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Pioneers in artificial intelligence win the Nobel Prize in physics

Pioneers in artificial intelligence win the Nobel Prize in physics

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two pioneers of artificial intelligence — John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton — won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for helping create the building blocks of machine learning that is revolutionizing the way we work and live but also
More emissions accountability needed in Toronto's financial sector: report

More emissions accountability needed in Toronto's financial sector: report

TORONTO — The Toronto financial sector's emissions impact is much more than what is self-declared, says a new report that urges the city to push for more climate action from the industry.
Inflation, interest rates eroded 91Ô­´´s' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

Inflation, interest rates eroded 91Ô­´´s' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — Inflation and higher interest rates have eroded 91Ô­´´s' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households, a new report from the parliamentary budget officer has found.
Manitoba government to put up $10 million for new housing investment trust

Manitoba government to put up $10 million for new housing investment trust

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $10 million for a new fund aimed at getting more affordable housing units on the market.
Statistics Canada reports $1.1B merchandise trade deficit for August

Statistics Canada reports $1.1B merchandise trade deficit for August

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.1 billion in August as lower oil prices weighed on exports. The agency said Tuesday the result compared with a revised deficit of $287 million in July.
Can't afford to go out? Don't let your budget break up your friendships

Can't afford to go out? Don't let your budget break up your friendships

Hayley Reid-Ginis knew her life was in for a shakeup when she decided to go back to college last September.
Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

As online shoppers hunt for bargains offered by Amazon during its annual fall sale this week, cybersecurity researchers are warning 91Ô­´´s to beware of an influx of scammers posing as the tech giant.
Tight deadlines on software projects can put safety at risk: survey

Tight deadlines on software projects can put safety at risk: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says a majority of software engineers and developers feel tight project deadlines can put safety at risk.
91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

WASHINGTON — A new report from the 91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could damage economies on both sides of the border.
China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU okays duties on Chinese EVs

China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU okays duties on Chinese EVs

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.