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Chinese and North Korean actors are “likely” to work towards targeting upcoming elections in the United States, India and South Korea, a new report from Microsoft is warning. The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), the computing giant’s security research group, warns the two countries’ cyber and influence abilities are growing. …
Read More »Another Ontario school board joins lawsuit against major social media companies
The Simcoe County District School Board is joining forces with four other school boards in suing the companies behind major social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Simcoe County District School Board Chair Jodi Lloyd confirmed it is in the process of joining fellow school boards in the lawsuit, …
Read More »Police still trying to find hit-and-run driver who struck 2 teens in Caledon – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police say they’re still trying to find a hit-and-run driver who struck two teens in Caledon in November, leaving one of the victims with critical injuries. Ontario Provincial Police issued a renewed appeal for information Friday regarding the collision. Police said that …
Read More »Downtown revitalization on agenda for Winnipeg announcement Friday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s premier and health minister are set to make an announcement about downtown revitalization Friday morning. Wab Kinew and Uzoma Asagwara will be joined by Jim Ludlow of True North Real Estate Development and Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs …
Read More »Insp. Kirk Robertson named next chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Peterborough
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A familiar face will lead the Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay, Ont., as veteran Insp. Kirk Robertson will be the service’s next chief of police. The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Services Board made the announcement on Friday, noting the selection …
Read More »Spring storm: tens of thousands remain without power in Quebec, Ontario
About 50,000 Hydro-Québec customers are still without power as work crews continue restoring electricity after a major spring storm. A notice from the utility says about 1,200 workers are in the field. Hydro One workers in Ontario are chipping away at the remaining outages in that province. There are still …
Read More »Youth try to hook Walter at 35th Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough
Hundreds of youth hope to reel in the elusive Walter the rainbow trout during the 35th annual Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough, Ont., later this month. The prized fish, which weighs six to eight pounds, is the main attraction of the annual fishing derby on Saturday, April 27 …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets goalie Brossoit gets nod as Masterton Trophy nominee – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets’ backup goaltender may not see receive as much attention as the team’s all-star starter, but his quiet dedication to the game has earned him a nod for a prestigious NHL award. Laurent Brossoit, the Jets announced Friday, is Winnipeg’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy — …
Read More »RCMP make changes following scathing report on handling of sexual assault investigation
A rural Alberta family has received a formal apology from the RCMP over allegations, since validated, they filed with the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission about the mishandling of their teenage daughter’s sexual assault case. The investigation dates back to 2018, when the girl went to a party. Global News …
Read More »Ontario to give free counselling to families of fallen first responders
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2024 1:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide. …
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