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Facebook launches artificial intelligence research lab in Montreal

Facebook launches artificial intelligence research lab in Montreal

MONTREAL — Facebook has become the latest technology company to dig into Montreal's burgeoning artificial intelligence sector, announcing the opening of a research lab in the city Friday.

Health Canada announces ban on oils used for making artificial trans fats

OTTAWA — Health Canada is taking the final steps toward a ban on the main source of artificial trans fats in Canadian diets.
Omar Khadr visits with sister remain restricted, but can use internet freely

Omar Khadr visits with sister remain restricted, but can use internet freely

EDMONTON — Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr has been denied unsupervised visits with his controversial older sister who has expressed support for al-Qaida.
A look at some highlights of this year's Toronto International Film Festival

A look at some highlights of this year's Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — From Angelina appearing with the kids to Clooney talking twins to Glenn having a gas, this year's Toronto International Film Festival delivered some memorable moments both inside and outside the cinema.
Toronto Wolfpack coach willing to give his players a second chance

Toronto Wolfpack coach willing to give his players a second chance

Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley prides himself on being a good judge of character. Director of rugby Brian Noble, who has seen rugby league from every viewpoint, also knows what to look for in a player — and man.

York regional police officer charged with assault after SIU probe of arrest

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A York regional police officer has been charged following an investigation into an incident in which a man was allegedly seriously injured during an arrest.

Former Toronto pastor convicted in pregnant wife's death to get new trial

TORONTO — A former pastor convicted of manslaughter in the drowning death of his pregnant wife at their Toronto home has been granted a new trial.

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to revisit Air Canada retirement age issue

TORONTO — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will be revisiting the issue of whether Air Canada was wrong to force some pilots to retire at age 60.

Another overdose prevention site opens on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — Another overdose prevention site has opened in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in an effort to relieve pressure on two nearby sites that have had 120,000 visits since last December.
Lessons learned: Nazem Kadri embracing veteran role with Maple Leafs

Lessons learned: Nazem Kadri embracing veteran role with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — In March 2015, Nazem Kadri had his most humiliating experience as a Toronto Maple Leaf. After showing up late to a team meeting on a Sunday morning, interim coach Peter Horachek suspended Kadri for three games.
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