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China may have tried to discourage Canadians from voting Conservative in last election, federal unit says
A man is silhouetted walking past a Conservative Party logo before the opening of the Party's national convention in Halifax, Aug. 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
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LGBTQ advocates call out ‘rainbow washing’ as Pride advertising campaigns ramp up
A large rainbow flag is carried by people marching in the Vancouver Pride Parade, in Vancouver, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Manitoba parents warn of global sextortion targeting teens
Derek Lints wipes away tears as he speaks about his son Daniel, 17, at his home in Pilot Mound, Man., on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Daniel Lints was sexually exploited online in February and committed suicide as a result. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
world
Israeli forces shoot dead three Palestinians in West Bank
People react following an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman
world
Turkish court jails 16 Kurdish journalists and media workers over propaganda charges
world
U.S. authorities raise concern as white supremacists rile up thousands on social media
A woman uses her computer keyboard in North Vancouver, B.C., on December 19, 2012. Remote work flourished during the pandemic as companies closed their offices, but it has created a schism among Canadian workers as the economy starts to reopen.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
art & architecture
Hawaii photographer finds art in massive waves.
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Online streaming bill will generate $1-billion a year for Canadian creative sector, minister says
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, May 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
world
Russia warns U.S. news organizations in Moscow they risk losing their accreditation, sources say
A Russian flag waves next to one of the Kremlin towers in downtown Moscow on February 26, 2022. - Ukrainian forces repulsed a Russian attack on Kyiv but "sabotage groups" infiltrated the capital, officials said Saturday as Ukraine reported 198 civilians killed in Russia's invasion so far. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images)
arts
Shakira confirms split with soccer star Gerard Piqué after 11-year relationship
FILE PHOTO: Madrid, Spain - November 24, 2019 Kosmos CEO and FC Barcelona player Gerard Pique with wife, Shakira during the match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo
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Quebec judge accuses ex-head of province’s anti-corruption unit of orchestrating sensitive leaks to media
UPAC commissioner Robert Lafreniere appears at a legislature committee on public security at the legislature in Quebec City on April 24, 2018. Quebec's political class had trouble finding words on Thursday to describe the alleged troubles inside Quebec's anti-corruption unit, once held up as the police force that would rekindle citizens' trust in their institutions. Instead, the anti-corruption squad, known as UPAC, has been suffering from low morale, recruiting difficulties and a series of embarrassing leaks to the media. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
world
Buildings shaken as magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off East Timor
canada
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Tamara Lich can remain out on bail while awaiting trial, Ottawa judge rules
"Freedom convoy" organizer Tamara Lich delivers a statement during a news conference in Ottawa, on Feb. 3, 2022. An Ottawa judge is expected to make a decision today on Lich's bail. Lich and fellow protest organizer Chris Barber are jointly accused of mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
opinion
How the Online News Act will affect the content advisors distribute
Kevin Mulhern
world
Russian parliament passes bill allowing Moscow to close Western news bureaus
FILE PHOTO: Russian lawmakers attend a session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, to consider approving friendship treaties with two self-proclaimed people's republics in eastern Ukraine, in Moscow, Russia February 22, 2022. Russian State Duma/Handout
world
Ethiopian regional authority arrests four staff members of media group
FILE PHOTO: A military tank destroyed recently during fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces is seen on the roadside in Damot Kebele of Amhara region, Ethiopia December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Kumera Gemechu
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Palestinian teen shot in Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
A Palestinian demonstrator hurls back a tear gas canister fired by Israeli forces during a protest against the West Bank Jewish settlements, in the West Bank village of Kafr Qaddum, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
opinion
The wave of anger that toppled Kenney is a danger to all conservatives
Melanie Paradis
canada
Russia shuts down CBC/Radio-Canada’s Moscow bureau, removes journalist accreditations
The CBC logo is seen outside the CBC building in Toronto on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
u.s. business
Russia says it’s not planning to block YouTube or cut itself off from internet
FILE PHOTO: Youtube logo and Russian flag are seen through broken glass in this illustration taken March 1, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
music
Juno Awards celebrate Avril Lavigne, Deborah Cox and host Simu Liu’s many talents
Show host Simu Liu (R) performs with Tesher at the 51st annual JUNO Awards in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 15, 2022. REUTERS/Cole Burston
world
Price protests turn political in Iran as rallies spread
A customer looks at display cases in a bakery in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Iran abruptly raised prices as much as 300% for a variety of staples such as cooking oil, chicken, eggs and milk on Thursday. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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Google warns Canada’s online news bill could make it subsidize non-authoritative or biased news outlets
This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Google mobile phone icon, in Philadelphia. Google is warning that the government's online news bill could force it to subsidize non-authoritative or biased news sources, such as the Russian state-sponsored news agency Sputnik.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
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CRTC to get new chair as role of broadcast regulator expands
CRTC Chair Ian Scott is seen in Gatineau, Que., Tuesday February 18, 2020. The broadcasting regulator the CRTC says its chair and broadcasting vice chair, are to be replaced within months and Canadian Heritage is now accepting applications for the roles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
politics
Ontario Liberals drop candidate for unearthed homophobic slur on Facebook
Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca speaks at a campaign event at a park in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
world
Disturbing footage shows aftermath of Al Jazeera reporter’s death during Israeli raid
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canada
Canadian authors, booksellers say COVID-19 has both helped and hurt their industry
Author Christopher DiRaddo is seen at the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
world
Moscow’s mood ahead of Victory Day mixes anxiety and resilience
FILE PHOTO: A Russian service member stands next to a military vehicle during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia May 4, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo
opinion
When lying becomes normalized in politics, democracy suffers
Gary Mason
basketball
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says NBA teams who want Nick Nurse can keep dreaming
Apr 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse watches play against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half during game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Pope Francis defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters
Pope Francis waves during Regina Caeli prayer, in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 1, 2022. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS
opinion
Whose speech will Elon Musk’s Twitter be protecting, exactly?
Taylor Owen and Supriya Dwivedi
investment ideas
Inflation narrative a ‘virus’ and policy headache
The Federal Reserve Board building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington on March 27, 2019.
your practice
The rise of ‘finfluencers’ – how social media advice affects financial planning
Two best friends vlogging about make up
canada
Politicians, media return to hallway habits at B.C. legislature after COVID-19 rules
Premier John Horgan answers questions during a news conference in the press theatre at the legislature in Victoria, Friday, March 11, 2022. Politicians and media members met each other face-to-face at the British Columbia legislature after more than two years of COVID-19 protocols that had limited interactions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
technology
Elon Musk’s Twitter bid: A timeline of events leading to a potential deal for the social media company
FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer media award in Berlin on Dec. 1, 2020. Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he’s trying to negotiate an agreement with the company. The Tesla CEO says in documents filed Thursday, April 21, 2022 with U.S. securities regulators that he’s exploring a tender offer to buy all of the social media platform’s common stock for $54.20 per share in cash. (Hannibal Hanschke/Pool Photo via AP, File)