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Jammed phone lines. Burned-out dispatchers. Can AI ease a strained 911 system?

One Canadian startup says it can speed up response times and help save lives

By Katherine Laidlaw
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Inside a bold play to make hockey more affordable

Zech Thomas and his pursuit of the perfect hockey stick

By Jennifer Wells
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Homeowners are building the "missing middle" at a time when Canadians desperately need more housing options

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