The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering foreign interference, is experiencing a "major staffing crisis," a former CSE spy told Radio-Canada/CBC. CSE not immune to shortage of cybersecurity experts, chief acknowledges The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering …
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Toronto businessman accused in U.S. of helping Iran’s regime was also investigated in Canada
A Toronto businessman wanted in the United States on felony charges for allegedly helping Iran's regime evade sanctions has also been on the radar of Canadian law enforcement for more than 15 years. Salim Henareh’s business activity was tracked by RCMP, FINTRAC for 15 years A Toronto businessman wanted in …
Read More »Halifax fundraiser suing Clearwater Seafoods co-founder, alleging sexual misconduct
A professional fundraiser in Halifax is suing one of the co-founders of Clearwater Seafoods for more than $300,000, alleging he made repeated, unwelcome sexual comments toward her that made her fearful he would assault her during a work trip in 2014. Colin MacDonald has not yet filed statement of defence …
Read More »RCMP investigating Ontario government’s plan to open Greenbelt land for development
The RCMP announced Tuesday it has launched a criminal investigation into Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up Greenbelt land for development. Ford government says it will 'fully cooperate' with police investigation The RCMP announced Tuesday it has launched a criminal investigation into Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to …
Read More »Vancouver man among dead in Israel following Hamas attacks, MP says
A Vancouver-area MP says a man from his riding was among those killed when Hamas militants attacked sites in Israel early Saturday. 22-year-old Ben Mizrachi's death confirmed by MP Taleeb Noormohamed A Vancouver-area MP says a man from his riding was among those killed when Hamas militants attacked sites in …
Read More »New, fast-growing wildfire threatens more than 2 dozen properties in northeastern B.C.
Properties near Chetwynd in British Columbia's Peace region are under an evacuation alert after a wildfire discovered Sunday grew to seven square kilometres. Properties near Chetwynd in Peace region under evacuation alert due to Mount Wartenbe blaze Properties near Chetwynd in British Columbia's Peace region are under an evacuation alert …
Read More »Debate on school pronoun policy scheduled to begin in Sask. legislature Tuesday
The Saskatchewan government is expected to introduce a bill Tuesday afternoon to invoke the notwithstanding clause — part of an effort to fast track its controversial school pronoun policy. Premier Scott Moe intends to use notwithstanding clause to override courts on controversial policy The Saskatchewan government is expected to introduce …
Read More »Son of Jewish humanitarian from Winnipeg fears mother was taken hostage by Hamas in Israel
The son of a Jewish humanitarian who is originally from Winnipeg wants information regarding his mother's whereabouts and her well-being. Yonatan Zeigen says he hasn't heard from his mother, Vivian, since Hamas militants launched attacks in Israel The son of a Jewish humanitarian originally from Winnipeg wants information regarding his …
Read More »After losing their home in N.W.T. wildfires, this family is grateful to be together for Thanksgiving
For years, the Neadzo family has always hosted extended family at their home in Behchoko, N.W.T. But since that home burned down in the wildfire that hit the community this past July, they will celebrate at a different home this year for the first time. '[I’m] just going to be …
Read More »‘He was murdered saving people,’ says mother of Montreal man killed in Hamas attack on Israel
Alexandre Look, 33, was among thousands in attendance at an outdoor techno music festival near the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday when it was attacked by Hamas gunmen, his father confirmed to CBC News. Alexandre Look, 33, was one of hundreds killed at a techno music festival Saturday A Montreal man's …
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