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Canadians likely to be targeted by foreign actors in next election, cyber agency says

Canadians likely to be targeted by foreign actors in next election, cyber agency says

OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity agency is warning that Canadians are likely to run into some effort by foreign actors to influence or otherwise interfere with their right to vote in the next election.
'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — "A" is for agriculture, "B" is for broncs, bulls and barrel racing, and "Y" is for Yahoo! A new children's book has been released by writer Jennifer Webster and illustrator Karen Coe to capture the spirit of the Calgary Stampede.
Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1

Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1

VICTORIA — The federal government says cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters in November, but they must follow public health requirements.
Twister terror in Ontario and border moves: In The News for July 16

Twister terror in Ontario and border moves: In The News for July 16

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 July 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ... BARRIE, Ont.
Muslim charity heading to court over 'unfair' suspension levied by revenue agency

Muslim charity heading to court over 'unfair' suspension levied by revenue agency

OTTAWA — A long-established Muslim international relief charity says it will ask a federal court to overturn the national revenue agency's decision to suspend its ability to issue tax receipts following an audit.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Wildfires prompt evacuation orders, alerts in B.C.

Wildfires prompt evacuation orders, alerts in B.C.

A lack of resources is forcing officials in British Columbia to triage the wildfire fight to focus on the blazes that threaten lives and safety.
Aiming to allow vaccinated Americans into Canada by mid-August: PM to premiers

Aiming to allow vaccinated Americans into Canada by mid-August: PM to premiers

WASHINGTON — Canada is getting ready to welcome the world again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quietly indicated late Thursday as his office disclosed a target of mid-August for when the border might reopen for fully vaccinated Americans.
Justice minister asks for investigation of lawyers

Justice minister asks for investigation of lawyers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s justice minister has written to the provincial law society requesting it investigate the conduct of lawyers working with an organization that hired a private investigator to follow a judge.
Several people injured, 'catastrophic' damage after tornado hits Barrie

Several people injured, 'catastrophic' damage after tornado hits Barrie

BARRIE — Several people were injured and many more were displaced Thursday after a tornado ripped through part of a southern Ontario city, its mayor said as he expressed relief that no lives had been lost in the destruction.
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