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TORONTO — Twenty-five global organizations, including news and publishing companies, have banded together to urge developers, operators and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to respect intellectual property rights.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has never even thought of his Tennessee Titans as rebuilding, especially not under coach Mike Vrabel. "I want to win, and I know Vrabes and them want to win," Simmons said.

HALIFAX — Bruce Guthro, a legendary singer-songwriter from Cape Breton whose career spanned four decades and both sides of the Atlantic, has died. He was 62.

SURREY, B.C. — Organizers of a Sikh community referendum on Punjabi independence say they've received a "slap in the face" from a British Columbia school district that cancelled their rental of a school to host voting this weekend.

Canada's top surfers are riding the waves in Tahiti this week, testing the waters at Teahupo'o that will host next year's Olympic surfing event.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising to eliminate the land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers in the province if re-elected Oct. 3.

OTTAWA — The federal government has awarded a contract worth up to $15 million to lay the groundwork for a new national dental insurance plan.

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — A boil water advisory put in place last week for several Montreal suburbs has been completely lifted after officials in Boucherville, Que., said the water is now safe to consume. The advisory had been in place in Longueuil, Que.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday amid mounting evidence the economy is slowing, but the central bank isn't declaring victory yet as it remains cautious to not fuel speculation about rate cuts.

MONTREAL — A landmark Montreal church is confirming that a group of people ignited a flare — and not a bonfire — on the steps leading to the Catholic shrine on Saturday.