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Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

WASHINGTON — When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion she'd faced on social media, it sent a shock wave to parents around the world.
Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

TORONTO — When a severe tropical cyclone hit New Zealand in February 2023, it left thousands on the country's North Island without internet or cellphone service for nearly a week, as major roads carrying vital fibre optic cables were washed out.
Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

WASHINGTON — Environmental experts are warning American voters that whoever takes the White House could set a path forward or pull the world backwards at a critical time for the climate crisis. "The U.S.
More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon

More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says testing around the gold mine where a containment facility gave way, spilling millions of tonnes of cyanide-laced rock, has found increased levels of mercury, cobalt and cyanide.
Canfor reports net loss of $350 million as lumber market headwinds continue

Canfor reports net loss of $350 million as lumber market headwinds continue

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it had a net loss of $350.1 million in its last quarter as it took writedowns and impairment charges related to mill closures in a slumping lumber market. The forestry company says the net loss worked out to $2.
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning in the United States tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday.
Efforts to add Maple Leaf Foods to bread-price fixing class action denied

Efforts to add Maple Leaf Foods to bread-price fixing class action denied

TORONTO — An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed an attempt to add Maple Leaf Foods to a class-action lawsuit related to the bread-price fixing scandal.
Alberta publishes new accessibility standard guide, but Minister says more work to do

Alberta publishes new accessibility standard guide, but Minister says more work to do

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has published a new accessibility design guide, marking the first major update to the document since 2017.
CRTC sets interim rates for wholesale fibre internet access

CRTC sets interim rates for wholesale fibre internet access

GATINEAU, Que. — The CRTC has set interim rates for what smaller internet providers will have to pay to use the established fibre networks of their larger rivals.
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris, people familiar with the matter said Friday.