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Ontario's chief electoral officer seeks more tools to fight misinformation

Ontario's chief electoral officer seeks more tools to fight misinformation

TORONTO — The rise of artificial intelligence and its ability to rapidly spread misinformation and disinformation during election campaigns should be addressed by increasing transparency around political ads and allowing for the removal of misleading
Moreno, Albazi take different roads to UFC Fight Night main event in Edmonton

Moreno, Albazi take different roads to UFC Fight Night main event in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Brandon (The Assassin Baby) Moreno has pretty much done it all in the UFC. The 30-year-old Mexican has been cut by the promotion, won and lost the flyweight title and then won and lost the 125-pound championship again.
In the news today: Alberta premier braces for crucial party vote

In the news today: Alberta premier braces for crucial party vote

Here is a roundup of stories from The 91Ô­´´ Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

RED DEER, Alta. — Thousands of members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party gather Friday in Red Deer ahead of a crucial weekend vote on the job performance of their leader, Premier Danielle Smith.
Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

EDMONTON — Ride-share giant Uber has banned a customer from its app after one of its drivers posted a social media video showing him enduring a racist tirade.
Canada's Gushue falls 8-4 to Japan's Abe in Pan Continental curling championship semi

Canada's Gushue falls 8-4 to Japan's Abe in Pan Continental curling championship semi

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue fell 8-4 to Japan's Shinya Abe in the men's semifinals at the Pan Continental curling championship on Thursday night.
Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.
New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Chris Morris played each and every snap of his 14-year CFL career wearing Edmonton’s green and gold. He won three Grey Cups, and described the team as a family.

B.C. Métis group leaves Métis National Council assembly, mulls removal entirely

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the Métis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant
Veren's share price plunges as oil producer lowers output forecast

Veren's share price plunges as oil producer lowers output forecast

CALGARY — Oil producer Veren Inc. saw its share price plunge by more than 14 per cent on Thursday, on news that the company is lowering its production forecast for 2024 and grappling with "under-performance" from some of its wells.