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- US PoliticsYahoo News
Biden signs bill package that includes a potential TikTok ban. Here's what to know.
After the Senate passed the legislation Tuesday night, President Biden confirmed in a press briefing on Wednesday that he had signed a bill that includes a potential TikTok ban.
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OPS will mull greater transparency around suspensions, chief says
As police suspensions in Ontario come under increasing scrutiny, Ottawa's police chief says he's open to considering options for keeping the public better informed about them.A recent deep dive by CBC revealed officers from 44 separate forces who were paid to stay home after being accused of crimes or misconduct have cost taxpayers in the province about $134 million since 2013. In eastern Ontario, the suspensions cost about $24 million.On Monday, CBC asked Chief Eric Stubbs whether he'd consider
3 min read - NewsThe Canadian Press
First Nations say they must not be left out of UN plastic treaty talks
OTTAWA — First Nations have one message for delegates gathered in Ottawa this week to negotiate a global plastic waste agreement: don't leave us out. Aamjiwnaang First Nation councillor Janelle Nahmabin lives in an area nicknamed "Chemical Valley." The First Nation, near Sarnia, Ont., neighbours a chemical plant that researchers say is emitting high levels of cancer-causing benzene. Nahmabin says its leadership wants to work collaboratively with governments to create a healthier future for all.
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VideoThe Mexican communities fighting for water
As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action on the water-intensive avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico City. (AP video by Armando Solis)
- HealthCBC
Ontario expanding use of AI to transcribe family doctor visits
Ontario says it is expanding a pilot program that will see family doctors use artificial intelligence technology to transcribe and summarize patient visits.Some 150 primary care clinics will participate in the project, which is being administered and evaluated by OntarioMD, a subsidiary of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) focused on technological innovation.The pilot program is part of the province's ongoing bid to reduce time family doctors spend doing paperwork and other office administra
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VideoTrudeau declines to comment on U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wouldn’t comment as the U.S. closed in on a bill that could ban TikTok, but said he continues to “look closely” at measures to ensure the “safety, security, privacy and data protection” of Canadians.
- SportsThe Weather Network
From frost to feels like 30 — things are heating up quickly in Ontario
After days with a frost and freeze threat, temperatures will be heating up in southern Ontario this weekend. An active storm track will drag both warmth and moisture into the region, introducing a summer-like humidex
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