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Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

Canada is set to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Hockey Night in Canada: It’s game over for NHL hockey on CBC, but a new era beckons

After nearly 75 years, the final horn has sounded on CBC’s iconic Hockey Night in Canada program. The recent decision by CBC and Rogers Communications to end the sub-licensing deal that allowed CBC to air National Hockey League games has been met with a mix of anger, regret, disappointment and…

The Conversation · Jun 25

Canadian town officially recognizes trees as living beings with rights: ‘Our biggest ally’

The move was inspired by Quebec filmmaker André Desrocher who said ‘a tree is like a human being’

The Independent UK · Jun 22

College sports bill sparks unusual alliances

A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches…

Roll Call · Jun 10

Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption

ICC’s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in India

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

Canada, India officials express optimism over trade pact talks

Canada and India are making progress on a free trade deal. Officials are optimistic about reaching an agreement this year. This renewed engagement follows a pause in talks last year. Both nations aim to significantly boost bilateral trade. Discussions also covered agricultural exports. The focus is on expanding economic ties…

The Economic Times · May 31

Who Is Mr. Deepfakes? Paris Hilton's TikTok Series Reveals The 'Nice Guy' Behind The Fallen AI Porn Empire

Paris Hilton's new documentary series investigates the rise and fall of MrDeepFakes. We reveal the pharmacist behind the site, the human cost of AI-generated sexual content.

International Business Times UK · May 29

Canada vows to amend Bill C-22's encryption and metadata rules amid massive tech backlash

Faced with blistering criticism from tech giants, privacy advocates, and VPN providers, the Canadian government is amending its controversial lawful access bill (Bill C-22) to safeguard encryption and clarify metadata retention.

TechRadar · May 28

Christian Menefee’s Win Foreshadows Fights to Come Across the South

Al Green was a fighter past his prime, and Houstonians finally chose a new direction. But a post-Voting Rights Act world means that intraparty fights over Black representation are just beginning.

Texas Observer · May 27

Mission Karmayogi 2.0 to institutionalise capacity building reforms across govt: CBC chairperson

Mission Karmayogi's next phase, Karmayogi 2.0, will institutionalize capacity building reforms across government systems, with a focus on states and frontline institutions. The initiative aims to integrate learning into daily governance and prepare public servants for an AI-enabled ecosystem. India is also exploring sharing its capacity-building platform globally.

The Economic Times · May 25