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Q&A: Why Montreal has emerged as an artificial intelligence powerhouse
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Teacher shortage translates into threat for French immersion even as demand booms
Enrolment in French immersion has climbed about 20 percent between 2011-12 and 2015-16, and public school districts say they are struggling to find qualified French teachers.
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Police officers, judges wanted for UPEI study on dealing with sexual assault cases
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