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Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.
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Seven people injured by a vehicle during a fight in Montreal

MONTREAL — Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that hit and injured seven people after a fight broke out at an event in Montreal early this morning. Police say the conflict began at around 3:25 a.m.
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Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

WASHINGTON — When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion she'd faced on social media, it sent a shock wave to parents around the world.
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Canadian international Liam Millar to miss rest of season with knee injury

Canadian international Liam Millar to miss rest of season with knee injury

HULL — Canadian international winger Liam Millar will miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The injury was suffered in Hull City's 1-1 draw Wednesday with visiting Burnley in England's second-tier Championship.
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Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said

Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as having near “human level robustness and accuracy.
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This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

The scariest things lurking around the corner on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts. According to doctors, it’s cars. Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially for kids .
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Frozen waffles from Whole Foods join Canadian recall list over listeria concerns

Frozen waffles from Whole Foods join Canadian recall list over listeria concerns

OTTAWA — Whole Foods Market is joining the growing list of brands whose frozen waffles have been recalled in Canada this week because of possible listeria contamination.
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Lawsuit alleges Ontario man died after given 10 times prescribed dose in hospital

Lawsuit alleges Ontario man died after given 10 times prescribed dose in hospital

Angela Salvatore had been away from her father's hospital bedside for just over an hour when she says she got a frantic call from a nurse, pleading with her to calm him down.
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Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump

HOUSTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with the superstar telling the Democratic nominee’s biggest crowd ever that it was “time to sing a new song” as Harris wa
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Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy

Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to “fringe” elements of Smith’s United Conservative Party.
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