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Canada Post breaking law by gathering info from envelopes, parcels: privacy watchdog

Canada Post breaking law by gathering info from envelopes, parcels: privacy watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says Canada Post is breaking the law by gleaning information from the outsides of envelopes and packages to help build marketing lists that it rents to businesses.
Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report

Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report

VICTORIA — The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a convenience industry report.
Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

Newfoundland university threw open its doors to Titanic dive operator, emails show

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

A new StatCan report says one in four adolescents in Canada have been cyberbullied and it's taking a toll on their mental health.
Corporate ethics czar investigating Levi Strauss over alleged links to forced labour

Corporate ethics czar investigating Levi Strauss over alleged links to forced labour

OTTAWA — Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that Levi Strauss Canada is working with companies that use forced labour in China.
In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner.
Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.
GardaWorld employees arrested by Libyan militia held for nearly two months

GardaWorld employees arrested by Libyan militia held for nearly two months

MONTREAL — Seven employees of Montreal-based security giant GardaWorld languished in detention for nearly two months after their arrest earlier this year by a powerful Libyan militia.
Court hears arguments over injunction for Saskatchewan's school pronoun policy

Court hears arguments over injunction for Saskatchewan's school pronoun policy

REGINA — A Saskatchewan judge heard arguments Tuesday over an injunction application that aims to halt a policy requiring students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by different names or pronouns at school.