WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war. “Canada has to prepare for a world where it can’t rely on the United States for stability in...
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From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost
At the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, a quote from former President Ronald Reagan is engraved on one wall. “Let the 5,000-mile border between Canada and the United States stand as a symbol for the future,” Reagan said upon signing a 1988 free trade pact with America’s northern neighbor. “Let it forever be not a point...
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‘Problematic code change’ responsible for Microsoft services outage on Saturday
Microsoft says a “problematic code change” was responsible for thousands of Microsoft 365 customers having issues with services like Outlook on Saturday. In a series of posts on the social platform X, the company said affected users were unable to access one or more Microsoft 365 services. Data from Downdetector, which tracks outages, showed thousands...
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Private lunar lander ‘Blue Ghost’ aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, aiming...
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Canada, other countries struggling to come up with new rules for AI and copyright
OTTAWA — The battle between AI companies and copyright holders notched an early win for publishers in the U.S. in mid-February when a court ruled that a legal research firm didn’t have the right to use a rival’s content. But even as the number of legal cases grows, a definite answer to the question of...
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4 Types of Loans to Pay Off Debt
Debt can be a scary thing. It can hang over your head like a dark cloud, making you feel anxious and overwhelmed. If you’re struggling with high interest rates and multiple monthly payments, consolidating your debt could help you get back on track financially. Different types of loans are available that can help with debt...
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Future-Proof Your Career: Five Skills to Boost Your Resume
Flexible work environments, evolving technologies, and a more connected world have changed the job market significantly in recent years. New opportunities have opened up in budding industries, but we’ve also seen increased layoffs. If you’re wondering what to do when you lose your job or if you’re looking to make your next career move, one...
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Results For America awards The City of Calgary with The Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold Certification for Exceptional Use of Data
Calgary, AB – (February 26, 2025) – The City of Calgary is proud to announce that Results for America has awarded it the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Gold Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate programs, and engage residents. The City of Calgary is the only Canadian...
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City of Calgary and Rocky View County approve Prairie Economic Gateway Agreement, driving $7 billion in regional growth
Back Row (L to R): Oyin Shyllon, City of Calgary, Amy Zaluski, Rocky View County, Karen Holz, City of Calgary, Reegan McCullough, Rocky View County, Stuart Dalgleish, City of Calgary, Wendy Fan, City of Calgary Front Row (L to...
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Council approves $15 million for the Capital Conservation Grant to support Community Associations and Social Recreation Organizations
Calgary City Council has approved one-time capital funding of $15 million to enhance support for Community Associations and Social Recreation Organizations (community partners) through the Capital Conservation Grant (CCG) program. The funding allows the CCG program to temporarily resume its continuous intake process for 2025 and delay the implementation of a grant rounds structure to...