This week's car theft summit was, if nothing else, a chance for the Liberals to be seen taking the issue seriously. But if they want to beat back Pierre Poilievre's slogans, they obviously need to demonstrate "serious action." The Liberals can accuse the Conservatives of riding on 'catchy' lines, but …
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Some virtual care companies putting patients’ personal health data at risk, new study finds
Virtual care became a convenient way to access health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new study has raised concerns that patients' private health data isn't always being adequately protected from pharmaceutical companies and other third parties. Canadian researchers have patient privacy concerns as industry grows post-COVID This story …
Read More »Some virtual care companies putting patient data at risk, new study finds
Virtual care became a convenient way to access health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new study has raised concerns that patients' private health data isn't always being adequately protected from pharmaceutical companies and other third parties. Canadian researchers have patient privacy concerns as industry grows post-COVID This story …
Read More »Canada women’s hockey team poised to reverse-sweep U.S. after shutout in Regina
Canada's women's hockey team is poised to reverse-sweep the United States after tying the 2023-24 Rivalry Series at three games apiece, winning 3-0 Friday night in Regina. Spooner opens scoring early in 3rd period en route to 3rd straight win against rivals Canada's women's hockey team is poised to reverse-sweep …
Read More »Hunting TV show host, his wife fined $31K for poaching in B.C. and Alberta
The host of a British Columbia-based backcountry hunting show and his wife have been found guilty of several poaching charges in B.C. and Alberta, conservation services in both provinces said Thursday. Other charges still pending against Michel and Lynn Beaulieu in B.C.: court records The host of a British Columbia-based …
Read More »Mother in Inuit identity fraud case pleads guilty, charges against daughters withdrawn
Lawyer John Scott Cowan said Karima Manji, the mother of Amira and Nadya Gill, entered the plea Friday morning and took “full responsibility for the matters at hand.” Karima Manji and her daughters were charged with fraud over $5,000 in September 2023 A Toronto mother involved in a case of …
Read More »Supreme Court declares Indigenous child welfare law constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government's Indigenous child welfare law, dismissing Quebec's appeal in a landmark opinion affirming Indigenous Peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services. High court dismisses Quebec’s challenge to the legislation The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government's …
Read More »Real estate firm sues Edmonton homeless organization for breach of contract over $5M donation
A subsidiary company of the Katz Group is suing a local agency that provides services to the city’s homeless population for breach of contract. The donation was conditionally promised to Boyle Street Community Services, court docs show A subsidiary company of the Katz Group is suing a local agency that …
Read More »Human trafficking victim says he was forced to target Canadians in crypto investment scam
A man who targeted Canadians for cryptocurrency investment scams is speaking out after escaping the Cambodian compound where he was forced to do it. Investment fraud represented highest proportion of victim losses in Canada in 2023 A man who targeted Canadians for cryptocurrency investment scams is speaking out after escaping …
Read More »Violent online groups are pressuring youth into harming themselves, authorities warn
Authorities in Canada and the U.S. are warning the public about violent online groups that deliberately target vulnerable minors and pressure them into recording or livestreaming self-harm and producing child sexual abuse material. RCMP is investigating suspected cases and urging victims to come forward WARNING: This article contains graphic content …
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