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New Cohere AI model's performance rivals latest versions of DeepSeek, ChatGPT

New Cohere AI model's performance rivals latest versions of DeepSeek, ChatGPT

TORONTO — Cohere Inc. says it has released a new enterprise generative artificial intelligence model that is "on par or better than" the latest technology underpinning ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order

Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order

ST. JOHN'S — A boil-water advisory in place since 1989 has been lifted in one Newfoundland fishing community, but dozens of other rural towns in the province are still struggling with long-standing government orders to avoid drinking tap water.
Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
CIBC names Culham to replace retiring CEO Dodig, who successfully diversified bank

CIBC names Culham to replace retiring CEO Dodig, who successfully diversified bank

TORONTO — CIBC president and chief executive Victor Dodig will retire this fall, leaving behind a bank stronger than the one he inherited, when he took on the post about a decade ago.
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend

February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies his trade wars .
Hungry for yield? Loading up your portfolio with dividend stocks can come with risks

Hungry for yield? Loading up your portfolio with dividend stocks can come with risks

Having an investment portfolio chock full of dividend-paying stocks can provide an income boost, but experts say it's possible to have too much of a good thing.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

TOKYO (AP) — Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard reaffirmed Thursday that it is determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer .
Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

TOKYO (AP) — Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard reaffirmed Thursday that it is determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer .
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.