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Humanity at risk: AI pioneer urges federal government to regulate faster

One of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence says governments need to move faster on regulations to protect against the dangers of the rapidly advancing technology, before it poses a larger threat to humanity.

Yoshua Bengio, founder and scientific director, Mila-Quebec AI Institute, discusses artificial intelligence, democracy and the future of civilization at the C2MTL conference on Wednesday May 24, 2023 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

BREAKING

BREAKING | Engaged couple shot dead outside home near Hamilton after landlord-tenant dispute, police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to Hamilton police.

Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the U.S. is coming after their haul

Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson's then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters could donate money to Goodwyn and other rioters whom the site called 'political prisoners.'

Wildfire near Barrington Lake, N.S., burning out of control

A sizeable wildfire is burning out of control in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia.
N.B. premier calls for calm amid review of policy on sexual orientation in schools

New Brunswick's premier is calling for calm as the province launches a contentious review of a policy on sexual orientation in schools.
Man shot and killed by police in Dartmouth, HRP refer shooting to SiRT

A man is dead after being shot by police in Dartmouth during an incident Saturday morning.

Toronto

BREAKING
BREAKING | Engaged couple shot dead outside home near Hamilton after landlord-tenant dispute, police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to Hamilton police.
Victim rushed to hospital following early morning stabbing in downtown Toronto

One person was rushed to hospital following an early morning stabbing in downtown Toronto.
Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas

Advocates are hoping the Ontario government will consider alternatives to the use of wild animals in off-leash dog areas for the purpose of tracking as officials push forward with a proposal to expand training areas in the province.

Montreal

Head-on collision in Eastern Townships: 2 women dead and 3 injured, including children

Two women were killed in a head-on collision in Farnham, Que., in the Eastern Townships. The accident occurred Saturday evening around 11:45 pm on Route 104.
WATCH: Baby falcons hatching atop Montreal tower

It's a joyous day for Eve, resident falcon at the Université de Montreal: her babies are hatching. The event is being live-streamed on Sunday from a nest box atop the 23rd floor of a tower on campus.
Quebec trucker subdues runaway injured horse on Highway 40

Quebecers are used to congestion headaches on Highway 40, but Saturday’s hold-up was nothing if not out of the ordinary: a horse broke free from its transport container and ran free in the fast lane. Marco Lelievre, a trucker, stopped his vehicle while driving through Repentigny, Que. after he saw the runaway horse.

Northern Ontario

Humanity at risk: AI pioneer urges federal government to regulate faster

One of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence says governments need to move faster on regulations to protect against the dangers of the rapidly advancing technology, before it poses a larger threat to humanity.
Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good

A community in Ontario’s cottage country is facing the permanent closure of its local hospital's Emergency Room.
Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged

Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people following reports of hitchhikers displaying aggressive behaviour along the Highway 17 East corridor in Kenora.

London

Free parking to now cost $200 per month as Webster St. apartment ‘renoviction’ saga continues

There is a new chapter in the “renoviction” saga at Webster Street apartments in London, Ont.
Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home

Mortgage delinquencies are expected to rise by more than one-third of current levels over the next year, according to some economists. If you anticipate being unable to make your payments and decide to sell your home, here's what an expert says you should consider.
Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.

Winnipeg

RCMP investigating possible drowning at Whiteshell Provincial Park

A Winnipeg boy may have drowned at Whiteshell Provincial Park, according to RCMP.
'Right tree, right place': The work Winnipeg is doing to restore its tree canopy

The City of Winnipeg’s annual push to restore its tree canopy is underway.
Five fire departments respond to Friday night scrapyard blaze

Firefighters in the RM of Springfield were busy Friday night, taking on a scrapyard fire involving molten metal into the early morning hours.

Kitchener

Three-vehicle crash in Wellington County leaves one dead

One person has died following a three vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Wellington County.
Man arrested for attempted murder, another seriously hurt in Kitchener shooting

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has arrested a man for attempted murder after a shooting in Kitchener left another man with serious injuries.
‘These issues are still here’: Advocates speak out following unhoused experience event in Victoria Park

A 24-hour camp out in Victoria Park, meant to highlight the homelessness crisis, has come to an end.

Calgary

Calgary Marathon causes road and parking lot closures, bus route detours

The marathon is on Sunday, resulting in a number of street and parking lot closures and bus route detours.
Crews bring grass fire under control in northwest Calgary

Calgary fire crews were busy late Saturday afternoon battling a grass fire in northwest Calgary.
Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier.

Saskatoon

'I don't think it's right': Sask. woman sentenced for aggravated assault on senior

A Prince Albert man said he can start moving on, now that the woman who attacked his 89-year-old father has been sentenced. He said because of the assault, he lost both his mother and father.
Saskatoon woman faces two charges of assault after double stabbing

Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old after two people were stabbed.
Why Saskatchewan has a publicly-funded Catholic school system

The Catholic school system in Saskatchewan has a long history and is ultimately protected by the province’s constitution. Something the courts have backed up.

Edmonton

Wildfire danger remains high in northern Alberta, but firefighters making progress

The number of wildfires burning in Alberta's protected forest areas has continued to drop.
'It was just adorable': Grade 1 students surprise departing firefighters with special goodbye gifts

An Edmonton Grade 1 class was at the Edmonton International Airport Saturday to give a crew of wildland firefighters handmade thank-you cards and wish them well on their way back to New Brunswick.
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.

Vancouver

‘A crime of passion’: Bizarre B.C. bakery break-in caught on camera

The owner of a cake shop in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood braced for the worst when she found her store had been broken into Friday morning. But what she found captured by a security camera was a break-in beyond her wildest imagination.
Brazen shooting prompts Mounties to host public outreach event

Ten days after shots rang out at a busy Coquitlam shopping complex in broad daylight, Coquitlam RCMP held a public outreach event to address public concerns.
Several multiple sclerosis drugs covered by Pharmacare in every province except B.C.

Deborah Stefanek's doctor recommended she take a new medication called Kisempta to treat her relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. She was shocked to learn every province in Canada covers Kisempta under their Pharmacare plans except B.C.

Regina

Thunderstorm brings heavy rain, hail, tornado warning to southern Sask.

Environment Canada issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for southern Saskatchewan, threatening hail, excessive rain and a potential tornado.
Construction worker killed in 'serious' accident at Regina International Airport

A construction worker is dead after a serious accident at Regina's International Airport.
Yorkton's Close Cuts 4 Cancer holds 26th annual head shave

Compared to years prior, Brayden Ottenbreit's Close Cuts 4 Cancer had a quiet year in 2023.