The federal government’s proposed online safety legislation is a good start on regulating artificial intelligence chatbots — but more work will be needed to protect Canadians from their potential harms, a pair of advocates say. Bill C-34, introduced earlier this month in the House of Commons, would regulate the companies behind AI chatbots by imposing…
CALGARY – The Saskatchewan Roughriders prevailed on a blustery night and repelled a late Calgary Stampeders push in a 40-37 overtime win Saturday in the CFL. Roughriders backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored the second of his two short-yardage touchdowns in the game in overtime for the win. Saskatchewan led until Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr….
Investigators believe an illegal campfire sparked the wildfire that tore through West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Regional Park earlier this week, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes and scorching more than nine hectares of land. “RCMP come up to me and he said, ‘You have one minute sir to leave and the fire is 500 yards…
Business owners in Rutland say they’re tired of dealing with theft, disorder and makeshift camps behind their stores. Now, a community patrol program known as the “Blue Shirts” is making a comeback. Starting July 13, a team of three paid ambassadors will patrol parks, streets and business areas across Rutland from 7 a.m. to 2…
By Hannah Sangster Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina’s executive committee voted eight to one Wednesday in favour of forwarding a motion to council that will upgrade Mosaic Stadium ahead of the 2027 Grey Cup. Nearly a decade after its doors opened,…
Quebec City is very much on the CFL’s expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises. Last month, veteran journalist Sylvain Bouchard divulged talks have been ongoing for more than a year between the CFL and business leaders regarding an expansion franchise and new stadium in Quebec City. A…
RCMP national security officers were waiting for William Majcher when his flight from Hong Kong landed at Vancouver International Airport on July 18, 2023. Inside an airport interview room, they questioned the former Mountie for five hours, and when they were done, Majcher said he still wasn’t sure what it was about. “I can’t say…
Federal prosecutors have appealed the high profile acquittal of a former RCMP officer accused of helping China conduct foreign interference in Canada. A notice of appeal filed late last week asked the B.C. Court of Appeal to overturn the May 13 not guilty verdict and order a new trial for William Majcher. The Public Prosecution Service of…
The World Cup was billed as a major economic opportunity for Toronto and Canada. Now, with the tournament underway, businesses are getting their first real look at whether those promises are translating into customers. Thousands of fans from around the world descended on Toronto this week for the city’s first men’s World Cup matches, filling…
Friday kicked off Canada’s first World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you want to share the adrenaline flowing atmosphere future matches offer, here are some places in Metro Vancouver to catch the games for free. Vancouver (admission free but some ticketed seats available) Where: Hastings Park When: Matches from June 11 – July…
