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Some public service jobs will be cut as Ottawa adopts AI: chief data officer
OTTAWA - Ottawa's chief data officer says he thinks the introduction of artificial intelligence to federal government operations will lead to "some" job cuts in the public service. In a recent intervi...
Sep 12, 2025
Canada Post union set to give update on postal service bargaining saga
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Post workers is set to give an update this morning on negotiations with the Crown corporation. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it will hold a press con...
Sep 12, 2025
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded servicemen
LONDON (AP) - Britain's Prince Harry arrived in Ukraine on Friday for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. It's the second time that Harry has visited the country, which is among th...
Sep 12, 2025
Touting better HIV treatment, Toronto service organization closing after 42 years
TORONTO - An organization that bills itself as Canada's oldest HIV service agency says it will close next year, in part due to groundbreaking medical advances that have reduced the need for its servic...
Sep 11, 2025
Pedestrian vs. vehicle collision sends woman to hospital
Correction: on Tuesday, Sept 16, Prince Albert police confirmed the woman was 40 years old.----A 40-year-old woman was transported to hospital Thursday evening after she was struck by a vehicle.At 5:3...
Sep 11, 2025
Son of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu
BOSTON (AP) - Josh Kraft, the son of the New England Patriots' owner, announced Thursday he is dropping his bid to unseat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, days after advancing to the November ballot. He anno...
Sep 11, 2025
Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
BOSTON (AP) - A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. A federal judge in J...
Sep 11, 2025
New median should improve safety of city's highest collision intersection
New concrete medians at 22nd Street and 1st Ave. West in Prince Albert were put in place because of the volume of collisions there, according to the Public Works department. A traffic safety review of...
Sep 11, 2025
Women play active role in protecting wetlands in Northern Sask.
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 11, 2025
Labrador tea, cranberries among top plants harvested from muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 11, 2025