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A Chinese court ruling that outlaws companies from demoting or firing employees solely to replace them with artificial intelligence has reignited the debate over the technology’s impact on labour markets — and whether Canada is failing to respond quickly enough. The ruling, posted online last week by the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court, sided with a senior technology worker who was offered a reduced salary and job transfer when his employer sought to automate his role with AI. The worker’s employment was terminated after he refused the offer.The case clarified that “the development of artificial intelligence technology is intended to liberate…

Baton Rouge, La., May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LASEF hosts its first statewide esports championship, bringing together top Louisiana students to compete in Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. The Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation, known as LASEF, hosted its first ever State Championship this past weekend, bringing together top student competitors from across Louisiana to compete in a historic statewide event. The championship marked a defining moment for scholastic esports in the state, highlighting both competitive excellence and the growing role of esports within education. Top Louisiana winners from the USAEL Open, also known as the United States Academic…

LOS ANGELES, May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As return-to-office policies continue to reshape workplace routines in 2026, new data and industry reporting point to a shift in professional style, with more women choosing flats over traditional formal footwear like heels. Following several years of remote or hybrid work, many large employers now require employees to return to the office multiple days per week. Labor market data from LinkedIn Economic Graph and reporting from Dataintelo indicate that a majority of job postings in early 2026 are fully on-site or primarily office-based. As daily commutes increase, practicality is influencing wardrobe decisions.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2026 4:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says her government has filed a judicial review on a child welfare agreement she struck with First Nations in Ontario. That $8.5 billion agreement marked a step toward resolving a dispute that began in 2007, with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal later ruling the federal government discriminated against First Nations children in its funding of on-reserve child welfare services. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens…

By Hannah Sangster Global News Posted May 8, 2026 11:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Could Canada’s Snowbirds soaring through the air be a thing of the past? The question was raised after Moose Jaw Conservative MP, Fraser Tolmie, said he believes the aerial performances will be halted after the 2026 season. In a statement, the minister of national defence says, “Canadians can rest assured that they will be able to enjoy the iconic Snowbird formation for generations to come,” promising more details about the future of the Snowbirds on May 19th in Moose…

The encampment has grown significantly over the past year, raising concerns among nearby residents and local officials about wildfire risk and environmental contamination.“On one hand, disappointed that those people need to do this, because where do they go?” said Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. “On the other hand, I did see the danger to our town. We cannot have this. It’ll be a very dry season, so we need to be very vigilant.” The camp is located near Trepanier Creek, where concerns have also been raised about sewage contamination.Residents living nearby say they have been asking various levels of government…

By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2026 4:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A popular potato chip maker in New Brunswick says it is continuing efforts to limit its facility’s impact on nearby residents. The Covered Bridge Potato Chip company says it started taking steps last year that included setting up a large fence, planting trees and adding sound-deadening measures.The company’s president Brook Dickinson said in a statement Friday it would complete any outstanding tasks in the plan for its Woodstock, N.B., facility in the coming weeks and that it…

MONACO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe as Stage 15 moves toward a sell-out while the presale remains active at $0.01666 per token. The project has now raised over $1.1 million, the holder count has passed 8,400, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 2,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut. The move comes as Bitcoin price prediction headlines return to the $250,000 debate after Fundstrat’s Tom Lee reiterated the bullish long-term case for BTC. Bitcoin remains the…

The owner of a Saskatoon greenhouse says she and her team are preparing for a rush of customers ahead of the next two weekends, typically the busiest times of the year for local green thumbs. Nikki van Duyvendyk, owner of Dutch Growers, says it is “all hands on deck” at her store as growers flock to her shop at the sight of warmer weather at the start of the planting season.“Mother’s Day weekend is really the kickoff of the whole season. It’s when you typically will start putting in your garden, your trees, and shrubs and cleaning up your yards,”…

Premier Danielle Smith said Friday that she and Prime Minister Mark Carney are committed to working through the issues between Alberta and Ottawa as separatism sentiment rises in the western province. Smith told reporters she’s always taken the independence push seriously and that she’s spoken about it with Carney, who was in the United Kingdom “at the time that Brexit was not taken as seriously by political leaders.”The premier said she doesn’t want to see a repeat of the surprise Brexit result.“I know that there are people who are frustrated, disappointed, given up. And it’s my job, and I think…