Quebec e-bus maker Lion Electric mulls sale of the company amid cash woes
Lion Electric Co. is opening the door to a possible sale of the company as the electric bus maker struggles to staunch an ongoing cash bleed.
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Quebec launches a guide to the use of artificial intelligence in schools
As part of the Quebec government's work on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, Education Minister Bernard Drainville launched a guide for teaching staff on Wednesday.
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Can robots and AI replace immigrant labour in Quebec?
Quebec experts agree that AI and robotics are part of the labour market and will continue to be, but that simply replacing immigrant labour with technology is more complicated.
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New technology shedding light on Shackleton's ill-fated ship
Montreal researchers have uncovered details about the sinking of Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance, which went down in Antarctica over a century ago.
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More and bigger spiders noticeable in Montreal this fall
Spiders are larger and more visible in the Montreal area in the fall as they prepare to lay their eggs before the cold winter months.
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Quebec commission on youth screen time begins
The work of the Special Commission on the Impact of Screens and Social Networks on the Health and Development of Young People (CSESJ) began on Thursday.
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Quebec telecom giant Videotron adds destinations to Canada-International wireless plan
Videotron is adding more countries where its customers with a Canada-International plan can use their mobile phones without worrying about roaming charges.
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Oka school bans cell phones on school grounds -- even at lunch
Cell phones aren't allowed in classrooms in Quebec, but a high school in Oka is taking things a step further by banning their use anywhere on school grounds.
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Cities need permeable pavements for resiliency to flooding: experts
Researchers are developing more permeable pavements to allow water to flow through streets rather than run off the surface and end up in residential basements in an effort to make cities more resilient to flooding caused by climate change.
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Quebec launches group to study how AI can be used ethically in universities
The Quebec government will set up a 'provincial consultation forum' to address issues related to using artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, as new tools are raising concerns.
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Polytechnique Montreal students build solar car, win 2 U.S. races
A group of students from Polytechnique Montreal built a solar-powered car that won two competitions in the United States, beating out some stiff competition from major American universities.
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'My two daughters were sleeping': London Ont. family in shock after their home riddled with gunfire
A London father and son they’re shocked and confused after their home was riddled with bullets while young children were sleeping inside.
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Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds
A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
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Parole board reverses decision and will allow families of Paul Bernardo's victims to attend upcoming parole hearing in person
The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo will be allowed to attend the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) says.
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Baby dies after being reported missing in midtown Toronto: police
A four-month-old baby is dead after what Toronto police are calling a “suspicious incident” at a Toronto Community Housing building in the city’s midtown area on Wednesday afternoon.
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'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles
Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.
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New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children
A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases.
World
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Duct-taped banana sells for US$6.2M at art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for US$6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
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The FBI arrested a man who's been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.
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Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the top Democrat on the panel said.
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Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.
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Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO, the bedrock Western alliance that the president-elect has expressed skepticism about for years.
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Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body
Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.
Entertainment
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Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest
Lady Gaga is returning to the desert to mark her second appearance as the headliner for Southern California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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One Direction stars gather for funeral of ex-bandmate Liam Payne
Liam Payne's family, friends and former bandmates have come together to pay tribute to the British singer at his funeral in England on Wednesday, just over a month after the One Direction star died aged 31 in Argentina.
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Morgan Wallen and Post Malone headline a very collaborative Country Music Association Awards
Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's collaboration 'I Had Some Help' could make both men big winners at Wednesday’s night's Country Music Association Awards.
Health
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Texas doctor gets 190-year sentence for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries
A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid at a surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a coworker and causing cardiac emergencies for several patients.
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New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children
A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases.
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CFIA recalls raw pistachios sold in Ontario
Raw pistachios sold by Nutworks are being recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Politics
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Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
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Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate trade deal with Mexico
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate bilateral trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico, following a phone call with all the leaders on Wednesday.
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'It's not about me': Human rights activist Irwin Cotler on alleged Iranian assassination plot
Canadian human rights advocate and former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler — who was the target of an alleged foiled assassination plot by agents of Iran — says he isn’t concerned about the alleged threats, because he has confidence in his protective detail.
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A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament
Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
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U.S. gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden's signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House.
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Giraffes are up next on the endangered species list, US wildlife officials say
Giraffe populations are declining at such an alarming rate — from habitat loss, poaching, urbanization and climate change-fueled drought — that U.S. wildlife officials announced a proposal on Wednesday to help protect several of the species.
Business
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How to avoid getting scammed while online shopping this holiday season
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are quickly approaching, meaning many people will be looking to score a deal ahead of the holidays. There are some precautions to take before shopping online.
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B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is formally challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
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McCain, Cavendish Farms named in U.S. class-actions alleging 'potato cartel'
The heat has been turned up on two Canadian frozen-potato giants who have been named in separate price-fixing lawsuits south of the border.
Autos
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Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
Even though sales of electric vehicles aren't growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.
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Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds
A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
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Toyota Highlander tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2023: Equite Association
In Canada a car is stolen every six minutes, though some vehicles are more sought after than others.
Lifestyle
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B.C. man reunites with Nova Scotia stranger, 56 years after being saved from drowning
After driving near the water that winter day, Brian Lavery thought he saw a dog splashing in the waves – then realized it was way too cold for that.
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Are you a digital nomad? Share your journey of remote work and travel
CTVNews.ca wants to hear from digital nomads who have taken up location-independent jobs and can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
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Shake Shack cheeseburgers to be served in first class on Delta flights
Delta Air Lines’ newest dining option for first class passengers isn’t anything fancy. In fact, it’s the exact opposite, because it’s fast food.
Sports
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MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.
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Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
Since 2022, Dutch-born rider Rien Schuurhuis has become the first cyclist to compete for the tiny city-state of the Vatican at an elite level.
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Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around.