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[published_date] The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company's response and commitment to added security measures. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the probe was launched in February after his office received a breach report from…

[published_date] Hundreds of people from a First Nation in Saskatchewan fleeing raging wildfires have sought refuge in Alberta, as cities in their home province have run out of room to accommodate more evacuees. Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have triggered nine evacuation orders as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) dashboard. Thousands of…

[published_date] The happiest day of their lives became a little more fabulous for one couple and their wedding party, who made an impromptu appearance in the Halifax Pride Parade in a determined bid to get to their venue on time. "I'll never forget it as long as I live. And I know my partner won't either.…

[published_date] Elizabeth Patrick has more questions than answers after learning her father's grave was empty. Patrick is from England, and was estranged from her father. After years of searching for him she learned he was buried at Green Acres Cemetery just outside of Winnipeg. She wanted to have him relocated to Woodland Cemetery in Ontario, but when…

[published_date] The first two innings have never been Kevin Gausman's forte but when he gets off to a quick start he knows it's going to be a good game. Gausman struck out Trent Grisham and two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge in the first two at bats of the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-1 victory over…

[published_date] Canadian exporters across a wide range of industries have a way to escape U.S. President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs.  That escape hatch is compliance with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the three-way free trade deal signed by Trump back in 2018.  U.S. and Canadian officials have said the across-the-board tariffs Trump is threatening to impose…

[published_date] Nathan Mutch stood in disbelief when he opened his honey bee hives this spring. The commercial beekeeper said it was heartbreaking to discover he had lost about three million bees and all but one of 60 hives. "It was incredibly depressing because we love our bees, just like they're our pets," Mutch said. Mutch…

[published_date] The pace of housing construction starts in Nova Scotia needs to more than double for the next decade in order to restore affordability to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report. Canada's housing agency estimates that the province's current rate of housing starts is about 5,400 a year. According…

[published_date] A B.C. nurse has documented a giant sea turtle swimming off the coast of Haida Gwaii, a collection of islands off B.C.'s northwest coast — a sighting that's being celebrated by conservation specialists, as leatherback sea turtles are critically endangered in Canada.  Victoria Bradshaw, who works as a nurse in a remote fishing lodge on Haida Gwaii, was…

[published_date] A U.S. Republican senator says she doesn't think President Donald Trump's past comments about making Canada the 51st state are helpful as the two countries are locked in negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was in Ottawa as part of a bipartisan delegation meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…

[published_date] Standing on the roof of Jackson Square, Belinda Sarkodie's older brother shared with people gathered at a vigil what his sister meant to him and his family.  "Belinda wasn't just my sister — she was my friend, my encouragement and one of the kindest souls I've ever known," said Richard Sarkodie, pausing at times as a family friend rubbed his back.  "It's…

[published_date] Provincial fire duty officer Wes Morgan is hoping rainfall will help with efforts to fight out of control fires. (Submitted by Peter Barfoot)A wildfire threatening a community in central Newfoundland has grown, but officials are optimistic forecasted rain and wind blowing in the right direction will help efforts to contain it. In a lunch-hour…