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The science behind B.C. Ferries weather cancellations - A high-tech nerve centre, a 28-year navy veteran and a mathematical matrix determine whether ferries can sail

https://kopitalk.net/c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca/p/460254/the-science-behind-b-c-ferries-weather-cancellations-a-high-tech-nerve-centre-a-28-year

Published: May 13, 2026 18:47

The process behind cancelling sailings due to weather is a high-stakes calculation that involves a high-tech nerve centre, a 28-year navy veteran and a strict mathematical matrix designed to survive the volatile waters of the Salish Sea. It all happens in…

AI transcriber for use by Ontario doctors 'hallucinated,' generated errors, auditor finds

https://kopitalk.net/c/ontario@lemmy.ca/p/459162/ai-transcriber-for-use-by-ontario-doctors-hallucinated-generated-errors-auditor-finds

Published: May 13, 2026 11:08

During a provincial procurement process for AI medical systems that transcribe conversations between doctors and patients, government evaluators found serious errors in transcripts generated by 20 programs, she said. […] The evaluators ran a pair of test…

Canadian Armed Forces to put away the big guns, end avalanche management in Rogers Pass - Operation Palaci is the longest running Forces operation in Canadian history, according to the DND

https://kopitalk.net/c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca/p/458054/canadian-armed-forces-to-put-away-the-big-guns-end-avalanche-management-in-rogers-pass-o

Published: May 12, 2026 23:22

In a statement, Blouin said the change is due to evolving defence modernization priorities and military priorities. He said this shift includes the divestment of the legacy artillery systems that are used to manage Rogers Pass.

Protestors sue Calgary police, U of C and city over 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment removal

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/457843/protestors-sue-calgary-police-u-of-c-and-city-over-2024-pro-palestinian-encampment-remov

Published: May 12, 2026 21:20

Protestors had set up an encampment near MacEwan Hall with the goal of pressuring the U of C to disclose and divest its financial ties with Israel. Within 24 hours, the U of C issued trespass notices to the protestors and police removed the encampment…

[Opinion] Canada’s new TikTok compromise fails to resolve questions of ownership and national security

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/457281/opinion-canadas-new-tiktok-compromise-fails-to-resolve-questions-of-ownership-and-nation

Published: May 12, 2026 17:52

Opinion piece by Philip Mai, Co-director and Senior Researcher, Social Media Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University; and Anatoliy Gruzd, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Privacy-Preserving Digital Technologies, Toronto Metropolitan University. … The…

Canada to invest $2 million in economic hub backed by Philippines, US and Japan

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/457201/canada-to-invest-2-million-in-economic-hub-backed-by-philippines-us-and-japan

Published: May 12, 2026 17:29

Canada is investing $2 million in an economic hub in the ​Philippines backed by the United States ‌and Japan, its trade minister said on Tuesday. Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu said in ​an interview during his visit to ​Manila that the investment…

Canada's China Deal Promised Affordable EVs, But $100,000 SUVs Are First Off The Boat

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/456518/canada-s-china-deal-promised-affordable-evs-but-100000-suvs-are-first-off-the-boat

Published: May 12, 2026 14:30

Archived link … Lotus hasn’t revealed the exact mix of Eletre specs currently heading across the Pacific, but the brand’s Canada retail site currently only lists three trims based around the same 603 hp (611 PS / 450 kW) powertrain and priced between…

Bell: Done! Danielle Smith expected to ink MOU pipeline deal with Carney by Friday

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/456291/bell-done-danielle-smith-expected-to-ink-mou-pipeline-deal-with-carney-by-friday

Published: May 12, 2026 11:46

She thinks the relationship with Ottawa can get back on track after a 10-year trainwreck when the only light at the end of the tunnel was a train headed straight for a collision with Alberta. Smith says Carney told her he wants a “win-win” with Alberta and…

Vancouver breaks temperature record last set in 1898 amid hot weather across B.C.

https://kopitalk.net/c/britishcolumbia@lemmy.ca/p/455427/vancouver-breaks-temperature-record-last-set-in-1898-amid-hot-weather-across-b-c

Published: May 11, 2026 22:33

Warm weather across British Columbia has driven electricity demand to the highest level ever seen in May. B.C. Hydro said residents using fans and air conditioners pushed demand to about 7,600 megawatts. The record demand comes as temperature records…

Shen Yun shows rebooked for June in Toronto at the Four Seasons Centre, with stepped-up safety and security measures

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/454935/shen-yun-shows-rebooked-for-june-in-toronto-at-the-four-seasons-centre-with-stepped-up-s

Published: May 11, 2026 18:28

The Toronto run of a classical Chinese dance and music show that was recently pulled amid security concerns is back on. Four performances of Shen Yun will be held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts between June 26 and June 28. … The venue…

Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/454145/despite-strained-ties-u-s-senator-says-canada-should-be-cautious-of-making-deals-with-ch

Published: May 11, 2026 12:34

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China’s government. “I understand…

WestJet accused of tricky manoeuvre to deny dozens of passengers compensation after flight cancellations

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/453857/westjet-accused-of-tricky-manoeuvre-to-deny-dozens-of-passengers-compensation-after-flig

Published: May 11, 2026 10:12

According to flight data, WestJet replaced the aircraft scheduled for Vanderwilk’s route with a different plane — one that had already been grounded for two days. Then, in the same minute, the flight was cancelled. After a previous Go Public report into…

They came to Canada for steady work. They didn't realize they were victims of labour trafficking

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/453087/they-came-to-canada-for-steady-work-they-didn-t-realize-they-were-victims-of-labour-traf

Published: May 11, 2026 01:11

Alberto was recruited in Mexico by a Canadian window cleaning company and promised a steady job in Canada, with his flight and work permit costs covered. But shortly after he arrived in Toronto, more than $11,000 was illegally deducted from his pay,…

It's time to learn to live alongside grizzlies on Vancouver Island, expert says

https://kopitalk.net/c/oceanside_bc@lemmy.ca/p/452954/it-s-time-to-learn-to-live-alongside-grizzlies-on-vancouver-island-expert-says

Published: May 10, 2026 23:25

cross-posted from: /c/VancouverIsland Historically, the Island has not been considered a year-round habitat for grizzlies, although some bears will occasionally swim over from the mainland in the summer, says Nick Scapillati, executive director with the…

Help wanted: Workforce planning key for northern infrastructure, military projects

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/452204/help-wanted-workforce-planning-key-for-northern-infrastructure-military-projects

Published: May 10, 2026 16:54

Canada’s north has an outsized presence on the list of infrastructure proposals referred to the federal major projects office so far, all while Ottawa looks to spend big on bolstering the country’s military presence in the Arctic. The scale of the work…

Baltic, Nordic officials urge Canadians to learn from the Russian threats they face

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/452070/baltic-nordic-officials-urge-canadians-to-learn-from-the-russian-threats-they-face

Published: May 10, 2026 15:39

Archived link European officials are warning that Russia’s meddling in the Baltic Sea is likely a preview of tactics Moscow could someday deploy in Canada’s High North. A recent panel discussion in Ottawa hosted by the Polish embassy touched on how…

Giving birth in a hotel room? For some Indigenous women, gaps in care mean few options

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/451319/giving-birth-in-a-hotel-room-for-some-indigenous-women-gaps-in-care-mean-few-options

Published: May 10, 2026 08:25

Christine Tootoo had to spend weeks in a hotel, far from home, while she awaited the arrival of her second baby. Tootoo lives in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, and since there isn’t a birthing centre close by, she had to fly to Winnipeg ahead of her due date…

5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, its unclear whether Canada will

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/451290/5-years-after-promising-to-restrict-vaping-flavours-its-unclear-whether-canada-will

Published: May 10, 2026 08:05

Five years after the federal government announced it would restrict vaping flavours nationwide, Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice that a ban could help curb the country’s staggering…

Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia, FM Anand says

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada@lemmy.ca/p/450010/canada-doubling-down-on-work-to-reunite-ukrainian-children-stolen-by-russia-fm-anand-say

Published: May 9, 2026 18:07

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada’s ongoing work to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials shows how Ottawa is trying to work with a range of countries to advance practical, humanitarian goals. In an interview…

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