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Johnston was already set to testify at committee before opposition demanded he appear

Johnston was already set to testify at committee before opposition demanded he appear

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign interference watchdog David Johnston was already scheduled to testify before opposition MPs demanded his appearance in a letter this week, a parliamentary committee chair said Thursday.
Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

BOSTON (AP) — State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday.
Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.

Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.

Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a “digital town square,” but his much-publicized Twitter Spaces kickoff event, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing his run for president, struggled with technical glitches and a near half-hour delay Wednesday.
Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties, appoint envoys after 2018 spat

Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties, appoint envoys after 2018 spat

OTTAWA — Canada and Saudi Arabia are normalizing diplomatic relations and appointing ambassadors five years after the Liberal government's public comments on women's rights led Riyadh to expel the top Canadian envoy.
Lake Louise men's downhills tentatively on next season's racing schedule

Lake Louise men's downhills tentatively on next season's racing schedule

CALGARY — Men's World Cup downhill ski races are tentatively scheduled to return to Lake Louise, Alta., this year and continue over 30 years of racing there.
1995 referendum: Parti Québécois wants 'No' campaign investigation documents released

1995 referendum: Parti Québécois wants 'No' campaign investigation documents released

MONTREAL — Nearly 30 years after Quebec's second sovereignty referendum, the Parti Québécois says there are secrets about how the victorious No side spent money that the public deserves to know about.
B.C. company expands antibody research, production facilities for second time

B.C. company expands antibody research, production facilities for second time

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 is expanding its research and development capacity as it continues to pursue world-leading new medicines, says Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

OTTAWA — A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of "natural health products" such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change.
Lack of top-secret email access just one issue with how Ottawa handles intelligence

Lack of top-secret email access just one issue with how Ottawa handles intelligence

OTTAWA — Special rapporteur David Johnston found in his first report on foreign interference that Canada's public safety minister does not have access to top-secret emails that national security officials use to share intelligence — including regarding potential threats against MPs.
What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

After months of anticipation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis formally entered the Republican presidential primary contest on Wednesday.
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