Vancouver Police Face Public Hearing Over 2015 Death of Myles Gray
Seven Vancouver police officers face a public disciplinary hearing over the 2015 death of Myles Gray, who died after police responded to a mental health crisis call; a coroner's inquest ruled his death a homicide, and the new hearing aims for a more thorough investigation after previous probes faile...
Vancouver Police Face Public Hearing Over 2015 Death of Myles Gray
Seven Vancouver police officers face a public disciplinary hearing over the 2015 death of Myles Gray, who died after police responded to a mental health crisis call; a coroner's inquest ruled his death a homicide, and the new hearing aims for a more thorough investigation after previous probes faile...
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Federal Government Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Public Accounts
The Canadian federal government's increasingly late release of public accounts, exceeding 240 days for the 2023/24 fiscal year, raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential financial mismanagement, contrasting with private sector practices and those of other provinces.
Canada's Federal Government Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Public Accounts
The Canadian federal government's increasingly late release of public accounts, exceeding 240 days for the 2023/24 fiscal year, raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential financial mismanagement, contrasting with private sector practices and those of other provinces.
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56% Bias Score
Agnico Eagle Bids $204 Million for O3 Mining's Marban Gold Project
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is bidding $204 million for O3 Mining Inc., a 58% premium, to acquire its Marban Alliance gold project near Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec's Abitibi region, aiming to share infrastructure and labor, with permitting being the main hurdle.
Agnico Eagle Bids $204 Million for O3 Mining's Marban Gold Project
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is bidding $204 million for O3 Mining Inc., a 58% premium, to acquire its Marban Alliance gold project near Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec's Abitibi region, aiming to share infrastructure and labor, with permitting being the main hurdle.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
Canada Sets Moderate 2035 Emissions Reduction Target Amidst Political Headwinds
Canada announces a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, falling slightly below expert recommendations and facing political hurdles despite recent emission declines.
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32% Bias Score
Attempted Martial Law in South Korea: Minister's Suicide Attempt, Police Search President's Office
South Korea's former defense minister attempted suicide in detention following last week's controversial martial law declaration; police are searching President Yoon's office as the opposition party pushes for his impeachment, causing political paralysis and market instability.
Attempted Martial Law in South Korea: Minister's Suicide Attempt, Police Search President's Office
South Korea's former defense minister attempted suicide in detention following last week's controversial martial law declaration; police are searching President Yoon's office as the opposition party pushes for his impeachment, causing political paralysis and market instability.
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48% Bias Score
GM abandons robotaxi business, to focus on driver-assist systems
General Motors announced Tuesday it will end funding for its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit and focus on developing driver-assist systems for personal vehicles, citing the considerable time and resources needed to scale the robotaxi business and a increasingly competitive market.
GM abandons robotaxi business, to focus on driver-assist systems
General Motors announced Tuesday it will end funding for its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit and focus on developing driver-assist systems for personal vehicles, citing the considerable time and resources needed to scale the robotaxi business and a increasingly competitive market.
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48% Bias Score
Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
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48% Bias Score
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
Ontario Unveils Plan to Clear Homeless Encampments with Stricter Laws and Increased Funding
Ontario introduces legislation increasing penalties for trespassing and banning public drug use to clear homeless encampments, while investing $75.5 million in shelters and housing, aiming to resolve conflicts with court rulings that prevent evictions without adequate alternatives.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Sells Remaining Air Canada Stake at Profit
The Canadian government fully divested its 6% stake in Air Canada, selling 14 million shares over two days for an average of $25.02 per share, generating a profit on its initial $500 million investment made in April 2021 as part of a pandemic bailout package.
Canada Sells Remaining Air Canada Stake at Profit
The Canadian government fully divested its 6% stake in Air Canada, selling 14 million shares over two days for an average of $25.02 per share, generating a profit on its initial $500 million investment made in April 2021 as part of a pandemic bailout package.
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28% Bias Score
Hinton's Nobel Prize Underscores AI's Benefits and Risks
Geoffrey Hinton, the 2023 Nobel laureate in Physics, warned of AI's potential risks despite its productivity benefits, emphasizing the urgent need for safety research; his work, supported by Canadian institutions, highlights the importance of long-term investment in fundamental research.
Hinton's Nobel Prize Underscores AI's Benefits and Risks
Geoffrey Hinton, the 2023 Nobel laureate in Physics, warned of AI's potential risks despite its productivity benefits, emphasizing the urgent need for safety research; his work, supported by Canadian institutions, highlights the importance of long-term investment in fundamental research.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Blocks ACA Healthcare Access for "Dreamers" in 19 States
A federal judge blocked Affordable Care Act health insurance access for "Dreamers" in 19 states, halting a Biden administration policy allowing an estimated 147,000 immigrants to enroll. The ruling, issued Monday in response to a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general, will remain in effect until t...
Judge Blocks ACA Healthcare Access for "Dreamers" in 19 States
A federal judge blocked Affordable Care Act health insurance access for "Dreamers" in 19 states, halting a Biden administration policy allowing an estimated 147,000 immigrants to enroll. The ruling, issued Monday in response to a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general, will remain in effect until t...
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52% Bias Score
Hospital staff cut off Indigenous patient's braids, prompting review
In May 2024, staff at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital cut off and discarded the braids of 84-year-old Dexter Adams, an Indigenous patient, causing significant distress to his family; Alberta Health Services responded with additional cultural sensitivity training and an internal investigation, bu...
Hospital staff cut off Indigenous patient's braids, prompting review
In May 2024, staff at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital cut off and discarded the braids of 84-year-old Dexter Adams, an Indigenous patient, causing significant distress to his family; Alberta Health Services responded with additional cultural sensitivity training and an internal investigation, bu...
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44% Bias Score