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LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians' health data has finally been made public after an Ontario court dismissed the company's appeal to prevent its release.
Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police

Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police

MONTREAL — An anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday is stirring up talk about a controversial former bylaw that once prohibited protesters in the city from wearing masks.
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows

More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows

MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province's auto insurance board shows that evening road accidents — including those involving pedestrians — rise sharply in the 30 days after clocks move back in the
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a "vibecession" that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that starting Dec.
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed national security strategy setting out a framework for Canada's security, defence and diplomatic posture.
Saskatchewan premier says he won't allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes

Saskatchewan premier says he won't allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes

REGINA — Saskatchewan legislators are back in the house, with Premier Scott Moe’s government promising to do more on affordability, to do better on health care and education, and to do their best to behave in the chamber.

A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fight

Lawyers for a voting machine company that’s suing Fox News want to question founder Rupert Murdoch about his contentious efforts to change his family trust , the attorneys told a court Monday. Election-tech company Smartmatic's $2.

What diversity does - and doesn't - look like in Trump's Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden's administration, but several people of color and women appear likely to serve in top roles.

Nova Scotia election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes

TORONTO — Ontario passed divisive legislation Monday that will prevent municipalities from adding certain new bike lanes and remove others on three main Toronto roads – a sign, the opposition says, that the premier is too focused on fighting Toronto