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Watchdogs order Clearview AI to stop using facial recognition tool without consent
OTTAWA - Three provincial privacy watchdogs have ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop collecting, using and disclosing images of people without consent. The privacy authorities of B...
Dec 14, 2021

A look at the latest COVID-19 developments in Canada
A look at the latest COVID-19 news in Canada: - Ontario is ramping up COVID-19 testing in long-term care homes and tightening restrictions on visitors and resident activities in an attempt to guard ag...
Dec 14, 2021

Military preparing to act quickly on Arbour's plan to fight sex misconduct: minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says she is preparing the military to act quickly on retired Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour's recommendations for eliminating sexual misconduct from the rank...
Dec 14, 2021

Ray, Guerrero, Manoah take honours as Toronto BBWAA chapter unveils award winners
TORONTO - Robbie Ray was named Blue Jays pitcher of the year and most improved player Tuesday in the annual awards from the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Toronto chapter. First baseman Vl...
Dec 14, 2021

Teachers and parents score curriculum victory but work remains, says ATA
The Alberta Teachers Association is sharing its thoughts on the Alberta government's announcement on Monday that it is taking steps to address feedback from parents, teachers and subject matter expert...
Dec 14, 2021

Stampeders sign defensive back Tre Roberson to contract extension through 2023
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive back Tre Roberson to a contract extension through the 2023 season. Roberson returned to the Stampeders in October after a stint with the...
Dec 14, 2021

New evacuations ordered as storm hits Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities have ordered a new area of Southern California evacuated due to the threat of debris flows from a wildfire burn scar as a powerful storm drops heavy rain. The Orange Cou...
Dec 14, 2021

RDP announces new leadership team member
Officials with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) have announced the newest member of their leadership team.Jim Brinkhurst, Interim President, has announced Richard Longtin as the new vice president external ...
Dec 14, 2021

NDP leader would back federal intervention in court challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh says he would support federal intervention in a court challenge to a Quebec law known as Bill 21, which bans teachers and some other public-sector workers from wearing religious...
Dec 14, 2021

Lacombe County council adopts 2022 interim budgets
Officials with Lacombe County say the 2022 interim operating and capital budgets adopted by council earlier this month, aim to support the maintenance of existing service levels, while managing the Co...
Dec 14, 2021