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Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator's consent practices

Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator's consent practices

OTTAWA — Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne is seeking a Federal Court order directing the operator of the Pornhub website to comply with Canadian privacy law.
Saskatchewan Marshals Service hires first 10 officers, training to begin

Saskatchewan Marshals Service hires first 10 officers, training to begin

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A new Saskatchewan police agency has sworn in its first 10 officers, it said Monday. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service said the officers are undergoing seven weeks of training before they start working later this year.
Federal workers face second Musk deadline to explain their work last week

Federal workers face second Musk deadline to explain their work last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal employees face a midnight deadline to comply with Elon Musk 's second demand for reports on their recent accomplishments, a request that has become a flashpoint within the government workforce.
Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

EDMONTON — For the second time in under a week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing pushback from within her own United Conservative caucus. This time it’s over her proposed 2025 budget.
Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge porn

Melania Trump says it's 'heartbreaking' to watch teens grapple with the fallout from revenge porn

Melania Trump on Monday lobbied on Capitol Hill for a bill that would make it a federal crime to post intimate imagery online, whether real or fake, and said it was “heartbreaking” to see what teenagers and especially girls go through after they are
Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

Trump sends crypto prices on a short-lived surge after announcement of strategic government reserve

Cryptocurrency prices briefly jumped after President Donald Trump's surprise announcement he wants the U.S.
After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

After four years, a Newfoundland man still fighting for his vote in the 2021 election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A hearing Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court ended exactly how Whymarrh Whitby hoped it wouldn't: in another delay. The St. John's, N.L.
Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's recently departed privacy commissioner says she hopes the provincial government will give her successor the power and resources they need to ensure citizens can access public records.
University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

University teachers in Nova Scotia accuse government of going too far with new bill

HALIFAX — A group that represents 1,400 university teachers in Nova Scotia is accusing the provincial government of trying to overstep its authority.
Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney's economic record

Former PM Harper blasts Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney's economic record

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney's economic record days before the party gathers to choose its next leader.
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