead at 46

Lori Paris, much-loved Canadian Press newscaster and supervisor, dead at 46

Lori Paris, who became both a mainstay of the airwaves during her decade as a Canadian Press broadcaster and a beloved newsroom leader, died suddenly over the weekend at the age of 46.
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Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests that feeling is dwindling, for some

Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests that feeling is dwindling, for some

The country's natural beauty topped the list of things that make Canadians proud, followed by universal health care, freedom and equality, a peaceful and safe society and multiculturalism.
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Yukon village of Mayo receives evacuation alert due to area wildfire

Yukon village of Mayo receives evacuation alert due to area wildfire

MAYO, YUKON, CANADA — The tiny Yukon village of Mayo and the surrounding area is on evacuation alert due to wildfire activity.
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Creators urge Ottawa to force disclosure of ‘black box’ AI system training

Creators urge Ottawa to force disclosure of ‘black box’ AI system training

OTTAWA — Canadian creators and publishers want the government to do something about the unauthorized and usually unreported use of their content to train generative artificial intelligence systems.
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As police increasingly use facial recognition technology, calls grow for regulations

As police increasingly use facial recognition technology, calls grow for regulations

MONTREAL — Some police services in Canada are using facial recognition technology to help solve crimes, while other police forces say human rights and privacy concerns are holding them back from employing the powerful digital tools.
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An unknown Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War is being laid to rest

An unknown Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War is being laid to rest

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The remains of a soldier from Newfoundland killed in the battlefields of France during the First World War will be laid to rest in St.
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Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters

Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters

LAVAL, Que. — Union members at CN and CPKC railways have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies if negotiated settlements can't be reached, raising the threat of supply chain disruptions across Canada.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters block CN railroad south of Montreal, four arrested

Pro-Palestinian protesters block CN railroad south of Montreal, four arrested

MONTREAL — Police say about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters blocked a stretch of railroad tracks on Saturday for several hours just south of Montreal.
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