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Access to InformationWho knew what when? A timeline of the Bernardo case and controversial prison transfer
OTTAWA — The Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday that a review found Paul Bernardo’s transfer to a medium-security prison […]
PrivacyBernardo to stay in medium security prison as correctional service defends transferOTTAWA — The decision to transfer serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison was sound, the Correctional […]
Access to InformationNuclear threat from Ukraine war prompts Ottawa to update plans for catastropheOTTAWA — Canada is dusting off and updating emergency protocols to deal with fallout from a possible tactical nuclear exchange […]
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PrivacyConsumer Privacy Protection Act could lead to fines for deceptive designs in apps and websites
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic […]
WhistleblowingChinese SARS whistleblower Jiang Yanyong dies at 91BEIJING (AP) — Jiang Yanyong, a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and […]
Access to InformationThe Online News Act could give Google and Meta too much influence over Canadian news orgsThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic […]
Access to InformationNewfoundland and Labrador telehealth line advises most callers to go see a doctorST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Reports from the company running Newfoundland and Labrador’s public health line show more than three-quarters of […]
PrivacyRansomware group behind 2021 cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador health networkST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Hive ransomware group was behind the cyberattack that brought Newfoundland and Labrador’s health-care system to […]
PrivacyProvince increases support for victims of abuse and exploitationOn March 13, Manitoba’s Justice Minister, Kelvin Goertzen, announced an amendment to the Intimate Image Protection Act (IIPA) which will […]
PrivacyIndigo union demands more details on cyberattack, support for affected workersTORONTO — A union representing 200 employees of Indigo Books & Music Inc. is calling on the retailer to disclose […]
WhistleblowingTheranos exec Sunny Balwani loses bid to delay prison termA federal judge has rejected former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s bid to remain free while he appeals his conviction […]