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'Doomsday' scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely, federal documents say

'Doomsday' scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely, federal documents say

In work done last year, federal experts found the likelihood of a 'doomsday' scenario where automation eliminates half of Canadian jobs to be 'overstated'
The best movies of 2019: A full guide to an incredible year

The best movies of 2019: A full guide to an incredible year

A look at the year's top films
Anti-itch cream recalled for labelling error regarding use on children (3 photos)

Anti-itch cream recalled for labelling error regarding use on children (3 photos)

Health Canada says the labelling error may pose serious health risks for children under two years of age
Assaults on transit drivers on the rise

Assaults on transit drivers on the rise

The most recent assault on a city transit driver has union officials calling for more measures to protect drivers, including a safety shield on all buses.
Weather, collisions affect traffic in the North

Weather, collisions affect traffic in the North

Expect delays if you're headed to Massey, Mattawa or White River
Dietitian recommends mindful eating over the holidays

Dietitian recommends mindful eating over the holidays

Christmastime is filled with cookies, chocolate, cakes and candy canes, making it difficult to not descend into dietary anarchy
Veterans daughter organizes walk in Netherlands for 75th anniversary of Dutch liberation

Veterans daughter organizes walk in Netherlands for 75th anniversary of Dutch liberation

In Our Fathers’ Footsteps asks descendants of Second World War veterans to register by December 31
Canada's GHG emissions forecast inching lower, says environment minister

Canada's GHG emissions forecast inching lower, says environment minister

By the end of the next decade, Canada's emissions are forecast to be 227 million tonnes below what was projected in 2015