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Article content The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of “acting recklessly” by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a.m. Monday and refusing to return to bargaining with federal mediators. Frank Morena, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514, said […]
Despite the rapid pace of AI advancements, leaders still haven’t figured out how to control a foundational issue: bias in the algorithms. Artificial intelligence can’t purposely “discriminate” the same way a human might, but it will readily spit our own societal biases back at us to detrimental effect. Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional […]
here’s no question DC remains inextricably tied to the federal government — in tech, real estate and research — but that isn’t always a good thing, local leaders say. Despite the ways to take advantage of the interconnectivity, at times it can hold the city back, as leaders discussed at a recent event hosted by […]
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has a saying she chants with her supporters during campaign events: “When Lisa goes to Washington, we all go to Washington.” The refrain captures the small-town ethos of her home state of Delaware, where the idea of “everyone knows everyone” may well translate to being on a first-name basis with members […]
Article content A countrywide plan to combat auto theft has led to a 19 per cent decline, says the latest update from the federal government. “According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, national auto theft trends for 2024 have shown a 19 per cent decline in auto theft in the first half of the year […]
Federal leaders should be vying to fix the nation’s housing crisis with the offer of “real money” as voters prepare to go to the polls, according to the treasurer of Australia’s most populous state. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey called for a “race to the top” for commonwealth funding for infrastructure that would enable the construction […]
Selecting the right Navy FCU credit card is a process that hinges on understanding your spending habits and matching them with the right card features. Start by evaluating how you typically use your credit card. Are you a frequent traveler, a regular spender on daily necessities or someone looking to build or repair credit? NFCU […]
The Trudeau government will announce plans for a high-speed train linking Quebec City and Toronto in the coming weeks, Radio-Canada has learned. Proponents of the project hope the train will take passengers from Montreal to Toronto in three hours. By car, it takes about five-and-a-half hours to travel between the two cities. Sources told Radio-Canada […]
Article content House cats are “an ecological peril” because they roam Canadian cities to hunt birds, say federal bureaucrats. Article content “How can we reduce bird deaths due to cats?” says a report from Canada’s Environmental Department, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The report, “Green Cities: Benefits For All,” described cats as “predators on the prowl,” […]
Private sector lender Federal Bank on Monday posted an 11 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,057 crore in the September quarter. The lender had earned a net profit of Rs 954 crore in the year-ago period. The total income increased to Rs 7,541 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 6,186 […]