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Eight new forest fires confirmed in northeastern Ontario

Eight new forest fires confirmed in northeastern Ontario

Largest remains Wawa 3, now measuring 6,810 hectares, according to the MNRF
Casino Rama employees 'extremely upset' over breach of personal info

Casino Rama employees 'extremely upset' over breach of personal info

'There is major concern among our employees. Personal information is confidential, and if it’s out there, who knows what could happen,' says union official
Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

OTTAWA — The federal government said Thursday it has designated the first Friday of June each year as National Day Against Gun Violence.
Air Canada technical issue stabilizing, but airline says to expect more flight delays

Air Canada technical issue stabilizing, but airline says to expect more flight delays

Air Canada says its communicator system has begun to stabilize after experiencing technical problems on Thursday morning, but travellers are still expected to face delays and cancellations before it is back fully up and running.
Bill Blair blames CSIS director for not passing along memo warning of threats to MP

Bill Blair blames CSIS director for not passing along memo warning of threats to MP

OTTAWA — Bill Blair is blaming Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault for the fact that he didn't receive a memo warning about the alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family by a Chinese diplomat.
CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension

CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension

OTTAWA — The head of Canada's public broadcaster will remain in her role for another 18 months, after her contract was extended by the federal heritage minister.
Globe and Mail CEO Phillip Crawley to retire, Andrew Saunders named as successor

Globe and Mail CEO Phillip Crawley to retire, Andrew Saunders named as successor

TORONTO — The Globe and Mail announced Thursday that longtime CEO Phillip Crawley is retiring later this year after 25 years at the helm of the newspaper.
Emergency preparedness minister warns wildfire situation is unprecedented, dangerous

Emergency preparedness minister warns wildfire situation is unprecedented, dangerous

OTTAWA — A massive amount of land has already been scorched by wildfires in Canada this year, and federal fire officials warn the hot, dry weather fuelling the burns is nowhere near over.
Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal

Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Process underway for Han Dong's possible return to the Liberal caucus

Process underway for Han Dong's possible return to the Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — A senior government official says Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading a process to determine Independent MP Han Dong's possible return to the Liberal caucus.