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More Canadians using AI tools, despite ‘deep-rooted’ fears about the tech: poll
OTTAWA - Despite worries artificial intelligence lacks empathy and could be coming to steal their jobs, a growing number of Canadians are turning to AI tools, a new poll suggests. Thirty per cent of C...
Feb 09, 2024
London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts
TORONTO - A southwestern Ontario police chief's apology this week for the time it took to lay sexual assault charges against five professional hockey players marked an important step in acknowledging ...
Feb 09, 2024
Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl
TORONTO - Most Canadian companies locked in their Super Bowl ad space long before anyone knew the Kansas City Chiefs would make it to the final match, but experts say many of those brands will be look...
Feb 09, 2024
Pakistan election results are delayed, but wins are reported for independents backed by Khan’s party
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - The results of Pakistan's elections were delayed by connectivity issues Friday a day after the vote that was marred by sporadic violence, a mobile phone service shutdown and th...
Feb 08, 2024
Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses after being the only major candidate to participate
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former President Donald Trump won Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to participate. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley skipped t...
Feb 08, 2024
Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand and Danton Heinen scored short-handed in the first period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Thursday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams. L...
Feb 08, 2024
Travis Konecny's 'Gordie Howe hat trick' lifts Flyers over Jets 4-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Travis Konecny had a goal, an assist and a fight in the first period - known as a "Gordie Howe hat trick" - to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Winni...
Feb 08, 2024
Markstrom makes 37 saves as Flames down Devils 5-3 for their third straight victory
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jacob Markstrom made 37 saves, Connor Zary and Andrew Mangiapane each had a goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Thursday night for their...
Feb 08, 2024
Theegala takes lead in weather-delayed Phoenix Open with a 65, Canada's Taylor 3 back
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Sahith Theegala spent time with his parents in the players' dining room and grabbed a bite to eat during what ended up being a long weather delay. With no room to sit in the c...
Feb 08, 2024
Summer McIntosh beats Katie Ledecky in 800m freestyle, sets Canadian record
ORLANDO, Fla. - Toronto's Summer McIntosh defeated all-time great Katie Ledecky of the United States in the 800-metre freestyle on Thursday and set a Canadian record in the process. The 17-year-old Mc...
Feb 08, 2024