TransAlta signs Alberta data centre deal with CPP Investments and Brookfield
Lauren Krugel / nationalobserver - TransAlta said Friday that the memorandum of understanding with the two investment firms sets out a framework for the development of a data centre at its Keephills power plant, which was retooled to run on natural gas instead of coal in 2021.
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SAAQclic management lied to the Quebec government for years, commission concludes
Philip Authier, Montreal Gazette / montrealgazette - The report is careful about blaming anyone in particular for the bungled operation. Premier François Legault emerges unscathed.
- Analysis: Anatomy of the SAAQclic fiasco and managerial failures (1)
- Government weighs legal action, oversight after Gallant report (2)
- Inquiry: SAAQ managers lied, concealed massive cost overruns (6)
- SAAQ apologizes, vows overhaul; public dismayed and demands accountability (5)
Analysis: Anatomy of the SAAQclic fiasco and managerial failures
Government weighs legal action, oversight after Gallant report
Inquiry: SAAQ managers lied, concealed massive cost overruns
SAAQ apologizes, vows overhaul; public dismayed and demands accountability
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Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
sootoday - OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries.
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X outages reported by tens of thousands of users worldwide: Downdetector
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - X, formerly Twitter, was down for tens of thousands of users worldwide on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
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New Ontario online courts portal brings delays and ‘snafus,’ Toronto lawyers say
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario’s court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say, months after the platform’s initial rollout. The Ontario Courts …
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Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague
News Staff / citynews - OTTAWA — At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders watched as U.S. Vice President JD Vance took the stage to rail against AI regulation. Vance’s speech — delivered with his face projected on a la…
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Federal government funds four quantum computer developers, aiming to keep them in Canada
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Microsoft pledges $7.5B in AI investment in Canada for next 2 years
Uday Rana / globalnews - The $7.5 billion will be invested over the next two years, bringing Microsoft’s total AI investment in Canada between 2023 and 2027 to $19 billion.
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Rogers offers first satellite mobile service in Canada
Chris Knight / nationalpost - System provides blanket coverage as far north as the 58th parallel, eliminating 'dead zones' for users
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OPP launch investigation into company that accessed controversial training fund
Isaac Callan / globalnews - The Ford government has forwarded a forensic audit of Keel Digital Solutions to police after a probe of payments alleged "irregularities." The OPP is investigating.
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Alberta man wanted for threatening, harassing women on dating apps: Edmonton police
Karen Bartko / globalnews - A man who has previously been accused of harassing, threatening behaviour towards women he matched with on dating apps in Calgary is now wanted in Edmonton for the same behaviour.
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Ottawa launches public registry listing more than 400 federal AI projects
Catherine Morrison / nationalobserver - The federal government has launched a public registry to keep Canadians in the loop on its growing use of artificial intelligence. The registry lists more than 400 areas where AI is currently being explored, developed, implemented or deployed within the g…
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Canadians are set to get a nationwide emergency test alert within hours
Uday Rana / globalnews - The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with the alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does not require action from the public.
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X and other internet services down after Cloudflare outage
National Post Staff / nationalpost - Thousands of X users were affected as the site, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, would not load, Reuters reported
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Quantum firm Xanadu to go public in SPAC deal valuing it at US$3.6B
Murad Hemmadi / thelogic - The post Quantum firm Xanadu to go public in SPAC deal valuing it at US$3.6B appeared first on The Logic.
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Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs to focus on AI
Denette Wilford / torontosun - Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate jobs, marking a 4% reduction of ifs corporate workforce, as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence. The company’s announcement comes after reports began circulating Monday about massive job cuts. WHO IS IM…
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Calgary municipal election: Results from races for mayor and councillor
Ricky Leong / calgaryherald - Polling stations closed at 8 p.m. Monday, with some vote counts to be finalized no sooner than Tuesday
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B.C. government fast-tracks North Coast Transmission Line
Amy Judd / globalnews - The line would double the amount of electricity flowing from Prince George to Terrace, allowing for the expansion of LNG and other resource projects.
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Canadian snowbirds face fingerprinting at U.S. border. Here’s why and how much it’ll cost
Chris Knight / nationalpost - The Alien Registration Form requires most non-citizens who are in the U.S. for 30 days or longer to provide a photograph and fingerprints
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Montreal light-rail network set to open 14 new stations on Nov. 17
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Montreal's light-rail system has an opening date for its northwest expansion, with the Deux-Montagnes line set to open on Nov. 17.
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