Canadian who visited 16 U.S. locations had measles, Seattle health officials say

The election outcome in Terrebonne, where Liberal Tatiana Auguste initially won by 35 votes, shifted to a Bloc Québécois victory by 44 votes, and finally reverted to Auguste by a single vote after a judicial recount. However, issues with mail-in ballots sent by Elections Canada, including incorrect postal codes, may lead to a tie, prompting the Bloc to seek a judicial review to potentially rerun the election. This situation raises concerns about the electoral process's...

The Bloc Québécois plans to contest the recent election result in Terrebonne, where the Liberals won by a single vote, citing an irregularity involving a mail-in ballot that was not counted. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet stated that this oversight, which could have resulted in a tie, warrants a new election as it undermines trust in democratic processes. The party aims to seek a ruling from the Superior Court of Quebec, with implications for election integrity...

This week, Ontario announced plans to permanently remove tolls from Highway 407 East, projected to save commuters approximately $7,200 annually starting June 1, 2025. The highway, which spans 151.4 kilometers and connects various regions in the Greater Toronto Area, will be toll-free for the last stretch of its provincially owned segment, following previous toll removals on Highways 412 and 418. Premier Doug Ford acknowledged the potential for future acquisition of the toll-operated western section, emphasizing...

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault as a threat to national unity following Guilbeault's controversial comments on pipelines, which sparked backlash in Alberta. Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for appointing Guilbeault, who argued that Canada should focus on maximizing existing pipeline use rather than constructing new ones, erroneously stating the capacity of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith echoed concerns about Guilbeault's impact on the...

A group of tenants in a mid-rise apartment building on Montreal's South Shore are alleging that their new landlord is attempting to force them out of their homes. They claim that his actions reflect a business model that prioritizes profit over the well-being of low-income and vulnerable residents. The situation has raised concerns about the treatment of tenants and the pressures they face in securing stable housing. Full Article

As AI chatbots gain popularity, more users are replacing traditional search engines with them, but this has led to an increase in "hallucinations," or incorrect responses, as reported by the New York Times. A recent case in Canada highlighted this issue, where a lawyer's legal arguments included potentially fabricated information attributed to AI hallucinations. Despite the rising use of AI tools—particularly among Canadians—trust varies by application, with many recognizing that AI's reliance on inference from...