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AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

B.C.‘s new law, which came into effect on Jan. 29, allows people to go to a civil resolution tribunal to get intimate images taken down, regardless of whether they are real or fake, and go after perpetrators and internet companies for damages.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $40 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 6 will be an estimated $50 million, with two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs. The Canadian Press
Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Feb. 02, 2024

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Feb. 02, 2024

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 07, 09, 14, 18, 22, 32 & 42. Bonus: 02 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
A correction to a Jan. 29 story about a helicopter crash in B.C.

A correction to a Jan. 29 story about a helicopter crash in B.C.

In a story about a helicopter crash that was published on Jan. 29, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that crash victim Lewis Ainsworth was survived by his partner and their 10-year-old daughter.
Lawyer for father of murdered B.C. girl denies client brought gun to Ali verdict

Lawyer for father of murdered B.C. girl denies client brought gun to Ali verdict

Lawyer Kevin McCullough said in a December interview that Victoria police told him the victim's father brought a loaded Glock gun to court on Dec. 8 with an "intent to kill."
Minister sorry for 'crappy piece of land' remark that angered pro-Palestinian groups

Minister sorry for 'crappy piece of land' remark that angered pro-Palestinian groups

VERNON, B.C. — B.C.
B.C. coroner's inquest jury begins deliberations about deadly Winters Hotel fire

B.C. coroner's inquest jury begins deliberations about deadly Winters Hotel fire

VANCOUVER — A coroner's inquest jury looking into the Winters Hotel fire that killed two people in Vancouver two years ago was stood down Friday to deliberate potential recommendations to avoid similar deaths.
Judge sets aside ruling that granted U.S. trans woman's refugee status in Canada

Judge sets aside ruling that granted U.S. trans woman's refugee status in Canada

VANCOUVER — An American transgender woman says she plans to appeal a Federal Court ruling that overturned the decision granting her refugee status in Canada and sent it back for redetermination.
First cases of fatal chronic wasting disease found in B.C. deer

First cases of fatal chronic wasting disease found in B.C. deer

The B.C. government says that while there is no direct evidence of chronic wasting disease being transmitted to humans, Health Canada and the World Health Organization say people should not eat infected animals.
Labour agreement accepted by Quebec's FAE teachers union by narrow margin

Labour agreement accepted by Quebec's FAE teachers union by narrow margin

MONTREAL — A Quebec teachers union whose strike late last year closed hundreds of schools for weeks has narrowly accepted a labour agreement with the province.