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Ex-wife in online harassment case tells jury emails left her scared

VANCOUVER — A woman who says a series of harassing emails from her ex-husband left her constantly looking over her shoulder, wept as she relayed the torment to a B.C. Supreme Court jury on Tuesday.

Montreal startup Element AI scores US$102 million in financing to expand

TORONTO — A Montreal startup said Thursday it is getting US$102 million from Microsoft, Intel and several other investors to fund the company's goal of becoming a leader in artificial intelligence, an industry seen as becoming an increasingly importa
Alimentation Couche-Tard keen on selling cannabis in convenience stores

Alimentation Couche-Tard keen on selling cannabis in convenience stores

MONTREAL — If Quebec's biggest chain of convenience stores has its way, customers will eventually be able to buy cannabis along with their chips, beer and cigarettes.
Short construction season: Omnitrax says rail to Churchill out until spring

Short construction season: Omnitrax says rail to Churchill out until spring

CHURCHILL, Man. — The company that owns the broken Hudson Bay Railway line to Churchill in northern Manitoba says the track is badly damaged and will be closed until next spring.
Growing frenzy outside court as Cosby deliberations wear on

Growing frenzy outside court as Cosby deliberations wear on

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — For all the ways the judge in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial has streamlined the case inside the courtroom, the frenzy outside grows larger and wilder each day of jury deliberations.
Black burnout across Whitehorse rainbow crosswalk leaves officials fuming

Black burnout across Whitehorse rainbow crosswalk leaves officials fuming

WHITEHORSE — RCMP in Whitehorse have opened an investigation into an act of vandalism on a newly painted rainbow crosswalk installed by the city in support of the LGBTQ community.

Montreal startup Element AI nabs US$102 million in investments for expansion

TORONTO — A Montreal startup is getting a total of US$102 million from Microsoft, Intel and several other investors that will fund the eight-month-old company's drive to become a leader in artificial intelligence.
Six stories in the news for today, June 14

Six stories in the news for today, June 14

Six stories in the news for Wednesday, June 14 ——— FIVE EYES TO MEET IN OTTAWA The ability of terrorists to shield their communications from authorities will be a focus for the Five Eyes intelligence alliance at a meeting in Ottawa later this month.

White House: Trump will not fire special investigator... but he could

WASHINGTON — The White House has moved to put a lid on speculation that President Donald Trump might fire the special counsel investigating the Russia affair, while leaving just enough of a crack to keep the idea bubbling.
Blue Jays fail to reach .500 again, beaten by Tampa Rays as Estrada struggles

Blue Jays fail to reach .500 again, beaten by Tampa Rays as Estrada struggles

TORONTO — The Blue Jays' bid to get to .500 this season took another hit Tuesday night. Tampa Bay rookie Jake Faria handcuffed Toronto over 6 1/3 innings and the Rays tormented Jays starter Marco Estrada en route to an 8-1 victory.
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