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Bill would give CRTC power over user-generated content, but it won't use it: chair

Bill would give CRTC power over user-generated content, but it won't use it: chair

OTTAWA — The chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says a federal bill would give it power to regulate user-generated content, such as homemade videos posted on YouTube.
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Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G

Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G

OTTAWA — A day after the federal Liberals banned Chinese firms Huawei Technologies and ZTE from helping build Canada's 5G networks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more must be done to secure critical systems against threats.
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Costs reach $25.6 million for public inquiry into 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia

Costs reach $25.6 million for public inquiry into 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — The public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting has already cost $25.6 million to investigate the April 18-19, 2020, rampage — and there are still about five months remaining in its mandate.
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Cabinet delivers standing ovation as Alberta Premier Kenney stays on as UCP leader

Cabinet delivers standing ovation as Alberta Premier Kenney stays on as UCP leader

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is staying in the top job to maintain "continuity" until a new leader of his United Conservative Party is chosen.
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Court authorizes sex abuse class-action lawsuit against archdiocese of Quebec

Court authorizes sex abuse class-action lawsuit against archdiocese of Quebec

QUEBEC — A judge is authorizing a class-action lawsuit against the Catholic archdiocese of Quebec brought by victims of alleged sexual abuse.
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Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour, but calls for reconciliation continue

Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour, but calls for reconciliation continue

YELLOWKNIFE — The Dene drum dance features the rhythmic pounding of caribou hide drums, singing, and dancers moving in a clockwise circle following the sun.
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Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds on new Canadian sanctions list

Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds on new Canadian sanctions list

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced a fresh wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin's regime on Friday including a ban on importing Russian vodka, caviar and diamonds.
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Canada banning China's Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks

Canada banning China's Huawei Technologies, ZTE from 5G telecom networks

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE from Canada's long-awaited blueprint for next-generation mobile networks.
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Canada says no 5G Huawei and the Royal tour wraps: In The News for May 20, 2022

Canada says no 5G Huawei and the Royal tour wraps: In The News for May 20, 2022

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 20, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Chief sees process of 'exhumation to memorialization' at Kamloops, B.C., graves site

Chief sees process of 'exhumation to memorialization' at Kamloops, B.C., graves site

KAMLOOPS, B.C.
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