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Government extends contracts of 750 pay centre workers to manage job cuts

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the contracts of about 750 term workers at its pay centre to manage a surge in expected job cuts. Nicole Allen, spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement...

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The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day

CANNES, France (AP) — The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start of 12 days of nonstop premieres that will culminate May 23 with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d’Or....

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B.C. Premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's still optimistic about artificial intelligence, having seen both the "opportunity and the threat" the technology presents. Eby told a crowd at...

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Michigan loaned $35M to mobility center. Debt could cripple it, boosters say

Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from a state-backed mobility research center supporters say is critical to keeping autonomous vehicle development in Michigan. The American...

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Former minister says energy project review changes could cause further delays

OTTAWA — The former environment minister who helped to create the Impact Assessment Agency eight years ago says the federal government's proposal to change how pipelines are assessed risks delaying those...

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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20 year period,...

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Anand, McGuinty seek deeper ties in Persian Gulf amid investment push and Iran war

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to the Persian Gulf today where Canada is looking to strengthen ties on defence and security, while courting global investment. The trip comes as...

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Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists,...

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Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists...

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10 Sources of Emergency Cash, Ranked From Best to Worst

What if unanticipated expenses exceed your emergency reserves? You have options, and I’ve ranked them from most palatable to least. 1. Your own emergency fund/short-term securities ...

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