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Global effort targeted fake computer updates tied to Russian cybercriminals: RCMP
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (175+ words) OTTAWA " The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators say Soc Gholish malware " linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp…...
In the news today: Stronach ruling expected, protein shortages, Palestinian exhibit
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (607+ words) Judge to deliver ruling today in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial An Ontario judge is expected to deliver her ruling today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, pleaded not guilty to 12 charges stemming…...
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said Thursday. The federation earlier said the 23-year-old Wahi was not…...
Canadian shot dead at South Africa wildlife park in apparent accident: officials
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) OTTAWA " A Canadian was shot and killed at a South African wilderness park on Wednesday in what authorities said appears to be an accident. The South African Police Service said a 69-year-old Canadian man asked a park guide whether his…...
Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
1+ week, 1+ day ago (815+ words) The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard's bid for full parole this month because it found the former Hedley frontman, now a convicted sexual offender, requires professional supervision. The board instead granted Hoggard six months of day parole at…...
Black groups say Montreal police racism allegations deserve public inquiry
1+ week, 1+ day ago (413+ words) MONTREAL " A coalition of Black community groups has joined calls for an independent public inquiry into allegations of racism within the Montreal police force that have led to 14 officers being reassigned and two others facing potential criminal charges. Members of…...
Police in Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (947+ words) MONTREAL " Police in some of Quebec's largest metropolitan regions have handed out thousands of fines over the past six years to citizens for allegedly hurling insults at officers or other municipal officials, according to internal data obtained by The Canadian…...
Federal bail bill becomes law as two other crime bills await passage
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) OTTAWA " Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday he hopes all three of the crime bills introduced by the Liberal government become law before Parliament rises for the summer. Bail Bill C-14 received royal assent and became law on Monday, in what…...
Guns-for-hire networks behind Toronto shootings, including at U. S. Consulate: police
1+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) TORONTO " Multiple shootings in Toronto, including one at the U. S. Consulate in March, have been linked to "multi-layered" gun-for-hire networks that recruit young people to carry out the crimes, police said Tuesday. Chief Myron Demkiw said similar networks have also targeted…...
A timeline of how Canada's assisted dying laws evolved
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1204+ words) OTTAWA " Efforts to legalize assisted dying in Canada date back decades and the issue has been the subject of debate in Parliament and at the country's top court. Here are some key dates: 1892: Canada's first Criminal Code included a provision…...