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Locked-up computer systems only part of 'terrifying' ransomware scourge

Locked-up computer systems only part of 'terrifying' ransomware scourge

TORONTO — A shadowy group of cyber criminals that attacked a prominent nursing organization and Canadian Tire store has successfully targeted other companies with clients in governments, health care, insurance and other sectors.
WE Charity controversy prompts examination of group's overseas footprint

WE Charity controversy prompts examination of group's overseas footprint

The controversy around WE Charity in Canada is opening the door to a public discussion about whether WE — and groups like it — actually help the African communities where they operate.
Mi'kmaq power, inside and beyond Ottawa, stronger than in past fishery battles

Mi'kmaq power, inside and beyond Ottawa, stronger than in past fishery battles

HALIFAX — When Jaime Battiste was in his early 20s, cable news channels were full of images of Mi'kmaq fishermen in New Brunswick battling federal fisheries officers over seized lobster traps.
Quebec ticket holder wins Saturday night's $8.4 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Quebec ticket holder wins Saturday night's $8.4 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — A ticket holder in Quebec won Saturday night's $8.4 million Lotto 649 jackpot. The draw's guaranteed $1 million prize also went to a lottery player in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Sept.
Montreal demonstrators demand climate justice a year after Greta Thunberg speech

Montreal demonstrators demand climate justice a year after Greta Thunberg speech

MONTREAL — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday to protest planetary warming on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 26

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:58 p.m. EDT on Sept. 26, 2020: There are 151,671 confirmed cases in Canada.
Demonstration in Fredericton as private abortion clinic to lose its doctor

Demonstration in Fredericton as private abortion clinic to lose its doctor

FREDERICTON — A doctor who runs a private abortion clinic in Fredericton says he can't afford to continue subsidizing the service and is leaving the practice for another job at the end of this month. Dr.
Officials report just one active COVID case in Nova Scotia, no new case Saturday

Officials report just one active COVID case in Nova Scotia, no new case Saturday

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, leaving just one active case in the province as of Saturday. Public Health officials say that person is currently hospitalized in intensive care.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. There were also two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, but neither of them were won. The jackpot for the next draw on Sept.
RCMP charge man with falsely claiming involvement in terrorism

RCMP charge man with falsely claiming involvement in terrorism

OTTAWA — The RCMP has arrested and charged an Ontario man with falsely claiming to have committed terrorist acts.
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