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Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce wait times

Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce wait times

MONTREAL — Artificial intelligence researchers say a Montreal hospital's plan to reduce emergency room wait times with an AI algorithm is an appropriate use of the technology — if it’s done carefully.
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CF Montreal signs defender George Campbell to three-year contract

CF Montreal signs defender George Campbell to three-year contract

MONTREAL — CF Montreal signed defender George Campbell to a three-year contract on Friday. The deal includes an option year for the 2026 season, the Major League Soccer club said in a release.
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Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving

Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving

MONTREAL — Cauliflower, garden beet, reishi mushroom — these are some of the odd flavours of edibles for sale at Quebec's provincially owned cannabis stores.
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QMJHL Roundup: Océanic put forth dominant performance in 9-0 win over Tigres

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — Jan Sprynar scored two goals to lead the way as the Rimouski Océanic pummelled the Victoriaville Tigres 9-0 on Thursday night. William Dumoulin and Julien Béland each had a goal and two assists.
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About 6,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

About 6,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

MONTREAL — The number of Hydro-Québec customers without power dropped by more than 5,000 Thursday, though the utility said it was unsure when everyone who lost electricity during last week's major winter storm would be reconnected.
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Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 on the decline across Quebec

Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 on the decline across Quebec

MONTREAL — The three respiratory viruses that had been causing chaos in the fall in Quebec hospitals — COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus — are all on the decline, the province's public health research institute said Thursday.
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Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of the year

Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of the year

MONTREAL — Tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, who shone on some of the sport's biggest stages in 2022, is the winner of the Lionel Conacher Award as The Canadian Press male athlete of the year.
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Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

MONTREAL — Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims' rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectivenes
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Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

MONTREAL — Lengthy power outages that have left some Quebecers in the dark for days have exposed the province's lack of preparedness for the green energy transition to come, an expert said Wednesday.
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Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

MONTREAL — A corrections officer has been suspended following the death of a 21-year-old inmate from the Bordeaux jail in Montreal, a spokesperson with Quebec's Public Security Department said Wednesday.
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