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Auditor general calls for stronger federal action on cloud cybersecurity

Auditor general calls for stronger federal action on cloud cybersecurity

OTTAWA — Government departments must do more to ensure secure storage of information in the digital cloud amid the rising threat of cyberattacks, the federal auditor general has warned.
Trudeau deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing the Iranian regime

Trudeau deletes tweet that cited false information in denouncing the Iranian regime

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office confirmed on Tuesday that it deleted a tweet from his official account that denounced Iran based on incomplete "initial reporting" that "lacked necessary context.
Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

Trudeau pledges cash for infrastructure and making vaccines in developing countries

BADUNG, Indonesia — At a G20 summit that has been overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced pledges Tuesday to help developing countries improve their infrastructure, go green and make COVID-19 vaccines.
G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

G20 funding announcement, Lucki to testify at EA inquiry: In The News for Nov. 15

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 Nov. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spreads across Canada

Bird flu fighters in B.C. face unprecedented challenge, as H5N1 spreads across Canada

VANCOUVER — By some measures, the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia pale when compared to the devastating eruption of the disease in 2004 that prompted a cull of 17 million birds.
Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

'Freedom Convoy' put Canada's reputation at stake as U.S. voiced concerns: officials

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protests that took over downtown Ottawa last winter and inspired several border blockades caused serious concerns about Canada's international reputation and its economic security, senior Canadian officials say.
Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Vancouver police say they've identified the suspects who threw maple syrup on an Emily Carr painting and glued themselves to a wall at the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend. Sgt.
Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masks, Alberta premier says don't panic

Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masks, Alberta premier says don't panic

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health strongly recommended Monday that residents wear masks in indoor public settings to protect children from a "triple threat" of respiratory viruses, while Alberta's premier said she will not impose a
Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

Ex-PQ member Harold LeBel admits to kissing complainant but denies sex assault charge

RIMOUSKI, Que. — Within seconds of taking the witness stand Monday, former Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel strongly denied the sexual assault allegation against him.
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