Canada

Experts eye Alberta referendum as case study on impacts of artificial intelligence

EDMONTON — On any given day, says Aengus Bridgman, if you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes.

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Byline or bot? AI-generated 'journalists' start to appear in Canada

OTTAWA — Quebec correspondent "Geneviève Tremblay" — who has been reporting on multiple news stories a day lately — seemed to be experiencing a glitch.

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PWHL establishes Eastern and Western conferences, expands to eight-team playoffs

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is establishing Eastern and Western conferences this season and increasing the number of playoff teams from four to eight. The 12-team league - which will have...

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Backstreet's back: Rogers brings the iconic boy band to Canada for 2027 residency

Oh my God, they're back again! We're not playing games with your heart - iconic 90s boy band Backstreet Boys are returning to where it all began for them with a four-date residency planned for early 2027. Rogers...

October 2, 2026 5:07 am MST MST

Why are Gen Z going analogue?

In today's The Big Story podcast, digital cameras, wired headphones, Discmans galore.  If you're noticing more and more technological regression in your everyday life, you're not alone. People seem...

October 2, 2026 3:06 am MST MST

Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today

OTTAWA — The actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is set to be honoured at Rideau Hall this morning.

October 2, 2026 2:00 am MST MST

AI agent attempted to hack Library and Archives Canada, says U.S. research group

OTTAWA — The website for Library and Archives Canada was one of the targets of a failed hacking attempt by an artificial intelligence agent, says a San Francisco-based lab that monitors AI activity.

October 1, 2026 7:18 am MST MST

Canada's role in space exploration

In today's The Big Story podcast, another Canadian is heading to space! Alberta-native Joshua Kutryk will be on his way this week for a six-month visit to the International Space Station, alongside three...

October 1, 2026 4:32 am MST MST

Alberta-born astronaut takes off for six-month mission to International Space Station

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is on his way to space.

October 1, 2026 9:49 am MST MST

Five provinces increase minimum wage; Alberta remains lowest at $15 an hour

The minimum wage is going up in five provinces.

October 1, 2026 2:00 am MST MST