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With the wildfire situation escalating, there are more calls to establish a national co-ordination agency to address the ongoing emergency. More in today's featured story.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
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Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach

The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" gain access to the airline's systems.


NFL recommends enhanced security measures at team and league facilities following NYC shooting

The memo, which was sent to all teams on Friday, outlined three recommended changes to security protocols. They will be reviewed at a special league meeting on Aug. 26.


Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it's dealing with a growing number of immigration security screening requests — and immigration lawyers say their clients are coping with long delays as a result.


 
 
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Time to move forward on national agency to fight forest fires, chiefs say

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action. » Read full article
 
 
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Nurses discouraged from working at Manitoba's largest hospital due to safety

Nurses in Manitoba have made the rare move of declaring the province's largest hospital too dangerous to work in and plan to discourage work there until safety concerns are addressed. » Read full article

Quebec man charged for alleged online threats against critical infrastructure

The RCMP say a Quebec man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats against critical infrastructure in online posts. » Read full article

RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries

The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for foreign applicants to help attract experienced police officers from agencies like the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and counterparts in the United Kingdom and Australia. » Read full article

 
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