Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. March 6th, 2026 | Unpublished
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Fri. March 6th, 2026

March 6, 2026

From social media and Spotify, to offering health advice and conducting job interviews, Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days. And yes, we are counting dating apps on this ever-growing list. According to a recent wave of online buzz, people are allegedly using Chatbots to help craft their dating profiles, and even respond to matches. Kristy Cameron chats with Christopher Dietzel, who studies the use of Artificial Intelligence in dating apps. Plus, as we brace for Daylight Savings Time in Ontario this week, British Columbia is getting ready to start the party. That’s because, after this time flip, they won’t have to worry about moving the clocks back in November. Or, better yet, ever. But are they making the right scientific call? CFRA’s Chris Holski has more on that.



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Canada’s sovereignty call-to-arms has largely been expressed through what we buy. Shoppers fiercely scrutinize labels and corporate ownership to determine whether a product is truly “Canadian.” But while we’re paying closer attention to the origin and composition of the products we’re purchasing, we’re not really thinking about how we pay for them. That needs to change. Key points In 2025, American-owned Visa and Mastercard controlled 96 percent of Canada’s credit card market These networks can be weaponized, shutting countries out of global commerce Canada must build its own digital...
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April 7, 2026 - 06:29 | Yann Martel | Walrus