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Supporting Barrhead's 2SLGTBQ+ community

Supporting Barrhead's 2SLGTBQ+ community

Caitlin Clarke and a group of community supporters paint the community's second-ever Pride crosswalk
Vancouver Island scuba divers spot sixgill shark in rare shallow-water sighting

Vancouver Island scuba divers spot sixgill shark in rare shallow-water sighting

NANAIMO, B.C. — Connor McTavish and three companions had just planned to explore the site of a shipwreck in Alberni Inlet on Vancouver Island last month when he spotted something in the corner of his eye — a two-metre-long sixgill shark.
Prince Harry to tabloid newspaper's lawyer: 'Nobody wants to be phone hacked'

Prince Harry to tabloid newspaper's lawyer: 'Nobody wants to be phone hacked'

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry entered a London courtroom in a high-stakes bid to prove the publisher of the Daily Mirror tabloid had unlawfully snooped on his life. He left the witness box Wednesday looking fatigued and with the outcome uncertain.
OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

OpenAI CEO suggests international agency like UN's nuclear watchdog could oversee AI

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Artificial intelligence poses an “existential risk” to humanity, a key innovator warned during a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, suggesting an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency oversee the ground-breaking technology.
Plans call for Library of Things to expand

Plans call for Library of Things to expand

The Olds Municipal Library plans to expand its Library of Things with help from donors
Citytv exec says Toronto edition of 'Law & Order' will be 'ripped from the headlines'

Citytv exec says Toronto edition of 'Law & Order' will be 'ripped from the headlines'

TORONTO — Real-life Canadian crimes will fuel a Toronto edition of a “Law & Order” show bound for Citytv, parent company Rogers Sports and Media said as it revealed a TV slate heavy on franchises and proven reality fare.
Apple unveils a $3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality

Apple unveils a $3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study

Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study

NEW YORK (AP) — An ancient human cousin may have buried its dead and carved symbols into cave walls, surprising findings for a creature with a small brain.
A “miracle in Busby” gives Beaumont man second chance at life

A “miracle in Busby” gives Beaumont man second chance at life

Busby Jamboree and fire department honours St. Albert teen for her life-saving actions
Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

Banff Centre celebrating Indigenous culture, heritage all month long

“To allow for more community engagement, we’ve programmed the whole month to help celebrate Indigenous storytellers, musicians, artisans, and also our cultural workers and dancers,” said Janine Windolph, director of Indigenous arts at the Banff Centre.
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