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Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI

Canadian news publishers suing ChatGPT developer OpenAI

OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system, saying the company breaches copyright by "scraping large swaths of content" from media websites.
Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Diesel made from old cooking oil to feed Metro Vancouver truck fleet

Bio-diesel is expected to eliminate more than 11,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, a 65 per cent reduction over five years.
Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond 'working Canadians'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the measure — aimed at those who make up to $150,000 a year — is meant to recognize working Canadians who need extra support, and the government is looking at other ways to help people who aren't eligible for the money.
Oil and gas drilling projected to reach 10-year high, but Trump tariffs pose threat

Oil and gas drilling projected to reach 10-year high, but Trump tariffs pose threat

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is poised to employ more people next year than it has in a decade, but the job growth could be derailed if president-elect Donald Trump makes good on his tariffs threat.
Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

Metro Vancouver takes aim at 'flushable' wipes with federal plea

As sanitary wipes labelled 'flushable' clog up Canadian sewers, Metro Vancouver calls on the federal government to define what should really go down the toilet.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise to end November

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise to end November

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Friday, led by technology and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also posted gains to end the month of November on a strong note.
Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port

Truck traffic restored after Pro-Palestinian protesters block B.C. container port

DELTA, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say truck traffic to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal has been restored after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters for hours.
It’s too easy to be seduced by toxic productivity at work and in life

It’s too easy to be seduced by toxic productivity at work and in life

Our culture sends messages glorifying toxic productivity with phrases like ‘hustle culture’, but toxic productivity also has an emotional foundation
Surrey Board of Trade rings alarm bell over bloated government

Surrey Board of Trade rings alarm bell over bloated government

Government's own data shows B.C.'s GDP growth driven largely by government spending
Mayors of Burnaby, Anmore stay as Metro board chair, vice chair

Mayors of Burnaby, Anmore stay as Metro board chair, vice chair

Burnaby's Mike Hurley and John McEwen of Anmore will continue to serve of Metro Vancouver's chair and vice chair on the board of directors.