B.C.’s ombudsperson says more British Columbians are falling through the cracks when they try to access public services — a trend he warns could worsen as governments increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to make decisions.

As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom. Inside lies an ancient spice some Canadian farmers are beginning to get excited about.

Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending in the country for 2025, a loss of $5.7 billion US compared to the previous year.

An incentive program allows Ukrainian drone operators to compete for points, which are redeemable for new weapons and equipment online.