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Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Speaking at an Ottawa gala late Wednesday, former prime minister Stephen Harper said that Canada must urgently pivot in the face of an erratic U.S. president and reduce its dependence on the American market to protect its sovereignty and the continued functioning of the economy. Source link
Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says
Canada Computers & Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it. Source link
Southern Alberta Mustangs to play benefit game after 3 players die in crash
The Southern Alberta Mustangs will suit up for a game against the Stavely Spurs Alumni team on Sunday in honour of a trio of players who died when their vehicle collided with a semi truck hauling gravel. Source link
Suspect in fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. faces new terrorism charges
A man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C. last year was indicted on four additional counts of terrorism, according to a new indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday. Source link
Canadian hockey star Gavin McKenna charged with aggravated assault in Pennsylvania
Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, 18, has been charged in the U.S. with assault, according to court documents obtained by CBC News. Source link
Is Canada now the underdog in women's hockey?
CBC Sports’ daily Olympic newsletter assesses Canada’s chances to repeat as women’s hockey champions and looks ahead to the Canadians to watch on Thursday at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
How the Epstein files unravelled a senior British politician's career — and now threaten PM Starmer's job
As the U.K.’s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister’s judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest drop revealed […]
Civil rights lawyer says Trump officials couldn’t break her spirit, so they doctored her photo instead
Minnesota civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was shocked when she learned the White House had posted an altered photo of her appearing to sob during her arrest when, in fact, she was calm and poised. Source link
Federal bill wants to make it easier to share Canadians' electronic medical records
The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information to be shared safely across electronic systems. Source link
Taiwan's envoy to Canada says fear of China may be delaying trade deal
Taiwan’s representative in Canada says he is concerned the Liberal government may be deliberately delaying the signing of a trade agreement with Taipei to preserve its relationship with China. Source link