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Feds to give $1.5 billion to help Canadians in hard-hit sectors train for new jobs

Feds to give $1.5 billion to help Canadians in hard-hit sectors train for new jobs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will send $1.5 billion in job-training support to the provinces and territories to help Canadians in industries hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feds to give $1.5 billion to help Canadians in hard-hit sectors train for new jobs

Feds to give $1.5 billion to help Canadians in hard-hit sectors train for new jobs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will send $1.5 billion in job-training support to the provinces and territories to help Canadians in industries hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. tourism marketing suspended amid travel restrictions

B.C. tourism marketing suspended amid travel restrictions

The marketing organization responsible for selling B.C. to the world is suspending all advertising and marketing until Nov. 23. Destination B.C. made the move after provincial health officer Dr.
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AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

TORONTO — One of the godfathers of artificial intelligence says the last year has created a "watershed" moment for the technology, but we have to be careful not to let our fears keep us from exploring it more.
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AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

TORONTO — One of the godfathers of artificial intelligence says the last year has created a "watershed" moment for the technology, but we have to be careful not to let our fears keep us from exploring it more.
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AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

TORONTO — One of the godfathers of artificial intelligence says the last year has created a "watershed" moment for the technology, but we have to be careful not to let our fears keep us from exploring it more.
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Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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COVID-19 testing down as positive case numbers soar in most provinces

COVID-19 testing down as positive case numbers soar in most provinces

OTTAWA — Two months after the City of Ottawa scrambled to expand its COVID-19 testing options to deal with a massive spike in demand, it is now set to cut back on hours at testing sites this weekend because far fewer people are showing up for swabs.
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