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UWaterloo researchers develop new method to detect hate speech on social media
The University of Waterloo says a group of researchers at the school have developed a program which will detect hate speech on social media platforms. * This article was originally published here
Largest vaccine production plant in Canada opens in Toronto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing the opening of a major vaccine production plant in Toronto — part of Canada's efforts to build up its domestic biomanufacturing sector. * This article was originally published here
N.S. mother feels ‘completely let down’ after appeal dismissed in excessive delay case
A Nova Scotia mother is calling for more attention on the rights of victims and complainants, after the province's court of appeal upheld a decision to stay sexual offence charges. * This article was originally published here
Friend of teen fatally struck by train in Calgary calls it ‘a stupid mistake’
Graduation day turned into a day of grief for the family and friends of a teen struck by a train in northwest Calgary on Tuesday afternoon. * This article was originally published here
Smoking on stage valid form of artistic expression, Quebec court rules
Three Quebec City theatres had gone to court to challenge fines they'd received for allowing actors to smoke herb-filled cigarettes on stage between 2017 and 2019. * This article was originally published here
TD Bank gets ‘negative’ outlook downgrade amid money-laundering probes
The rating revision marks the latest headache from the investigations that have led to the termination of some employees and invited scrutiny from shareholders. * This article was originally published here
Black woman says Montreal police ‘humiliated’ her, told to scrape off car tints with coin
A retired healthcare worker who runs a Montreal food bank says she was left feeling 'shaken and angry' after police forced her to scratch off her car tints on the side of the road. * This article was originally published here
In photos: Regina sets the stage for new action film ‘Hostile Takeover’
"The LED Volume Wall revolutionizes our ability to tell stories," Karma Film CEO and producer of Hostile Takeover, Anand Ramayya said. * This article was originally published here
Sask. STARS Lottery begins Tuesday at midnight
Saskatchewan's STARS Lottery begins Tuesday night, and STARS shared the story of one young girl who benefitted from its services. * This article was originally published here
‘Very easy’: Winnipeg man warns of scam after his car was used as collateral
A Winnipeg man is warning others after he says he was scammed by a former tenant who simply used a photo of his vehicle to secure a loan. * This article was originally published here
The aftermath: 1 year after historic Halifax wildfire changed a community forever
On May 27, 2023, a wildfire broke out in the Halifax suburb of Upper Tantallon. The blaze destroyed 151 homes and forced more than 16,000 residents to flee the area. * This article was originally published here
Calgary homeowners will soon receive 2024 property tax bill
Calgary homeowners will soon receive their 2024 property tax bills in their mailbox, as the city sends out bills to 570,000 properties. * This article was originally published here
Wild horse rescue: Bystander pulls foal from edge of Alberta cliff
Wildlife enthusiasts ending up capturing more adventure than they bargained for on camera Sunday, when a foal got precariously close to a cliff near Sundre, Alta. * This article was originally published here
Partial injunction granted against pro-Palestinian encampment at UQAM
Superior Court Justice Louis J. Gouin says safety measures need to be put in place urgently at the encampment. * This article was originally published here
Quebec Liberals wrap party convention, say CAQ government ‘not trustworthy’
Quebec Liberal Party interim leader Marc Tanguay called François Legault “the worst premier in modern Quebec history," saying he lost control of public finances. * This article was originally published here
Okanagan Pet Expo doubles as fundraiser for non-profit dog rescue society
The event was also helping raise money for a good cause – Paws it Forward, a non-profit dog rescue organization. * This article was originally published here
B.C. forestry practices under scrutiny in documentary shown in U.K.
A BBC documentary sheds an international spotlight on B.C.'s wood pellet industry. * This article was originally published here
Infectious disease risks spread north as temperatures warm
Cases of Lyme disease have now increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and risk factors northward. * This article was originally published here
Space junk falling on Saskatchewan farmland prompts question: who’s liable?
Barry Sawchuk farms with his three sons near Ituna, close to Regina, and was checking out the moisture in his fields at the end of April when he found the item. * This article was originally published here
Public defecation creating a stink in Courtenay, B.C.
A city councillor is bringing forward a motion to try and address the issue, by trying to find funding for a 24-hour washroom facility for the downtown area. * This article was originally published here