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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is heeding warnings about the technology

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is heeding warnings about the technology

TORONTO — Months after artificial intelligence luminaries began ringing alarm bells about the technology’s risks, one of the field's pioneers says he feels like people are listening.
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Canadian oil output to hit new heights within two years: Report

Canadian oil output to hit new heights within two years: Report

CALGARY — The coming startup of the Trans Mountain pipeline will help boost Canadian oil production to an all-time high within the next two years, according to a new report.
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BlackBerry to separate cybersecurity and Internet of Things business units

BlackBerry to separate cybersecurity and Internet of Things business units

WATERLOO, ONT. — BlackBerry Ltd. says it will carve its cybersecurity and Internet of Things business units into two independently operated entities. The Waterloo, Ont.
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TC Energy closes sale of 40 per cent stake in Columbia gas and gulf pipelines

TC Energy closes sale of 40 per cent stake in Columbia gas and gulf pipelines

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has closed its previously announced sale of a 40 per cent stake in its Columbia Gas Transmission and Columbia Gulf Transmission systems to New York City-based Global Infrastructure Partners for $5.3 billion.
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Rail outage that stranded thousands in Toronto area caused by software upgrade: CN

Rail outage that stranded thousands in Toronto area caused by software upgrade: CN

MONTREAL — The massive outage on Canadian National Railway Co. lines that delayed thousands of Toronto-area commuters during the evening rush hour Tuesday can be traced to a routine software upgrade, the company says.
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Birchcliff Energy announces CEO transition, Jeff Tonken to retire

Birchcliff Energy announces CEO transition, Jeff Tonken to retire

CALGARY — Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has announced the retirement of chief executive officer Jeff Tonken.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,034.81, up 13.89 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 21 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to $79.44 on 11.
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Total closes $4B Surmont sale to ConocoPhillips, fully exiting Canadian oilsands

Total closes $4B Surmont sale to ConocoPhillips, fully exiting Canadian oilsands

CALGARY — French company TotalEnergies says it has finalized its sale of its 50 per cent stake in the Surmont oilsands project to U.S. oil company ConocoPhillipsin a deal worth up to $4.4 billion. Canadian oil producer Suncor Energy Inc.
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Aimia's largest shareholder plans takeover bid for company

Aimia's largest shareholder plans takeover bid for company

TORONTO — The largest shareholder of Aimia Inc. says it has become disillusioned and frustrated by the company's board and management team, so it plans to make a bid to take Aimia private in a deal that would value the company at about $308 million.
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TSX ekes out small gain despite energy losses as price of oil falls; U.S. markets up

TSX ekes out small gain despite energy losses as price of oil falls; U.S. markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Wednesday as broad-based gains led by utility and technology stocks outweighed losses in energy and battery metals, while U.S. markets rose, led by technology.
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