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Nurses, health workers join other Quebec public sector workers on picket lines

Nurses, health workers join other Quebec public sector workers on picket lines

MONTREAL — A Quebec union representing 80,000 nurses and other health-care workers started a four-day walkout on Monday, joining hundreds of thousands of other public sector employees on strike to pressure the provincial government to settle their co
AI systems 'can be weaponized,' warns top U.S. cyber official in promoting safeguards

AI systems 'can be weaponized,' warns top U.S. cyber official in promoting safeguards

OTTAWA — Top cybersecurity officials are urging technology firms to bake safeguards into the futuristic artificial intelligence systems they're cooking up, to prevent them from being sabotaged or misused for malicious purposes.
Quebec man faces manslaughter charge after killing at tree pruning company

Quebec man faces manslaughter charge after killing at tree pruning company

LAVAL, Que. — Police north of Montreal say a man has been charged with manslaughter after an alleged break-in and theft at a tree pruning company in November. Sylvain Duchesne, 44, appeared in a Laval, Que., court on Friday.
Forced-labour watchdog opens probe against Guess over possible Uyghur slave labour

Forced-labour watchdog opens probe against Guess over possible Uyghur slave labour

OTTAWA — Canada's corporate watchdog is launching a probe against the company Guess over possible ties to Uyghur forced labour in China.
In the news today: Details of new federal dental insurance plan to be released today

In the news today: Details of new federal dental insurance plan to be released today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Climate change battering municipal finances across Canada

Climate change battering municipal finances across Canada

MONTREAL — The hamlet of Gore, Que., had the foresight to start preparing for more intense annual flooding due to climate change a decade ago.
Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May

Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May

OTTAWA — The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.
Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears

Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears

MONT-LAURIER, Que. — Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago.
Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

CALGARY — An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization.
Canada has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light

Canada has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In a theatre in St. John's, N.L., a murmur spreads through the audience as people timidly raise their hands. They have been asked if they saw their own stories reflected in the film they just watched — "A Quiet Girl.