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Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI
OTTAWA - A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline. The Leger ...
Aug 28, 2025
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA - Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems say it's "perfectly feasible" to begin delivery of submarines to Canada before Ottawa's deadline o...
Aug 28, 2025
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemeni capital, Houthis say
CAIRO (AP) - Israeli airstrikes rocked the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Thursday, hitting the seat of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels' rule in Yemen, the Houthis and the Israeli military said. The strik...
Aug 28, 2025
AFN chief says next week's gathering will set stage for major projects talks
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage - and the tone - for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects. National Chief ...
Aug 28, 2025
Red Deer's Eileen Park to again represent Canada
Red Deer's Eileen Park has been named one of six athletes to represent Canada at the upcoming World Junior Girls Golf Championship (WJG).The tournament takes place Sept. 15-20 in St. Catharine's, Onta...
Aug 28, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Quebec government to ban prayer in public places
QUBEC - The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province. Secularism Minister Jean-Franois Roberge says he will table...
Aug 28, 2025
Several people injured when boat lands on another on B.C.'s Okanagan Lake: police
KELOWNA - Mounties in British Columbia say several people were injured after a boat crash that resulted in a powerboat being lodged on top of another on Okanagan Lake near Kelowna. A statement from We...
Aug 28, 2025
Red Deer Golfer wins title at Alberta Men's Super Senior Championship
A Red Deer golfer won the Diamond Division Title at this week's Alberta Men's Super Senior Championship.Eric Brodie, competing in the 75+ division, fired a second round 76 for a two-day total of 154 (...
Aug 28, 2025
Pair arrested for driving excessively fast near Ponoka
RCMP say two people have been arrested after they were allegedly caught driving 190 km/h northbound on Hwy 2A entering Ponoka.The incident occurred Aug. 20 around 6 p.m., police say.The first attempt ...
Aug 28, 2025
Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans
The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it.The increase is specifically to the lending limit on the Feeder A...
Aug 28, 2025