It might seem like a distant memory now, but it’s worth remembering that every major federal party ran in 2021 on a platform that included a consumer carbon tax. Nearly every single Liberal, NDP and Conservative MP who currently sits in the House of Commons — up to and including Pierre Poilievre, who now says Canada needs a “carbon tax election” …

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be banned in the United States on Sunday. The justices ruled that the law did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protection against government abridgment of free speech. The …

The FBI is issuing a warning that criminals are increasingly using generative AI technologies, particularly deepfakes, to exploit unsuspecting individuals. This alert serves as a reminder of the growing sophistication and accessibility of these technologies and the urgent need for vigilance in protecting ourselves from potential scams. Let’s explore what deepfakes are, how they’re being used by criminals and what steps you …

Three young women are photographed, mid-laughter, on a beach. It’s a sunny day in the early 1980s. Their arms are wrapped around one another. They’re snacking on potato chips, stretching out on a plaid picnic blanket after a dip in the English Channel. “Looking at the photograph, it really epitomizes who we are as sisters,” Pamela Cook tells CNN Travel today. “Us …

As baby boomers hit retirement age, Westlock County is taking proactive measures to ensure a steady and skilled workforce by tapping into local talent. County Chief Administrative Officer Tony Kulbisky said the county wants to encourage area youth to pursue careers with the municipality. “We’re trying to make it so that before we start looking outside our region for workers, we …

Training Course 31 March – 5 April 2025 | Athens, Greece The aim of the Training Course is to explore intersectionality and create more inclusive and accessible spaces for ourselves and others. Objectives: to increase our awareness and knowledge of the concept of intersectionality to reflect on our personal backgrounds and identities to have a better understanding of what we …

Mental health video game designed by Nunavut youth nearing completion A handful of Inuit youth from Nunavut hope a video game they’re helping develop will assist other young people with their mental health. “I’ve never built something like this with anyone else,” said Brooke Qatsiya of Kinngait. “I just hope the youth will enjoy it.” Virtual Qaggiq has been in …