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Audit finds 800 items missing from Canadian history museum, no plan to deal with it

Audit finds 800 items missing from Canadian history museum, no plan to deal with it

OTTAWA — An investigation by Canada's auditor general found the Canadian Museum of History's conservation system is putting its collections at risk.
No joke: Satirical websites get caught up in Meta's quest to block news in Canada

No joke: Satirical websites get caught up in Meta's quest to block news in Canada

Luke Gordon Field never thought in a million years that the need to explain a joke would transcend humans. But it's a situation he believes he has found himself in as editor-in-chief of The Beaverton, a Canadian comedy website.
Canada joins U.S., Britain in sanctioning Lebanese trio accused of embezzlement

Canada joins U.S., Britain in sanctioning Lebanese trio accused of embezzlement

OTTAWA — Canada is joining peers in leveraging sanctions on a trio of people tied to an alleged embezzlement scandal at Lebanon’s central bank.
In the news today: Fed's clean electricity regulations and autoworkers talk contracts

In the news today: Fed's clean electricity regulations and autoworkers talk contracts

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Officials said Tories' Paul Bernardo bill unlikely to come before Parliament: emails

Officials said Tories' Paul Bernardo bill unlikely to come before Parliament: emails

OTTAWA — Government officials in the Privy Council Office discussed a Conservative private member's bill launched in response to convicted killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison, noting it would likely never hit Parliament, inter
Ottawa police identify 15 suspects in storming of Senegalese Embassy

Ottawa police identify 15 suspects in storming of Senegalese Embassy

Ottawa police are asking for help identifying 15 people accused of storming the Embassy of Senegal. In a statement, they say a protest was happening just before noon on Aug. 1 and that a group forced its way inside the embassy.
Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Police services across Canada are grappling with how they will relay emergency information, including breaking news and details of missing persons, once Meta begins permanently removing news from its social media platforms.
Global Affairs says Michael Chong targeted by foreign smear campaign on Chinese app

Global Affairs says Michael Chong targeted by foreign smear campaign on Chinese app

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada believes Conservative MP Michael Chong has been the victim of a foreign smear campaign, which the department suspects was conducted by Beijing.
Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

MONTREAL — The Quebec health-care system's reliance on fax machines, handwritten notes and paper files is standing in the way of the province fully harnessing artificial intelligence, according to a recent report.