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Government developing cybersecurity certification process for defence contractors
By The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government says certain defence contracts will be subject to a mandatory cybersecurity certification process starting in 2024. Defence Minister Anita Anand says contractors are often targets of malicious cyberattacks that threaten unclassified information and put supply chains at risk. Anand was speaking at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unprecedented string of Nova Scotia wildfires still burning after four days
By The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
HALIFAX – As an unprecedented string of wildfires in Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day, fire officials were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather. But that probably won’t happen until Friday night, according to the latest forecast. Still, there were indications today that provincial officials would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather Network summer forecast: El Nino to bring warm temp west, cooler temp east
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
A summer forecast warns western wildfires will likely continue to be “a major concern,” with higher-than-normal temperatures expected when the second fire season ramps up in July and peaks in August. The Weather Network released predictions Wednesday that point to a cooler season overall in Canada, although there will likely be periods of hot and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The News for May 31 : How did Canada’s economy fare in March?
By The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 31 … What we are watching in Canada … Statistics Canada is set to release today its latest reading on how the economy fared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax fire officials worry about sudden ‘reburn’ of northwest of city
By The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
Halifax’s deputy fire chief says an out-of-control wildfire burning northwest of the city has not grown beyond the evacuation perimeter, where 200 homes and structures have been either damaged or destroyed since the fire started Sunday. But Deputy Chief David Meldrum stressed at a late-day news conference Tuesday that the blaze is not out, adding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec firm to pay $10M to avoid charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials
By Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2023
A Quebec forensics company promised millions of dollars in bribes to officials in the Philippines, including a cabinet minister and his brother, as it sought lucrative police contracts, according to a statement of facts attached to a deal the firm struck to avoid prosecution in Canada. The deal between Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No winning ticket sold for Tuesday’s $65 million Lotto Max jackpot
By The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2023
There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday’s Lotto Max $65 million draw. However, one of eight available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each was won by a ticket holder in Quebec. The jackpot for the next draw on June 2 will be an estimated $70 million, with 10 $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Alberta community of Fort Chipewyan evacuated due to wildfire
By The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2023
FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. – A hamlet in northern Alberta has been placed under an evacuation order as a wildfire burns nearby. Residents of Fort Chipewyan, a community of about 800 people, had been told earlier in the day to be ready to leave with 15 minutes’ notice. Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug policy advocacy group Moms Stop the Harm wants meeting with Poilievre
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2023
OTTAWA – The co-founder of a network of mothers whose children died of drug overdoses says she wants to speak with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his opposition to prescribing a safer supply of opioids to those living with addiction. Leslie McBain of the group Moms Stop the Harm joined other advocates and Green Party ... Read More »
1 responseWhat a Danielle Smith win in Alberta means for federal Liberals and Conservatives
By Stephanie Taylor and Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2023
OTTAWA – Danielle Smith’s electoral victory in Alberta could spell the beginnings of a renewed confrontation between her province and Ottawa over climate policy – and create fodder for future attacks against the federal Tories, political observers say. The United Conservative Party leader’s majority win over Rachel Notley’s NDP in Monday’s provincial vote put an ... Read More »
1 responseFeds urged to follow U.S. lead on permitting reform; Wilkinson ‘won’t cut corners’
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2023
WASHINGTON – It may not sound like the stuff of a taut political thriller, but permitting reform – streamlining the drawn-out approval process for energy projects – has been a key plot point in Washington’s latest debt-ceiling drama. On Tuesday, Canada introduced some intrigue of its own. Industry leaders say it’s vital that Ottawa, which ... Read More »
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