The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has passed a resolution asking for a law that would oblige people to hand over the passwords to their electronic devices if there was approval from a judge. Currently, police can obtain warrants… »
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International group of mayors unite against Great Lakes decision
Earlier this year a decision was made in the U.S, to allow a community to withdraw its municipal water from Lake Michigan, even though it was outside the Great Lakes water basin. A coalition of some 100 mayors and local… »
Website for adulterers lacked privacy protection: officials
Privacy officials in Canada and Australia have found that Ashley Madison had inadequate security safeguards and policies in spite of its claims of offering secure services. The Canadian-based website catered to married people seeking affairs and was hacked last year,… »
Individual taxes up, corporate taxes down
“The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than on housing, food and clothing combined,” says the Fraser Institute, described as a conservative and libertarian think-tank. It says that 42.4 per cent of the average family’s income went to taxes… »
Economy, Highlights, International, Society
Vancouver housing shortage now affecting students
Many news stories have covered the skyrocketing prices of housing in and around the western port city of Vancouver. With the fall school season just around the corner, some 6,000 students at Vancouver’s University of British Columbia are still waiting… »
Rail safety renewed issue after collision in mid-Toronto
Two Canadian Pacific Railway trains collided in the middle of Toronto early yesterday, in a neighbourhood with backyards on both sides of the tracks. The trains, going in opposite directions, made contact just as one train was changing tracks. No… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Elizabeth May continues as Green Party leader
Elizabeth May, leader of Canada’s Green Party, announced this morning she is staying on in the position as leader. Last week Ms. May announced she was taking some time to reflect on her future after the party voted to support… »
History: August 22, 1914: War Measures Act
At the start of First World War, the Canadian Government voted in an “Act to confer certain powers upon the Governor-in-Council in the event of war, invasion, or insurrection, real or apprehended”. The proposal came in effect on August 22,… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Sockeye salmon numbers plunge
The official forecast for sockeye salmon in western Canada’s Fraser River has dropped from 2.3 million to 1.1 million, reports CBC. If it holds, that would be the lowest number on record. The government has suspended all sockeye fisheries there… »
Canadian duck producers ramping up output
Canadian duck producers are planning to double their output even though they face tough competition from cheaper imports, reports Canadian Press (CP). Their production costs are higher and strong safety regulations make their products less competitive in terms of price.… »
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