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Original Toronto safe consumption site gets temporary reprieve after lease extension

Original Toronto safe consumption site gets temporary reprieve after lease extension

TORONTO — Temporary relief has washed over users of Toronto's original supervised consumption site after learning the place will not close when the building's lease expires in the spring, though its long-term prospects are bleak.
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions as it transitions to a new platform.
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay.
TikTok, Meta 'chaos' reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification

TikTok, Meta 'chaos' reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification

For Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, the last month has brought a whipsaw of emotions every time they log onto social media. Between a divest-or-ban government ultimatum that downed TikTok in the U.S.
Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'

Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s inauguration-day executive orders and promises of mass deportations of “millions and millions” of people will hinge on securing money for detention centers.
Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

Trump's new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration, according to two memos obtained
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as party's candidate for Edmonton seat

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as party's candidate for Edmonton seat

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona. Nenshi didn’t face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding.
North Carolina Supreme Court passing for now on ruling if ballots in close race are valid

North Carolina Supreme Court passing for now on ruling if ballots in close race are valid

RALEIGH, N.C.
The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him.