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Thousands of CRA and government accounts disabled after cyberattack
OTTAWA - Hackers used more than 9,000 stolen usernames and passwords to apply for government services, and also targeted about 5,500 Canada Revenue Agency accounts, the federal government said in an a...
Aug 16, 2020
Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools
MONTREAL - Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member a...
Aug 16, 2020
On small Maritime campuses, a reopening that for many means a quiet room, alone
SACKVILLE, N.B. - At some of Canada's smaller universities, academic life is set to resume amid the pandemic. But for many this year, the thrill of arriving on campus will be replaced b...
Aug 16, 2020
Fleury, Golden Knights beat Blackhawks for 3-0 series lead
EDMONTON - Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 26 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. William Karlsson and Patr...
Aug 16, 2020
Five B.C. First Nations say salmon decision shows systemic racism at DFO
OTTAWA - Five British Columbia First Nations are challenging a federal decision on salmon fishing in their territories this year, and they are accusing federal fisheries officials of sy...
Aug 16, 2020
Free Thought extends world record thoroughbred winning streak
A locally owned horse extended it's world record winning streak for thoroughbreds on Saturday. Free Thought, who was bred in California and is owned by Sexsmith's Chuck Stojan, won the Evergreen Park ...
Aug 16, 2020
Grande Prairie goes for another fundraising title with Burgers to Beat MS campaign Thursday
The MS Society is hoping Grande Prairie can come through like it has for the last seven years for its retooled Burgers to Beat MS campaign, which goes Thursday, August 20 at A&W locations across C...
Aug 16, 2020
Five B.C. First Nations say salmon decision shows systemic racism at DFO
OTTAWA - Five British Columbia First Nations are challenging a federal decision on salmon fishing in their territories this year, and they are accusing federal fisheries officials of sy...
Aug 16, 2020
COVID-19 puts brakes on further exploration of Franklin wrecks
OTTAWA - For only the second time in 12 years, Marc-Andre Bernier and his underwater archaeology team at Parks Canada will not be heading north to explore the wrecks of the doomed Arctic expediti...
Aug 16, 2020
Telephone service begins between UAE and Israel as ties open
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Telephone service between the United Arab Emirates and Israel began working Sunday as the two countries open diplomatic ties, part of a deal brokered by the U.S. that req...
Aug 16, 2020