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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.”

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Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government said Tuesday that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge with the United States.

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Nine Canadian premiers agree to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales from out-of-province

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canadian premiers say they have removed a major barrier to interprovincial sales of alcohol.

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Trump's new tariffs target about 5 per cent of Canada's exports to U.S.: economists

OTTAWA — Economists weighing in on U.S.

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Vast majority of Canadians feel their vehicles are vulnerable to theft: Survey

OTTAWA — Even though vehicle thefts have been trending down across much of the country, the overwhelming majority of Canadians still feel their vehicle's anti-theft technology isn't as robust as it should be.

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Sobeys parent company Empire to stop using, enforcing some property control measures

STELLARTON — Sobeys' parent company said it will stop using a measure that can limit competing businesses from operating at specific locations.

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Canada poised to join next-gen jet fighter program as an observer

OTTAWA — While the federal government has yet to sort out what it's doing with its order for a full fleet of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, it's already looking to the next big thing.

July 21, 2026 4:00 am EST EST

Babcock's in-service contract for Victoria subs extended 6 years

The federal government has awarded Babcock Canada a six-year extension on its servicing contract for the Royal Canadian Navy's Victoria-class submarines. The contract is valued at $1.1 billion and includes...

July 20, 2026 8:00 am EST EST

Canadian social platforms put patriotism first in fight against U.S. tech powerhouses

When U.S. President Donald Trump began his second term and mused publicly about making Canada the 51st state, it inadvertently became a call to action for Jessica Glowacki and Ben Waldman. Amid the...

July 20, 2026 4:00 am EST EST

Economists see encouraging signs in June inflation report beyond gas price break

OTTAWA — Lower gas prices were the major force pulling the headline inflation rate down in June but economists weighing on the latest price data Monday found even more encouraging signs under the hood of Statistics Canada's report.

July 20, 2026 12:46 pm EST EST