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There is a sense of relief among faculty who work at Okanagan College after an arbitrator handed down an interim ruling, stating the post-secondary institution violated its employment contract when it laid off staff last year. “This is the first time we had to fight for our job security and we won,” said Caroline Gilchrist, president of the Okanagan College Faculty Association.“It is historical.”The college laid off three Arts faculty members and restructured 14 positions amid declining international student enrolment following a federal cap on study permits.“Since 2024, our total international student population has decreased by 50 per cent (from…

MONTREAL – Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Montreal Canadiens dressing room after the team’s 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a thrilling game Thursday night. Carney was in Montreal for a Liberal party convention running through Saturday, attending the game following a day of media appearances and speeches across the city.He met with Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, forwards Alex Newhook and Jake Evans, and defenceman Mike Matheson after an eventful game that featured fights, a dramatic finish and Cole Caufield scoring his 50th goal of the season.“I’m going to be honest, I haven’t had that much fun…

SINGAPORE, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iFLYTEK, a global leader in intelligent speech and AI technologies, is showcasing its All-In-One AI Solutions at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore, an integrated hardware and software system for private AI computing and model deployment, combined with its Agent Platform for rapid application development, helping goverments and enterprises build and run their own AI capabilities from the ground up. Visitors experience iFLYTEK’s All-In-One AI Solutions at GITEX ASIA 2026 A Practical Foundation for Sovereign AI iFLYTEK’s All-In-One AI Solutions provide a fully integrated hardware–software system that helps organizations optimize and automate core business processes…

SINGAPORE, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iFLYTEK, a global leader in intelligent speech and AI technologies, is showcasing AINOTE 2 at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore. Under the theme “AI CONNECTING IDEAS,” the company is highlighting AINOTE 2 as an AI-powered e-ink tablet designed to enhance professional productivity through focused thinking, secure communication, and smarter workflows. Visitors experience AINOTE 2 at GITEX ASIA 2026 More than a digital notebook, AINOTE 2 combines a paper-like writing experience with an ultra-thin design certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s thinnest e-ink tablet. It delivers a distraction-free workspace that helps professionals stay…

SINGAPORE, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At GITEX ASIA 2026, iFLYTEK showcased a comprehensive lineup of virtual human technologies, drawing strong interest from visitors across the exhibition floor. Powered by iFLYTEK’s integrated AI infrastructure, these virtual humans are capable of perceiving, interacting, and delivering services in real-world environments. Visitors experience iFLYTEK’s GuideX at GITEX ASIA 2026 GuideX: A Complete Service Loop The centerpiece of the showcase is GuideX, iFLYTEK’s intelligent virtual human solution designed for public service environments. In an airport setting, for example, GuideX manages the full passenger service flow at a single terminal – from greeting and…

Politicians, former athletes and fans paid their final respects to longtime baseball commentator Rodger Brulotte during a public viewing Thursday at IGA Stadium. Brulotte, the French voice of the Expos, remained one of Quebec’s most recognizable sports media figures throughout his career. He died last month at the age of 79.“There isn’t a Montreal baseball fan who didn’t know the voice of Rodger Brulotte,” said one attendee.Premier François Legault said Brulotte’s impact went beyond the game. “I think Quebecers had a better life because of Rodger, so it’s an important loss for Quebecers, so it was important to be here…

The Kakisiwew-Ochapowace Nation and the City of Saskatoon are entering a year-long partnership allowing members of the nation to access recreational facilities like leisure centres, outdoor pools, and indoor rinks. “Recreation is not just about buildings and not just about programs. It’s about belonging, it’s about health, it is about connection and family and the simple but important opportunity to fully participate in your community life,” said Deputy Mayor Holy Kelleher.A headperson of the nation, Tyler George says this is a significant partnership that will make a difference as it allows families to come together in a healthy way. Get…

Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor from the Conservative caucus to join the Liberals because it was the “best thing” for her riding, the country and herself, the Sarnia MP said Thursday night in Montreal. Gladu stole the opening show at the Liberal national convention after she stunned political circles across the country by unexpectedly crossing the floor from the Tories earlier this week.After just a day in her new party, Gladu told reporters in a late-night scrum that she’s “super excited” to be at her first Liberal confab in Quebec, and she’s “proud to be part of the prime minister’s new…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points as the Raptors rolled to a 128-114 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as Toronto closed in on a playoff berth. Ingram added seven rebounds and seven assists as Toronto (45-35) won both games of a back-to-back with Miami.The victory put the Raptors into a tie for fifth with the idle Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference standings. A win on Friday against the New York Knicks or on Sunday versus the Brooklyn Nets will clinch Toronto’s first playoff spot in four…

The University of Calgary is exploring the construction of a new stadium on its campus for its various varsity sports teams, after years of quietly fundraising for the project. Those teams currently play at McMahon Stadium, a shared home for the University of Calgary Dinos and Calgary Stampeders since it was built 66 years ago.“We’ve known for some time that the Dinos will outlive McMahon Stadium,” said Nick Holt, the dean of UCalgary’s Faculty of Kinesiology.“We need a long-term solution to ensure the future of Dinos programming.”That long-term solution could come in the form of a “fit-for-varsity stadium,” in which…