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TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats

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TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it will pause all upcoming screenings of the film Russians at War. The first-person documentary by Russian Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova spurred protest from Ukrainian officials and community groups who say the film amounts to propaganda. The feature was set to have its North American premiere at the Scotiabank Theatre at 2:30 p.m ET Friday. Additional … Read more

Why some Canadian insurance companies are bringing in a wildfire tactical team

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Why some Canadian insurance companies are bringing in a wildfire tactical team

When Joelle Fraser-McGaghey had to evacuate her home during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, she only had a few minutes to pack before her family had to get out the door. Trying to pull outdoor furniture away from her house was not at the top of her list. “Honestly, I’m not thinking ‘Should I remove … Read more

Liberal MPs call for probe into Canadian connections to alleged Russian propaganda scheme

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Liberal MPs call for probe into Canadian connections to alleged Russian propaganda scheme

Liberal MPs are calling for a committee investigation of Canadian connections to U.S. allegations that Russia has used state-run media, unwitting influencers and websites to spread disinformation. Last week, the U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment against two Russian nationals accusing them of setting up a conservative media outlet as a front for pro-Kremlin propaganda. … Read more

Musician Jacob Hoggard requests bail, says he’s in solitary jail cell amid threats

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Musician Jacob Hoggard requests bail, says he’s in solitary jail cell amid threats

Disgraced musician Jacob Hoggard says he’s faced threats while in custody and is being held in solitary confinement, as his lawyers mount another appeal of his sexual assault conviction. The former Hedley frontman’s lawyer, Arash Ghiassi, appeared in a Toronto courtroom by Zoom on Tuesday morning. Hoggard’s legal team is seeking to have Hoggard, 40, … Read more

BPS has no-show buses, delays as Boston students return to school amid talk of transportation, safety and teacher’s contract

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BPS has no-show buses, delays as Boston students return to school amid talk of transportation, safety and teacher’s contract

As the majority of BPS students returned to classes Thursday, familiar and new issues came to the forefront for many — from getting students on the bus to renewed talk of keeping students safe following the shooting in Georgia. BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper and Mayor Michelle Wu started the sunny school day at the Lee … Read more

Durov’s family signed lease for home in Paris in 2018, ex-partner says – POLITICO

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Durov’s family signed lease for home in Paris in 2018, ex-partner says – POLITICO

But Durov’s history with Paris long precedes his arrest. The Telegram boss met with Macron in 2018, at a time when the French president was looking to pitch France as a new top destination for entrepreneurs, specifically in the tech sector. He was granted French citizenship by the president himself. Bolgar said she had been … Read more

YouTube video about flight safety that airlines don’t want you to see

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YouTube video about flight safety that airlines don’t want you to see

“Greetings from the cockpit. This is your captain speaking.” It’s a phrase frequent flyers know well.   Only this isn’t a pilot. And what follows isn’t the same ol’ in-flight safety talk. Rather, it’s the opening salvo of a now viral YouTube video from travel journalist Doug Lansky, who delivers a near 7-minute “honest pre-flight … Read more

UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

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UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

It’s been split into two phases: Phase 1 focused specifically on how the night of the fire unfolded. That phase reported back in 2019 and warned about the “apparently slow rate of progress” in removing combustible cladding, as well as making a host of recommendations for improving building safety and better coordinating emergency responses. Phase … Read more

Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that’s making it harder to quit

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Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that’s making it harder to quit

Flavoured nicotine pouches are now only available for purchase in Canada from a pharmacist — but some former smokers say the new national regulations also make it harder for adults to reach a product that was helping them quit cigarettes. “I think the government should be doing whatever they can to limit youth from getting … Read more

MPs begin probe into how a father and son accused in foiled terrorist plot immigrated to Canada

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MPs begin probe into how a father and son accused in foiled terrorist plot immigrated to Canada

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and other senior government officials will be in the hot seat later this morning as MPs begin their investigation into the circumstances surrounding an alleged foiled terrorist attack planned for Toronto — a case that’s raised questions about Canada’s security screening process. Last month, police charged Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, … Read more