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Social media tools were key to 'Freedom Convoy' protest, expert tells inquiry

Social media tools were key to 'Freedom Convoy' protest, expert tells inquiry

OTTAWA — Social media acted as the "central nervous system" of the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last winter, the Public Order Emergency Commission heard Tuesday as it considered the role of misinformation in the lead up to the invocation of the
First Nation works with environmental group to help in residential school searches

First Nation works with environmental group to help in residential school searches

WINNIPEG — A First Nation in Ontario is working with a Winnipeg environmental assessment firm to help communities investigate sites of former residential schools with an Indigenous-led approach.
Feds launching task force to reform public-service whistleblowing law

Feds launching task force to reform public-service whistleblowing law

OTTAWA — The federal government is launching an external review of the legislation that governs whistleblower protection in the public service.
Dutch man who harassed B.C. teenager Amanda Todd returned to the Netherlands

Dutch man who harassed B.C. teenager Amanda Todd returned to the Netherlands

The man convicted of harassing and extorting British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has been returned to the Netherlands, where the prosecution office says a judge will decide if he serves any of his 13-year Canadian sentence.
Bank of Canada lost $522 million in third quarter, marking first loss in its history

Bank of Canada lost $522 million in third quarter, marking first loss in its history

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking the first loss in its 87-year history.
Quebec appeal court orders new trial for man who fatally stabbed store clerk in 2016

Quebec appeal court orders new trial for man who fatally stabbed store clerk in 2016

MONTREAL — Quebec's highest court has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted in 2017 of stabbing to death a supermarket clerk.
Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians

Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians

OTTAWA — Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to stop barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan.
In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing

In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing

KYIV, Ukraine — Residents of Kyiv waited with patience and resignation Tuesday as all signs pointed toward another imminent Russian bombing of their city. Several sources said Russia was planning significant strikes Tuesday or Wednesday.
Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide

Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide

KYIV, Ukraine — As the Ukrainian army liberates territory from Russian occupation, authorities say they are finding evidence of atrocities and crimes against humanity that could amount to genocide.
Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.