🔥Tracking air quality and smoke from wildfires
The New York Times released a smoke and air quality forecast map.
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The New York Times released a smoke and air quality forecast map.
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Maps: Tracking Air Quality and Smoke From Wildfires in Canada and the U.S.
See maps of where smoke is traveling and how harmful the air has become.
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Nova Scotia identifies thousands of stolen records in global security breach
Officials in Nova Scotia have identified thousands of files stolen in a global data breach affecting the personal information of at least 100,000 people in the province.
Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions Minister Colton LeBlanc said Friday that a number of current and former teachers were victims of the hack, as were students, inmates and even some newborn babies.
The breach of the MOVEit file transfer system, which the province uses to transfer employee payroll information, had affected current and former employees of the public service, including those at Nova Scotia Health and the IWK hospital. The information stolen included social insurance numbers, addresses and banking information.
The stolen information includes 55,000 records with names, addresses, dates of birth and years of service involving past and present teachers. Some 26,000 students aged 16 and older had information stolen, including their dates of birth, student ID numbers and civic and mailing addresses — data that was stored in a database shared with Elections Nova Scotia.
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Officials in Nova Scotia have identified thousands of files stolen in a global data breach affecting the personal information of at least 100,000 people in the province.
Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions Minister Colton LeBlanc said Friday that a number of current and former teachers were victims of the hack, as were students, inmates and even some newborn babies.
The breach of the MOVEit file transfer system, which the province uses to transfer employee payroll information, had affected current and former employees of the public service, including those at Nova Scotia Health and the IWK hospital. The information stolen included social insurance numbers, addresses and banking information.
The stolen information includes 55,000 records with names, addresses, dates of birth and years of service involving past and present teachers. Some 26,000 students aged 16 and older had information stolen, including their dates of birth, student ID numbers and civic and mailing addresses — data that was stored in a database shared with Elections Nova Scotia.
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🔥 Smoke from Canada’s wildfires has reached as far as Norway
Over the last few days, plumes of smoke have stretched from Canada across Greenland, Iceland and made their way to Norway.
Scientists at the Climate and Environmental Research Institute in Norway (NILU) have been able to detect the increase in smoke using very sensitive instruments and then confirm its origin using forecast modeling.
People in Norway may be able to smell and even notice the smoke as a light haze but, unlike parts of the US that have seen hazardous pollution, they should experience no health impacts, said a senior scientist at NILU.
Over the coming days, the plume is expected to spread across swaths of Europe but it’s unlikely people will be able to smell or notice the smoke.
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Over the last few days, plumes of smoke have stretched from Canada across Greenland, Iceland and made their way to Norway.
Scientists at the Climate and Environmental Research Institute in Norway (NILU) have been able to detect the increase in smoke using very sensitive instruments and then confirm its origin using forecast modeling.
People in Norway may be able to smell and even notice the smoke as a light haze but, unlike parts of the US that have seen hazardous pollution, they should experience no health impacts, said a senior scientist at NILU.
Over the coming days, the plume is expected to spread across swaths of Europe but it’s unlikely people will be able to smell or notice the smoke.
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Rally against gender ideology took place in Ottawa
On Friday, a rally in Ottawa against gender ideology and indoctrination in school attracted protesters from both the anti- and pro-LGBT sides.
Chris Elston, also known as Billboard Chris, organized a rally dubbed "Education over Indoctrination", protesting against puberty blockers for children and gender ideology.
A five-hour protest resulted in police arresting five people.
"We have all these kids being taught a far-left political ideology in schools that there’s such a thing as being born in the wrong body. There’s no such thing as being born wrong," Elston says.
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On Friday, a rally in Ottawa against gender ideology and indoctrination in school attracted protesters from both the anti- and pro-LGBT sides.
Chris Elston, also known as Billboard Chris, organized a rally dubbed "Education over Indoctrination", protesting against puberty blockers for children and gender ideology.
A five-hour protest resulted in police arresting five people.
"We have all these kids being taught a far-left political ideology in schools that there’s such a thing as being born in the wrong body. There’s no such thing as being born wrong," Elston says.
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Supreme Court judge quits amid probe over alleged drunken fight
A Canadian Supreme Court judge being probed for alleged involvement in a drunken fight resigned on Monday, marking the first time a member of the top court has resigned amid questions of misconduct.
Russell Brown, appointed to the nine-judge court in August 2015, had stepped aside in February after reports emerged of a confrontation with a U.S. Marine veteran in an Arizona resort in late January.
The veteran told reporters that Brown had been drunk and made women at the resort feel uncomfortable. Brown denied this, saying the veteran was intoxicated and had punched him several times in the face without warning.
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A Canadian Supreme Court judge being probed for alleged involvement in a drunken fight resigned on Monday, marking the first time a member of the top court has resigned amid questions of misconduct.
Russell Brown, appointed to the nine-judge court in August 2015, had stepped aside in February after reports emerged of a confrontation with a U.S. Marine veteran in an Arizona resort in late January.
The veteran told reporters that Brown had been drunk and made women at the resort feel uncomfortable. Brown denied this, saying the veteran was intoxicated and had punched him several times in the face without warning.
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Alberta wildfires increase again, threatening air quality and energy production
The number of wildfires burning in Alberta is on the rise again, hurting air quality across the region and threatening oil and gas production.
The province had 76 active wildfires, up from 71 on Friday, with 23 burning out of control, according to provincial data on Monday. Smoke from the blazes — which are most active in the central and western parts of the province — was set to drift south to Calgary on Tuesday, worsening the air quality into the “high risk” category, according to Environment Canada.
Some relief is expected in the coming days, with rain and cooler weather set to help firefighters.
The amount of land burned has risen to a record 1.4 million hectares in the province.
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The number of wildfires burning in Alberta is on the rise again, hurting air quality across the region and threatening oil and gas production.
The province had 76 active wildfires, up from 71 on Friday, with 23 burning out of control, according to provincial data on Monday. Smoke from the blazes — which are most active in the central and western parts of the province — was set to drift south to Calgary on Tuesday, worsening the air quality into the “high risk” category, according to Environment Canada.
Some relief is expected in the coming days, with rain and cooler weather set to help firefighters.
The amount of land burned has risen to a record 1.4 million hectares in the province.
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Majority side with N.B. premier on gender identity: poll
The numbers from a national poll collected by market research firm Leger in May show that Premier Blaine Higgs appears to be on the right side of public opinion.
🔹The poll suggests that 57 per cent agree that schools should have to tell parents about their child’s desire to change their gender or pronouns. Meanwhile, less than a fifth — 18 per cent — feel schools shouldn’t tell parents.
🔹The same poll also asked respondents whether schools should have to place classroom materials on gender identity and sensitive race-related topics on their websites ahead of time so that parents could view them. Roughly 47 per cent polled nationally said “yes.”
🔹Meanwhile, 51 per cent of respondents feel the public school system is “moving in the wrong direction” when asked generally about education.
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The numbers from a national poll collected by market research firm Leger in May show that Premier Blaine Higgs appears to be on the right side of public opinion.
🔹The poll suggests that 57 per cent agree that schools should have to tell parents about their child’s desire to change their gender or pronouns. Meanwhile, less than a fifth — 18 per cent — feel schools shouldn’t tell parents.
🔹The same poll also asked respondents whether schools should have to place classroom materials on gender identity and sensitive race-related topics on their websites ahead of time so that parents could view them. Roughly 47 per cent polled nationally said “yes.”
🔹Meanwhile, 51 per cent of respondents feel the public school system is “moving in the wrong direction” when asked generally about education.
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N.B. minister makes 3 changes to LGBTQ-related policy
Bill Hogan, New Brunswick's minister of education, unveiled three changes to Policy 713 related to LGBTQ students.
🔹It is no longer mandatory for teachers and staff to use 'preferred' names and pronouns…
Bill Hogan, New Brunswick's minister of education, unveiled three changes to Policy 713 related to LGBTQ students.
🔹It is no longer mandatory for teachers and staff to use 'preferred' names and pronouns…
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Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie to run for leader of Ontario Liberal Party
Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie has officially registered to run for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Crombie is expected to formally announce her run at a press conference on Wednesday.
Earlier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the speculation that Crombie was considering a run, saying it would be a “slap in the face” to Mississauga residents for her to remain as mayor while running for Liberal leader.
Crombie later explained that exploring a leadership bid with the Ontario Liberal Party while remaining mayor would not present any conflicts — she would not back down from Ford either way.
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Mississauga mayor Bonnie Crombie has officially registered to run for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Crombie is expected to formally announce her run at a press conference on Wednesday.
Earlier, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the speculation that Crombie was considering a run, saying it would be a “slap in the face” to Mississauga residents for her to remain as mayor while running for Liberal leader.
Crombie later explained that exploring a leadership bid with the Ontario Liberal Party while remaining mayor would not present any conflicts — she would not back down from Ford either way.
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NDP tables pharmacare bill to pressure government
The NDP has tabled legislation to establish a universal single-payer pharmacare system in Canada.
"We believe no one should have to choose between buying their medication or buying their groceries, and this bill will move us towards that," party leader Jagmeet Singh said.
The creation of a national universal pharmacare program by the end of the year is a condition of the House of Commons supply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberals and the NDP.
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The NDP has tabled legislation to establish a universal single-payer pharmacare system in Canada.
"We believe no one should have to choose between buying their medication or buying their groceries, and this bill will move us towards that," party leader Jagmeet Singh said.
The creation of a national universal pharmacare program by the end of the year is a condition of the House of Commons supply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberals and the NDP.
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Notley to stay on as NDP leader, but will take time to consider future role
Alberta New Democratic Party Leader Rachel Notley said Tuesday that while she is staying on as leader, she’s also considering her future as the party begins evaluating its election campaign and performance.
She added she’ll review “a whole range of factors” in deciding on her future.
Notley said her party’s shadow cabinet could be announced next week following a party caucus meeting in Calgary this Thursday.
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Alberta New Democratic Party Leader Rachel Notley said Tuesday that while she is staying on as leader, she’s also considering her future as the party begins evaluating its election campaign and performance.
She added she’ll review “a whole range of factors” in deciding on her future.
Notley said her party’s shadow cabinet could be announced next week following a party caucus meeting in Calgary this Thursday.
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President of Calgary's Black Lives Matter movement charged with hate crime
The head of the Black Lives Matter movement in Calgary has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly impeding access to a Catholic school.
Court records show Adora Nwofor was charged with mischief on June 2, in connection with an incident on May 26, for allegedly “wilfully obstructing and interfering” with the use of a property “primarily used for religious worship and educational purposes.”
It’s alleged she interfered with people’s use of St. Thomas Aquinas School on 26 Avenue S.W. “for reasons of bias, prejudice, or hate based on race or ethnic origin.”
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The head of the Black Lives Matter movement in Calgary has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly impeding access to a Catholic school.
Court records show Adora Nwofor was charged with mischief on June 2, in connection with an incident on May 26, for allegedly “wilfully obstructing and interfering” with the use of a property “primarily used for religious worship and educational purposes.”
It’s alleged she interfered with people’s use of St. Thomas Aquinas School on 26 Avenue S.W. “for reasons of bias, prejudice, or hate based on race or ethnic origin.”
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RCMP opens investigation into claims China intimidated MP Chong
The head of the RCMP says the national police force is investigating allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family.
Commissioner Mike Duheme also told MPs on the procedure and House affairs committee Tuesday morning that he only learned about the matter recently, despite the fact that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) drafted a memo on the matter back in 2021.
The committee is studying an alleged 2021 Beijing plot to amass information on Chong's family in retaliation for his efforts to recognize the persecution of Uyghurs as genocide. Duheme said Chong's case is one of more than 100 investigations the RCMP has opened on foreign interference.
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The head of the RCMP says the national police force is investigating allegations China attempted to target and intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family.
Commissioner Mike Duheme also told MPs on the procedure and House affairs committee Tuesday morning that he only learned about the matter recently, despite the fact that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) drafted a memo on the matter back in 2021.
The committee is studying an alleged 2021 Beijing plot to amass information on Chong's family in retaliation for his efforts to recognize the persecution of Uyghurs as genocide. Duheme said Chong's case is one of more than 100 investigations the RCMP has opened on foreign interference.
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Raises for hospital workers who fought Doug Ford’s pay cap
Hospital workers whose unions battled Prime Minister Doug Ford’s unions Bill 124 The wage cap legislation — limiting raises to one percent annually — led to a 3.75 percent wage increase last year and 2.5 percent this year.
On Tuesday, arbitrator William Kaplan awarded raises for 45,000 registered practical nurses, personal care workers, cooks, laboratory technicians and other occupations, including food service aides.
While the increases are below inflation, which peaked at 8 percent last year, “I think they will be well received,” said Michael Gurley of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.
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Hospital workers whose unions battled Prime Minister Doug Ford’s unions Bill 124 The wage cap legislation — limiting raises to one percent annually — led to a 3.75 percent wage increase last year and 2.5 percent this year.
On Tuesday, arbitrator William Kaplan awarded raises for 45,000 registered practical nurses, personal care workers, cooks, laboratory technicians and other occupations, including food service aides.
While the increases are below inflation, which peaked at 8 percent last year, “I think they will be well received,” said Michael Gurley of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions.
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Top Toronto mayoral candidates to attend debate in final campaign stretch
The seven leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral byelection are participating in another debate tonight as the race to lead Canada's most populous city enters its final stretch.
The debate will air live at 7 p.m. and focus on key campaign issues including housing, affordability, public safety and traffic congestion.
Among invited candidates are NDP parliamentarian Olivia Chow, city councillor Josh Matlow, ex-police chief Mark Saunders, former deputy mayor Ana Bailão, councillor Brad Bradford and former Liberal provincial education minister Mitzie Hunter.
Journalist Anthony Furey was also invited: he had not been included in a number of previous mayoral debates but has gained some traction among voters according to recent polling data.
The byelection to replace John Tory, who resigned in February after admitting to an affair with a staffer, is set for June 26.
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The seven leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral byelection are participating in another debate tonight as the race to lead Canada's most populous city enters its final stretch.
The debate will air live at 7 p.m. and focus on key campaign issues including housing, affordability, public safety and traffic congestion.
Among invited candidates are NDP parliamentarian Olivia Chow, city councillor Josh Matlow, ex-police chief Mark Saunders, former deputy mayor Ana Bailão, councillor Brad Bradford and former Liberal provincial education minister Mitzie Hunter.
Journalist Anthony Furey was also invited: he had not been included in a number of previous mayoral debates but has gained some traction among voters according to recent polling data.
The byelection to replace John Tory, who resigned in February after admitting to an affair with a staffer, is set for June 26.
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🇨🇦🇷🇺 Russia threatens to cut relations with Canada over cargo plane seizure
Moscow is warning that relations with Canada are "on the verge of being severed" after the federal Liberal government moved to forfeit a massive Russian cargo plane.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Ukraine on the weekend, where he announced that Canada officially seized an airplane that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson International Airport since February 2022.
"We perceive this act as cynical and shameless theft," Russia's foreign ministry said in an English-language statement posted Tuesday.
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Moscow is warning that relations with Canada are "on the verge of being severed" after the federal Liberal government moved to forfeit a massive Russian cargo plane.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Ukraine on the weekend, where he announced that Canada officially seized an airplane that had been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson International Airport since February 2022.
"We perceive this act as cynical and shameless theft," Russia's foreign ministry said in an English-language statement posted Tuesday.
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🇨🇦🇷🇺 Canada seizes Russian cargo plane at Toronto airport
The Canadian government has seized a Russian-registered cargo plane that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since Feb. 27, 2022.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the Antonov 124…
The Canadian government has seized a Russian-registered cargo plane that has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since Feb. 27, 2022.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the Antonov 124…
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Ontario will have $22.6B in 'excess funds' that could be used on programs or debt
Ontario's budget watchdog says a look at the province's spending plan shows there will be $22.6 billion in excess funds over the next few years.
The Financial Accountability Office says through to 2025-26 the government's spending plan is $5.6 billion higher each year on average than the FAO's projections.
The $22.6 billion represents money that isn't needed to fund existing or announced programs, so it could go toward new programs, enhancing existing programs, offset any new financial pressures that materialize or pay down the province's net debt.
The FAO estimates that the health sector represents about $4.4 billion in excess funds, but most of the rest are likely contingency funds.
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Ontario's budget watchdog says a look at the province's spending plan shows there will be $22.6 billion in excess funds over the next few years.
The Financial Accountability Office says through to 2025-26 the government's spending plan is $5.6 billion higher each year on average than the FAO's projections.
The $22.6 billion represents money that isn't needed to fund existing or announced programs, so it could go toward new programs, enhancing existing programs, offset any new financial pressures that materialize or pay down the province's net debt.
The FAO estimates that the health sector represents about $4.4 billion in excess funds, but most of the rest are likely contingency funds.
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Canada suspends work with Asian infrastructure bank amid allegations of Chinese Communist Party control
Canada is suspending involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank after a high-ranking executive left the organization saying it has a “toxic culture” and is being controlled by China’s communist dictatorship.
The bank was launched in 2016, with Canada joining in 2018 and contributing US$995 million, according to the bank’s website. At today’s exchange rates that would be a contribution of US$1.35 billion. The bank is meant to invest in large infrastructure projects.
Bob Pickard, who was the bank’s director general of communications, announced on Twitter Monday that he was tendering his resignation.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government is suspending its activities at the bank and considering its options.
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Canada is suspending involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank after a high-ranking executive left the organization saying it has a “toxic culture” and is being controlled by China’s communist dictatorship.
The bank was launched in 2016, with Canada joining in 2018 and contributing US$995 million, according to the bank’s website. At today’s exchange rates that would be a contribution of US$1.35 billion. The bank is meant to invest in large infrastructure projects.
Bob Pickard, who was the bank’s director general of communications, announced on Twitter Monday that he was tendering his resignation.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government is suspending its activities at the bank and considering its options.
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Danielle Smith says she's been banned from posting on Facebook for a "few days"
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took to Twitter to say she has been banned from posting on Facebook for a few days.
“Big tech and government censorship is becoming a danger to free speech around the world,” Smith tweeted.
According to Smith, the ban will last “a few days” and she can’t post anything to her Facebook page until it is removed.
“As the Premier of a province of 4.6 million Albertans- if they can prevent me from communicating with you, imagine what they can do to any one of us,” she said.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took to Twitter to say she has been banned from posting on Facebook for a few days.
“Big tech and government censorship is becoming a danger to free speech around the world,” Smith tweeted.
According to Smith, the ban will last “a few days” and she can’t post anything to her Facebook page until it is removed.
“As the Premier of a province of 4.6 million Albertans- if they can prevent me from communicating with you, imagine what they can do to any one of us,” she said.
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🇨🇦🇭🇹 Canada to coordinate Haiti security aid from Dominican Republic
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has announced that Canada will launch a “joint security coordination cell” to respond to the ongoing crisis in Haiti this summer.
In an announcement on Thursday during a ministerial meeting, Joly said Canada will lead the effort from Haiti’s neighbour, the Dominican Republic.
The cell will “enhance international efforts in security assistance, working closely with the Haitian National Police and the United Nations to foster a sustainable environment for long-term peace and security in Haiti,” Joly said in a subsequent tweet.
The foreign minister did not specify why Canada would in part work out of the Dominican Republic.
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Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has announced that Canada will launch a “joint security coordination cell” to respond to the ongoing crisis in Haiti this summer.
In an announcement on Thursday during a ministerial meeting, Joly said Canada will lead the effort from Haiti’s neighbour, the Dominican Republic.
The cell will “enhance international efforts in security assistance, working closely with the Haitian National Police and the United Nations to foster a sustainable environment for long-term peace and security in Haiti,” Joly said in a subsequent tweet.
The foreign minister did not specify why Canada would in part work out of the Dominican Republic.
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