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[published_date] Canada's privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" access to the airline's systems. The airline said in a statement last month that a "sophisticated, criminal" third party was able to access to some personal and travel-related data in June. WestJet said the safety of its…

[published_date] More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are poised for a possible strike later this month after members voted in favour of strike action, according to the union representing the flight attendants.  The Air Canada Component of CUPE said in a press release Tuesday that after months of negotiation on a new contract, no agreement…

[published_date] Firefighting efforts continue against two wildfires burning out of control on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula. (Ryan Cooke/CBC)Police are investigating a string of wildfires that have taken place in the Conception Bay North community of Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, dating back to May. Officers in the Trinity-Conception area are working with the RCMP's East District General Investigation Section,…

[published_date] Two Jewish 2SLGBTQ+ groups recently barred from marching in Montreal's Pride parade have been reinstated. Fierté Montréal, the organization that manages Montreal's Pride festival, said in a statement posted to its website on Tuesday that it was reaffirming its invitation to all communities to take part in the celebrations.  "Fierté Montréal wishes for every…

[published_date] Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to use Canadian lumber to build homes and provide financial supports for the forestry sector as the U.S. hikes duties on the softwood industry. "We will be our own best customer by relying on more Canadian lumber for Canadian projects," Carney said at the announcement held a manufacturing mill…

[published_date] The Regional District of Nanaimo has issued a new evacuation alert for properties near the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island. The latest alert, which adds to an existing one and means residents are expected to be ready to leave at a moment's notice, affects addresses on three roads in the area. The Wesley…

[published_date] Organizers at the Juno Awards, Canada's biggest music awards show, say they plan to introduce Latin music recording of the year at the 2026 edition. The new category will recognize Canadian musicians across all Latin American languages and genres who've released music in the eligible year. It's the latest move by the Junos to…

[published_date] Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are in Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum as the Canadian government looks to boost economic ties with its ally amid a trade war with the United States. Champagne's office said the two senior cabinet ministers are meeting with Sheinbaum on Tuesday. Champagne is also meeting with stakeholders that have…

[published_date] Two years after the fatal implosion of the Titan submersible, the United States Coast Guard has released the results of its investigation. (Galafilm Productions)The United States Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has released its final report on the company responsible for operating the Titan submersible, which imploded two years ago while attempting to dive to the wreckage…

[published_date] Hillary Clinton had Jeffrey Epstein killed. Barack Obama was not born in the United States. The pharmaceutical industry was responsible for the spread of COVID-19. These are all conspiracies with no basis in fact, says University of Ottawa professor Daniel Stockemer — but his research shows that theories like them are gaining traction among young…

[published_date] A group of citizens and climate advocacy groups have filed a court case to stop the Saskatchewan government from maintaining the province's three coal-fired power plants past 2030.  Citizens for Public Justice, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, and three people from Saskatchewan and Manitoba are behind the lawsuit. Represented by Saskatchewan-based environmental lawyer Glenn Wright, they…

[published_date] Ontario craft brewers and distillers say they're sighing in relief after new provincial alcohol tax cuts came into effect on Aug. 1, reducing taxes and markups for spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and local beer.  The changes come as Premier Doug Ford's government works "to support a modernized and competitive alcohol marketplace," according to a notice…