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Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.
Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

Chinese firm DeepSeek's AI chatbot restricted from some government phones

The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s chatbot from some of its mobile devices and is recommending other agencies and departments follow suit.
Canada invests $72 million on satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

Canada invests $72 million on satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will monitor active forest fires across the country, the Canadian Space Agency announced Friday.
Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get primary care to millions of people without a family doctor.
Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

The prime minister's comments, which were made behind closed doors but inadvertently broadcast, represent a marked shift in tone for his government.
Liberal leadership candidates clear a challenging fundraising hurdle

Liberal leadership candidates clear a challenging fundraising hurdle

OTTAWA — The campaign teams for the remaining Liberal leadership contestants all confirmed Friday they have cleared a major fundraising hurdle, allowing them to remain in the race.
Joly won't say whether 'abhorrent' Trump pitch to clear Gaza means ethnic cleansing

Joly won't say whether 'abhorrent' Trump pitch to clear Gaza means ethnic cleansing

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly won't say whether she thinks U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip - but she is calling his recent comments "abhorrent.
Ford urges Ottawa to move faster to satisfy U.S. border security demands

Ford urges Ottawa to move faster to satisfy U.S. border security demands

OTTAWA — Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is criticizing the federal government over the time it's taking to appoint what he calls a border czar.
As Ottawa explores new uses for AI in the public service, experts call for caution

As Ottawa explores new uses for AI in the public service, experts call for caution

The federal government has used AI for decades for tasks like analyzing satellite imagery and forecasting. It also has used it to predict the outcome of tax cases and sort temporary visa applications.
Three men in Quebec accused of smuggling people from the U.S. into Canada

Three men in Quebec accused of smuggling people from the U.S. into Canada

MONTREAL — The RCMP say three men in Quebec have been charged for helping to smuggle people into Canada from the United States. During two separate events last year, the three men were intercepted in vehicles near the U.S.