Devyn Barrie
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The rise of the robot: Why Ottawa is poised to be the next artificial intelligence hub
Artificial intelligence is more than some notion from a faraway future. The technology has arrived, and some in the industry say Ottawa is poised to become the next “AI hub. → Read More
Artificial intelligence: The good and the bad
To some, the notion of “artificial intelligence” conjures images of killer robots, a la Terminator, or of dystopian worlds, such as in The Matrix. → Read More
Gatineau police warn of 'theft by distraction' fraud scheme
Gatineau police are warning of a fraud scheme dubbed “theft by distraction” that has recently gained momentum. → Read More
OPP officer charged with unsafe turn after Leeds crash
A 25-year veteran OPP officer could face two demerit points and a $110 fine after a crash that involved a police cruiser in Leeds. Const. → Read More
Has BlackBerry become a 'patent troll'? Not quite, says Ottawa researcher
Tech companies will be closely monitoring the results of BlackBerry’s patent infringement lawsuits against Facebook and Snapchat, which could have a lasting impact on the tech sector and beyond, an Ottawa legal researcher says. → Read More
Give Gala raises money for organ transplant recipient supports
Days away from this year’s Give Gala, in support of organ donation, registration is still below target and organizers are looking for a boost. → Read More
Former Rideau Tennis Club drops private memberships to attract community
While speaking about the atmosphere at the revitalized Rideau Sports Centre, chief executive Nicki Bridgland keeps coming back to the word “community. → Read More
Rain, go away: Weather warning calls for freezing rain into Wednesday
The drive home Tuesday may be a messy one with a spring storm expected to bring freezing rain in the afternoon through to Wednesday. → Read More
6 easy ways to protect your online privacy
Numerous data breaches and information-sharing scandals over the years have done much to reinforce the view that you are not in control of your personal online information. → Read More
Tow truck operators band together, call for price regulation
When it comes to small businesses, the usual cry is one against regulation. But for one band of Ottawa tow truck operators, regulation is exactly what they say they need. → Read More
Man charged after women allegedly inappropriately touched on OC Transpo buses
Police have charged a man with sexual assault after at least five incidents in the past year where women were allegedly inappropriately touched on OC Transpo buses. → Read More
Driver, 86, suffers minor injuries after car plows through front of drugstore
An 86-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries Wednesday after he drove his car through the front of a Shoppers Drug Mart on Walkley Road near Bank Street. The crash, which remained under investigation, happened just before noon. → Read More
Family fears for safety of Quebec man missing for nearly a week
The family of a man missing for six days has reason to fear for his safety, the Sûreté du Québec said Wednesday. → Read More
Police seek suspect in Anderson Street shooting
Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help to find a suspect wanted for attempted murder after a shooting on Anderson Street on Saturday. → Read More
Firefighters battle blaze at St. Anthony's church
No injuries or major damage was reported after fire crews battled a blaze in a rear annex of St. Anthony of Padua Church on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. → Read More
Police issue 27 tickets to traffic illegally using Rideau Street
Police continued to crack down Tuesday on illegal traffic using Rideau Street, after giving out 27 tickets to motorists on Monday. Light-rail construction has closed Rideau Street to most traffic between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street. → Read More
Carleton's student medic team seeks levy from grad population
A few weeks ago, Connor Fyfe was working a night shift as a volunteer student medic at Carleton University when a call came in. Somewhere in residence, an unnamed student was having a mental health emergency. → Read More
Algonquin College students build tradition with new Indigenous drum
With few Indigenous traditions at Algonquin College, students created their own this week by constructing a large traditional drum to use in ceremonies and gatherings. → Read More
Man charged after alleged sexual assault on 36-year-old woman
Ottawa police have charged a teenaged man in an alleged sexual assault on a 36-year-old woman. → Read More
Police look to ID suspect in luxury SUV-buying fraud case
Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman suspected in the alleged fraudulent purchase of high-end autos. → Read More