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Inadequate security led to federal breach that compromised Canadians' info: watchdog

Inadequate security led to federal breach that compromised Canadians' info: watchdog

OTTAWA — Government departments lacked adequate protections to fend off a "sophisticated and co-ordinated" cyberattack that compromised the sensitive information of tens of thousands of Canadians, the federal privacy watchdog has found.
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Crew rescued from Newfoundland fishing boat pushed ashore by seething winter storm

Crew rescued from Newfoundland fishing boat pushed ashore by seething winter storm

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Lights from fishing boats illuminating heavy snowfall helped guide four crew members off a teetering vessel Wednesday night that had run aground that morning in Newfoundland as a massive storm set in.
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Blair announces more than $273M in air defence, drone equipment for Latvia mission

Blair announces more than $273M in air defence, drone equipment for Latvia mission

BRUSSELS — The federal government is spending more than $273 million to acquire new military equipment for NATO's Canada-led battle group in Latvia. That includes $227.5 million for a short-range air defence system from Saab Canada Inc.
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In the news today: Canada-led NATO mission gets boost, BC safe-use site off the table

In the news today: Canada-led NATO mission gets boost, BC safe-use site off the table

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Despite council support, VCH no longer considering contentious drug consumption site

Despite council support, VCH no longer considering contentious drug consumption site

Vancouver Coastal Health says it is no longer considering a stand-alone supervised consumption site in Richmond, British Columbia.
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Trudeau warns Israel of 'catastrophic' consequences of pending Rafah offensive

Trudeau warns Israel of 'catastrophic' consequences of pending Rafah offensive

OTTAWA — An Israeli military offensive into the densely populated area where some 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge in the Gaza Strip would be "catastrophic," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late Wednesday.
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Assisted-dying expansion delay not based on stereotypes around mental illness: Virani

Assisted-dying expansion delay not based on stereotypes around mental illness: Virani

OTTAWA — Canada's justice minister is rejecting charges that the federal government is perpetuating mental-illness stereotypes by delaying a planned expansion of medical assistance in dying.
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First Nations, Jim Balsillie slam government over lack of consultation on AI bill

First Nations, Jim Balsillie slam government over lack of consultation on AI bill

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is warning it could take the Liberal government to court over its proposed privacy and artificial intelligence bill.
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Manitoba child advocate calls for more supports after family killed

Manitoba child advocate calls for more supports after family killed

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's advocate for children and youth is calling on the provincial government to better support young people facing intimate partner violence after a man was charged with killing five family members, including his three young children
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Prince Harry and Meghan in Whistler, B.C., for Invictus Games training camp

Prince Harry and Meghan in Whistler, B.C., for Invictus Games training camp

WHISTLER, B.C. — It was a love-in in Whistler, B.C., as Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, attended Invictus Games training sessions a year before Canada is set to host the games.
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