We partner with world-renowned scambusters to create our own fraud-fighting call centre
(via CBC)
Joining forces with top scambusters to take on scammers from around the world, the team cracks into networks of organized crime groups, watching some through their own security cameras, and confronts fraudsters in real time.
Hope area students struggle with suicidal thoughts and often can’t get help: report
(via Fraser Valley Current)
Students in the vast Fraser-Cascade school district are seeing the doctor less than those in the rest of B.C.
Insiders say Pierre Poilievre called Doug Ford for help — and the premier turned him down
(via Toronto Star)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford told Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre he would be too busy governing Ontario to help in the upcoming federal election campaign.
Operator defends former Howard Johnson hotel blamed for Granville Street disorder
(via Global News)
The non-profit group that runs a controversial Vancouver SRO is defending itself, after business owners say conditions have rapidly deteriorated in the area.
Ontario’s police force using ‘growing ecosystem’ of Israeli spyware – report
(via the Guardian)
Findings raise questions about extent and scope of Canadian authorities’ use of cyberweapons.
Ottawa provides $20M for BC’s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war
(via Castanet)
The federal government is providing about $20 million in funding to support British Columbia’s forestry sector, part of Ottawa’s effort to bolster the economy amid the Canada-U.S. trade war.
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
(via the Guardian)
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched.
Canadian folk duo Cassie and Maggie asked about Canadian or US loyalty at bizarre traffic stop in Ohio
(via the Globe and Mail)
While pulled over for distracted driving, the Celtic-music sister duo were asked by Ohio patrol officers about their love for the U.S.
Tesla booted from Vancouver International Auto Show over ‘safety’
(via CNN)
Tesla’s display at this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show was removed by event organizers because of safety issues revolving around the Elon Musk-led company.
Indigenous peoples have been confronted with Trump-like leaders for centuries. Here’s what we’ve learned
(via Toronto Star)
While threats to Canada’s sovereignty might understandably feel new and different for the majority, for Indigenous peoples, they are as old as Canada itself.
