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Sherrone Moore’s former assistant sues University of Michigan, claims violations of records requests

— ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore’s former executive assistant is suing the University of Michigan, claiming the school violated the Freedom of Information Act by denying requests made on her behalf after the football coach was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Paige Shiver and her attorneys filed a lawsuit on […]

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N.B. municipal voluntary training sees widespread attendance

About 92 per cent of municipal leadership local government training in Saint John, which was recommended to be mandatory by the Local Governance Commission (LGC).  The Department of Local Government confirmed 550 local councillors and mayors attended the two days of training in the port city. It served as an introduction for both new and […]

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Three options presented for Market Wharf, Square project

Three options have been presented to the public for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Market Wharf and Market Square. Fundy Engineering was contracted by the Town of Saint Andrews following the rejection of an overpriced tender in the fall of last year.  Roughly 70 people attended the open house.   John McKelvey, Fundy’s director of survey, […]

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Immigrant women turn skills and passions into businesses run from home

Abiodun Adetu, founder of Naija Markets is elated as her recent July 4 event at Winnipeg’s iconic Forks marketplace was a huge hit. She juggled countless responsibilities—from coordinating nearly 100 vendors and driving promotional efforts to overseeing every last detail behind the scenes—to ensure the lively market ran seamlessly. “What began in Winnipeg has now […]

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Data centre capacity could soar to 20 GW in planned projects: government document

A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching international investors on Canada’s AI ecosystem identifies a massive proposed increase in Canada’s data centre capacity. But spokespeople for the government pushed back strongly on the figure, saying it is not a projection of the capacity Canada expects to build, and the […]

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Orphaned patients can expect to be charged for medical records once their doctor retires

New Brunswick Department of Health clarifies rules and regulations regarding practice Some New Brunswickers whose doctors have retired were shocked to discover there is a fee to have their medical records sent to them. Orphaned patients describe receiving communications from RSRS Records Solutions stating that the company now possesses their medical records. “Of course I […]

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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters in the presidential battleground state. The case has been wending its way through the courts for years and stems from attempts by conservatives to overturn President Joe […]

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AI is reshaping both sides of Canada’s immigration fraud battle

One day Alberta immigration lawyer Yameena Ansari began receiving inquiries from prospective clients who wanted to confirm they were actually communicating with her. Someone else had become her. Fraudsters had stolen her professional identity, presenting themselves as the real lawyer while offering services she had never authorized. “Fraudsters stole my identity and were posing as […]

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Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The Justice Department in April served a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and […]

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Office space scarce as federal public servants return to the office four days a week

Thousands of federal public servants started a new work schedule Monday that will see them on-site in the office four days a week, though a lack of office space is delaying the return for some departments. The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February. Executive public servants returned to the office […]

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New Officers and Higher Investments Highlight Durham Police Update to Brock Council

 A significant increase in policing resources for North Durham, the hiring of hundreds of new officers and stronger community engagement efforts were among the key messages delivered to Brock Township Council during a presentation from the Durham Regional Police Services Board. At its June 29 meeting, council welcomed Board Vice-Chair Karen Fisher, who provided an […]

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Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him

LONDON (AP) — The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the United Kingdom this week, and the previews already have the British press buzzing with anticipation. King Charles III’s estranged son arrived Monday in the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements. But for most royal watchers that’s just […]

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