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OpenAI Faces 30 New Lawsuits Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting—Teachers and Students Demand Accountability
30 new lawsuits filed against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. Survivors and teachers claim the AI company ignored safety warnings and prioritized profit over lives.
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Alberta Referendum Mail-In Ballots Going Missing: What Voters Need to Know
Edmonton couple reports missing referendum ballot pages as Elections Alberta confirms mail-in voting issues affecting handful of residents.
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Alberta Referendum Mail-In Ballot Demand Explodes: Elections Officials Move Up Deadline
Elections Alberta accelerates mail-ballot deadline to Sept. 25 as 290,000 Albertans request to vote early for the Oct. 19 referendum, with officials projecting record-breaking turnout.
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30 New Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting
30 new lawsuits filed against OpenAI claim the AI company ignored safety team warnings about the Tumbler Ridge shooter's activity on ChatGPT months before the February tragedy that killed eight people.
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Alberta's Oil Future at Crossroads: Federal Deal May Signal End of Private Pipeline Investment
Premier Smith's Ottawa deal for pipeline infrastructure shows limited private-sector backing, raising questions about investor confidence in Alberta's energy future.
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Calgary Facing Massive Property Tax Spike: 20% Increase Looms if Council Funds All 2027 Budget Requests
Calgary could face a 20.2% property tax increase in 2027 if council approves all department funding requests, confidential budget documents reveal.