Author: The Canadian Post

Ontario is investigating a possible data breach that may have exposed the personal information of 200,000 home care patients, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Friday. Ontario Medical Supply, a vendor for Ontario Health atHome, first reported a system outage. It later confirmed that a cyberattack caused the disruption. Ontario Health atHome then announced the potential breach. The agency stated that health records may have been compromised, including patient names, contact details, and supply orders. “We are working with the Information and Privacy Commissioner to notify those affected as quickly as possible,” the agency said in a statement. “ Throughout this…

Prince Edward Island measles cases have triggered a public health alert after two people tested positive for the virus. Both individuals were either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, according to the province’s chief public health office. Officials confirmed the cases on June 27 and released a list of 10 public exposure sites. The list includes Charlottetown Airport and two WestJet flights on June 25. One flight travelled from Kamloops to Calgary, followed by a connection to Charlottetown. Other exposure sites include service stations in Stanley Bridge and Scotchfort, stores in Morell and Charlottetown, and a local chapel. Measles spreads easily through…

Nova Scotia seafood climate adaptations are getting a boost with $1.73 million in provincial funding. The investment will help 22 seafood businesses and partners cut carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith said the funding will support a shift away from fossil fuels. Projects include installing solar energy systems and upgrading fishing vessels with electric motors. Asadalia Fisheries in Pictou will receive $250,000 to build a hybrid diesel-electric lobster boat. Lobster Hub Inc. in Meteghan Centre is getting $100,000 to install an energy-efficient unit at its lobster pound. The funding comes from the Energy Efficiency…

New Brunswick RCMP officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct tied to an impaired driving case. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has confirmed that it is examining the actions of two officers from the Sussex and Caledonia detachments. According to SiRT, the case centers on a man who was arrested in February near Henderson Settlement, a rural area about 60 kilometres southeast of Fredericton. In June, senior RCMP officials learned that an officer from the Sussex detachment may have tried to influence the investigation. That officer reportedly had a personal relationship with the man involved. SiRT also began reviewing…

Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the RCMP’s role as a provincial police force is drawing concern from municipal leaders across the province. Mayors of several towns say they are worried about how the shift could affect the future of their own police departments. Justice Minister Becky Druhan announced the change earlier this week, following a provincial policing review launched in 2023. She said local police forces are being audited, and those that fail to meet provincial standards could be replaced by the RCMP. Druhan noted the province will also require future contracts for specialized police services, such as canine units…

British Columbia’s call to classify the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization is rooted in police intelligence connecting the group to extortion threats targeting South Asian communities, says Public Safety Minister Garry Begg. The provincial government has committed $100,000 toward a 60-day Crime Stoppers campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging victims and witnesses to come forward. “There is fear in the community,” Begg said during a Thursday news conference, emphasizing that extortion should be viewed as a public safety issue, not a private matter. He urged victims to report any threatening calls to law enforcement. Premier David Eby recently…

Parker McCollum once dreamed of becoming a country star from his small Texas town. He reached that goal with industry awards and platinum records. Now, the 33-year-old singer faces a different challenge, pushing beyond his comfort zone. His new, self-titled album marks that shift. It’s his fifth studio release and arrives Friday. McCollum calls this his most focused work yet. But getting there wasn’t easy. He first recorded half the album with longtime producer Jon Randall. It didn’t feel right. So he started over. He flew to New York and teamed up with producer Frank Liddell. In just one week,…

Brazil compensates Herzog’s family nearly five decades after his death under military custody, marking a major step toward accountability for past human rights abuses. On Thursday, Brazil’s government formally accepted responsibility for the 1975 killing of Vladimir Herzog, a journalist who died while detained by military agents. Authorities at the time claimed Herzog had hanged himself — a narrative later proven false. His son, Ivo Herzog, welcomed the agreement as a milestone. “This apology is not merely symbolic,” Ivo said from the Vladimir Herzog Institute in São Paulo. “It shows the current Brazilian state does not share the mindset of…

North Carolina plans to send mailers to about 200,000 voters asking for missing information from their voter registration files. The effort follows a Justice Department lawsuit and growing political pressure around election security. Voters missing either a driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number will be contacted by mail. The plan, approved unanimously by the State Board of Elections, includes up to three notices with return envelopes to simplify responses. Election officials hope the outreach will resolve a legal battle and ensure the state complies with federal voter registration laws. Sam Hayes, the board’s…

A man accused of crashing a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser during a failed escape in Langford now faces multiple charges. West Shore RCMP say the incident happened shortly after midnight on Sunday. A patrol officer spotted a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu sedan with a stolen licence plate. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over. Police responded by setting up a blockade along Sooke Road. The driver crashed into a police cruiser positioned at the blockade. No one sustained injuries during the collision. Officers arrested the 36-year-old man at the scene. He now faces…