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Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

OTTAWA — Russian intelligence services and police will help cybercriminals operate with "near impunity" against their targets — including Canadians — in coming months, a new federal report predicts.
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers.
Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police are warning young people to be careful online after the number of sextortion cases they've seen has risen dramatically.
In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
NWT premier: Trudeau made 'specific commitments' during weekend meeting in Edmonton

NWT premier: Trudeau made 'specific commitments' during weekend meeting in Edmonton

EDMONTON — After saying last week she was angry Northerners don't receive the same services from the federal government as people in the rest of Canada, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane says the prime minister made "specific commitment
Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

MONTREAL — As Quebec struggles to recruit enough teachers to fill its classrooms ahead of the new school year, a major union is warning that it's proving equally hard to find enough support staff.
Bob Barker remembered as 'strong voice for animals' in Canada, says wildlife advocate

Bob Barker remembered as 'strong voice for animals' in Canada, says wildlife advocate

TORONTO — Television host Bob Barker charmed viewers on "The Price is Right," but it's his "strong voice for animals" that one Canadian wildlife advocate says will be irreplaceable.
Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

With climate change expected to worsen wildfires in the future, some firefighters say gruelling labour conditions and associated mental health challenges are taking a toll on the workforce. 
'It's really hard': Ukrainian grandmother lonely but happy family is in Canada

'It's really hard': Ukrainian grandmother lonely but happy family is in Canada

Galyna Danyliuk knew she would miss her daughter and grandsons when they fled to Canada shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, but she felt it was best she stay behind to protect their family home.
Influx of asylum claimants flooding shelters, social services in Ottawa

Influx of asylum claimants flooding shelters, social services in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Femi Biobaku came to Canada more than a year ago fleeing persecution from the Nigerian authorities, forcing him to leave his wife, two children, community and job as an accountant back home.