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Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach
The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company'...
Jul 22, 2025

Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
OTTAWA - The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa's envoys on climate and wome...
Jul 22, 2025

Paret-Peintre wins Tour de France stage on Mont Ventoux, where Pogačar deals Vingegaard another blow
MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) - Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year's Tour de France, while Tadej Pogaar consolidated his overall le...
Jul 22, 2025

Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith thinks authorities should be looking for a "better way" than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outb...
Jul 22, 2025

Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith thinks authorities should be looking for a "better way" than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outb...
Jul 22, 2025

Quebec woman who joined ISIL pleads guilty to supporting terror group
MONTREAL - A Quebec woman who travelled to Syria to join Islamic State and marry one of its fighters has pleaded guilty to one count of participating in the activities of a terrorist group. The Crown ...
Jul 22, 2025

Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests ahead of Alberta byelection
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a "blatant abuse" of democracy - and he wants the ...
Jul 22, 2025

Interpol takes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson off its most-wanted list
PARIS (AP) - Interpol said Tuesday it was removing a most-wanted designation for anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, who is sought by Japan over an encounter with a whaling ship and who was jailed fo...
Jul 22, 2025

Federal government considers raising deposit insurance limit to $150,000
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking for feedback on changes to Canada's deposit insurance framework that could see the coverage limit raised to $150,000. Right now, the Canada Deposit Insurance...
Jul 22, 2025

NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy's Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO - The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league Lega Serie A on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. NHL players will return to Olympic i...
Jul 22, 2025