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Federal Court of Appeal sides with privacy watchdog in long-running Facebook case

Federal Court of Appeal sides with privacy watchdog in long-running Facebook case

OTTAWA — A panel of judges says Facebook broke federal privacy law by failing to adequately inform users of the risks to their data upon signing up to the popular social media platform.
Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal

TORONTO — A justice with Ontario's Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country's top court.
Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals

Canada begins process to impose tariffs on Chinese batteries, critical minerals

NANAIMO, B.C. — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the required consultation period to impose tariffs on more clean energy goods coming from China will begin today.
Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

Business lobby group warns Ottawa digital services tax could 'imperil' trade talks

WASHINGTON — One of Canada’s most influential business lobby groups is warning Ottawa about damage to the relationship with the United States after the Biden administration escalated efforts to halt the federal government's tax on large foreign digit
In the news today: Former BoC governor will address Liberal caucus, NDP caucus begins

In the news today: Former BoC governor will address Liberal caucus, NDP caucus begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

BC United sources leak 'extremism' file on B.C. Conservatives' executive Isidorou

VICTORIA — An opposition research file on the "extremism" of the Conservative Party of British Columbia's executive director has been leaked by BC United sources, less than two weeks after the parties' leaders announced a deal to work together in the
B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

B.C. sets up a panel on bear deaths, will review conservation officer training

Conservation officers destroyed 603 black and 23 grizzly bears in 2023, according to figures from the B.C. government.
Police union calls for 'fulsome public safety plan' in B.C. ahead of provincial vote

Police union calls for 'fulsome public safety plan' in B.C. ahead of provincial vote

VICTORIA — The national union for RCMP officers is seeking to make public safety and bail reform a British Columbia election issue after repeat offenders were arrested for violent crimes, including a pair of gruesome attacks in downtown Vancouver las
Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

Protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.
Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.
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