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Can you opt out of letting Meta’s AI chatbot use your data? It’s not so simpleThe Meta AI chatbot embedded in the company's platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can be used for searches and to answer questions.TechJun 14
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Boston man charged in rental scam in Peterborough, Ont., more victims likely: policePolice say victims responded to an ad on Facebook Marketplace for an apartment for rent in the area of Brock and Reid streets. They each paid money but never received access.CrimeJun 13
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Town of Canmore thanks residents after aggressive bear reportedThe Town of Canmore is thanking residents after an aggressive bear was reported in the community.CanadaJul 15
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Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, InstagramMeta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.CanadaApr 19
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Cybersecurity issue shuts down Regina Co-op cardlock stationsSeveral local retail Co-ops and cardlock stations are out of service in Regina as a result of a cybersecurity issue, according to Federated Co-operatives Limited.CanadaJun 28
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Benji Gregory, child star of ‘ALF,’ dead at 46Benji Gregory rose to fame in the 1980s when he became on-screen best friends with a beloved alien from the planet Melmac.EntertainmentJul 11
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Co-ops in Saskatchewan are still recovering from cybersecurity incidentCo-ops across Saskatchewan are among the many in western Canada that are recovering from a cybersecurity incident, according to the Federated Co-operatives Ltd.CanadaJul 1
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Bus crash striking transmission tower leaves 88,000 without power in QuebecHydro-Québec says the downing of a pair of critical power lines left tens of thousands in the dark after a bus carrying volunteer firefighters hit the electricity pylon.CanadaJul 7
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Woman vanished from Bahamas yoga retreat in ‘deeply unsettling’ case, says momTaylor Casey vanished from a yoga retreat in the Bahamas almost three weeks ago, and her family believes she's in danger.TrendingJul 9
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‘Miracle’ dog rescued from bottom of 50-foot cave, lured out by salamiIn a dramatic, 3-hour rescue, a group of cavers were able to gain the dog's trust and fashion a makeshift harness to haul her out.TrendingJul 11
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B.C. sailors found dead in lifeboat off coast of Nova ScotiaA 10-foot inflatable boat with two bodies on board was discovered washed ashore on Sable Island, Nova Scotia on Wednesday afternoon. The couple is believed to be from B.C.EnvironmentJul 12
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Unusual black bear sighting in South Surrey neighbourhoodsThe Conservation Service said people should be cautious of their surroundings and ensure that attractants such as garbage, pet food and bird seed are stored securely.EnvironmentJul 15
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Posters aimed at increasing human trafficking awareness shown at Country ThunderIn an attempt to raise awareness about the risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, 500 posters will be featured at Country Thunder this weekend.CanadaJul 12
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Terrifying footage shows massive sinkhole swallow Illinois soccer fieldLuckily, no one was using the soccer fields at Gordon Moore City Park in Alton when the ground opened up.TrendingJun 27
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2 arrested after bus crash leaves tens of thousands in dark south of MontrealHydro-Québec said the downing of a pair of critical power lines left some 88,000 households without electricity.CanadaJul 8
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Grenade found near schools in Port Hope, Ont., determined to be replica: policeThe Municipality of Port Hope reports a grenade was found by personnel with the Port Hope Area Initiative during cleanup of a former landfill.CanadaJun 20
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Gas cylinder blamed for explosion reported near Bancroft: OPPOPP say around officers responded to a report of a loud explosion on Old Paudash School Road in the Township of Faraday, about 10 kilometres southwest of Bancroft.CanadaJun 19
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Flooded streets, traffic disruptions as remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass over MontrealMontreal commuters were gearing up for a difficult commute Wednesday afternoon as heavy rain caused major flooding on highways and local roads, leading to several closures.WeatherJul 10
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Brantford mayor Kevin Davis to step down in August to join Ontario tribunalBrantford, Ont., Mayor Kevin Davis says he will leave his post in August after six years in office to return to his "roots as a lawyer" with a provincial licensing tribunal.PoliticsJul 10
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Fishermen rescue 38 dogs on the verge of drowning from Mississippi lake"The way their heads were in the water there’s no way they could see the shore," rescuer Bob Gist recalls of distressed animals he came across while fishing.TrendingJun 21