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In The News is a collection of Canadian Press articles to help you start your day. Here's what's on the editor's radar on the morning of August 9th...
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Citizens at the University of Toronto The university's director, Lab, said that spyware is "like wiretapping on steroids", requiring more surveillance than traditional wiretapping, and requiring a much higher threshold for use.
Ron Diebert will speak to the House Ethics Committee as part of an investigation into the RCMP's use of spyware in his 32 investigations over the past five years.
In prepared remarks provided to the Canadian Press, Diebert argued that what he called the "mercenary spyware industry" was poorly regulated. , said it was associated with widespread exploitation.
He said the industry is a threat to civil society, human rights and democracy and that governments should be transparent about procuring this technology.
Yesterday, a senior official told the Commission that the RCMP did not use the controversial Pegasus spyware, but citing national security concerns, the RCMP used it. It declined to disclose details about the technology it uses.
The RCMP also said that while the technology is new, the invasion of privacy on digital devices is similar to what police have done for years through wiretapping and the installation of surveillance cameras. also said.
Federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne told the Commission that the Mounties did not notify his office before beginning to use the technology, and he said through the media that found out about it.
He urged lawmakers to initiate privacy impact assessments by government departments and organizations whenever new technologies are introduced that may affect the "fundamental right to privacy." It called for changes to privacy laws that require
Dufresne's predecessor, Daniel Therrien, will also sit on the committee today, along with the President of the Canadian Privacy and Access Council.
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Helicopters have begun delivering needed supplies to towns in southern Newfoundland. Out of control forest fires.
The State Department of Transportation said late Monday night that the goods had been shipped to the Gulf region that day, including a large fish farm in the town of St Albans.
Two helicopters have also begun delivering supplies to the town of Harbor Breton and will continue to do so until the emergency is over, according to a news release.
His two fires, totaling more than 160 square kilometers, have closed the only highway linking towns on Newfoundland's southern Conenaigle Peninsula to the rest of the state.
The fire has been burning him for more than two weeks and the highway in remote Bey des Poire has not been open since last Thursday morning.
Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair tweeted Monday night that his department will expand support for wildfire response and that more resources will be deployed "when the situation permits." said.
State officials said ferries would be dispatched from the town of Lewisport to bring supplies to the stranded town and move people out of the area. But the ferry — The Sound of Islay — has been delayed due to mechanical trouble, according to Monday night's news release.
The vessel is in St. John's, the state capital, under repair, the release said.
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What we see in the US …
Washington — FBI says Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate searched for An investigation into whether Trump took classified records from the White House to his Florida mansion is underway, people familiar with the matter said Monday.
Trump laid open the investigation in a lengthy statement, claiming investigators opened a safe at his home, describing their work as a "unannounced raid," He likened it to "prosecutorial misconduct."
The raid builds on a months-long investigation into how the classified documents in more than a dozen boxes of his in Maralago were stored earlier this year. It comes amid a separate grand jury investigation into an attempt to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, putting Trump at risk of potential legal risks as he lays the groundwork for his next candidacy. increase.
The familiar front forged during his four-year presidency, overshadowed by FBI and congressional investigations, quickly re-formed on Monday night. Trump and his allies have tried to argue the investigation is a Democratic-led effort to weaponize the criminal justice system and prevent him from winning his next term in 2024. His current FBI director, Christopher Wray, was appointed by President Trump five years ago and has served as a senior official in the Republican-led Justice Department.
"My beautiful home in Palm Beach, Florida, Mar-a-Lago, is currently besieged, raided and occupied by large groups, so these It's dark times for the country of the FBI," Trump wrote. "Nothing like this has ever happened to the President of the United States."
"Working with relevant government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was necessary." But it wasn't appropriate," Trump said in a statement.
Mr Trump did not elaborate on the basis of the search, but the Justice Department said the National Archives and Records Administration released 15 boxes of his records from Marlago earlier this year containing classified information. The National Archives said Trump should have turned over the documents when he resigned and asked the Justice Department to investigate.
There are multiple federal laws governing the handling of classified records and sensitive government documents, and the removal and unauthorized storage of such material. contains laws that criminalize A search warrant does not imply that criminal charges are imminent or anticipated, but federal officials seeking to obtain a search warrant should first seek a trial that there is a probable cause of the crime. You have to prove it to an official.
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What we are seeing in the rest of the world …
Seoul, South Korea — Heavy rain hits South Korea's metropolitan area I was drenched. Streets in Seoul's affluent Gangnam district have flowed into the river, leaving behind submerged vehicles and overwhelming public transportation. At least eight people were killed and six went missing.
Commuters slowly returned to work Tuesday morning after emergency workers worked through the night to clean up much of the clutter. However, there were concerns about further damage, such as heavy rain expected for two days in a row.
Most subway services in the Seoul metropolitan area have returned to normal operations, but dozens of road and riverside parking lots remain closed due to safety concerns.
President Yoon Seok-yeol called on public officials and private businesses to adjust commute times to restore damaged facilities and evacuate people in risk areas to prevent more deaths. encouraged active action. Seoul Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Hong-shik said the military is ready to send troops to assist in the recovery work if requested by the city or local government.
Rain began Monday morning and increased in intensity through the evening. Nearly 800 buildings were damaged in Seoul and neighboring cities, forcing at least 790 people to flee their homes, according to the Ministry of Interior and Security.
On a Monday night, in one of Seoul's busiest business and leisure districts, he could see people wading through thigh-high bodies of water in a street near Gangnam subway station. seen. There, cars, taxis and buses were stuck in muddy waters. Commuters were evacuated as water cascaded down the steps of an ISU metro station. In the nearby city of Seongnam, a rain-weakened hillside collapsed into a college football field.
"Heavy rains are expected to continue for days. We need to remain vigilant and respond with all our might," said Yoon during a visit to the government's emergency headquarters in Seoul on Tuesday. Told. He directed the authorities' attention to areas prone to landslides and floods to reduce the risk of roads and facilities already being damaged.
The National Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain warning for the Seoul metropolitan area and surrounding areas on Tuesday, with some areas likely to receive 5 to 10 centimeters per hour of rain. said to be sexual. An additional 10 to 35 centimeters of rain is expected across the metropolitan area by Thursday.
More than 43 centimeters of rain was recorded in Seoul's hardest-hit Dongjak district Monday through Tuesday noon. Hourly precipitation in the area topped 14 cm at some point Monday night. This was the largest hourly rainfall measured in Seoul since 1942.
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On this day in 1988…
Wayne Gretzky and other Two players were traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings, three Kings, three draft picks, and more trades than the United States. $10 million. Gretzky, considered by many to be the best hockey player of his generation, broke down in tears at a press conference announcing his deal. Gretzky led his Edmonton Oilers to his four Stanley Cups in his five years and at age 27 was still in his prime as a player. Gretzky retired from hockey as his Ranger in New York in 1999 and was soon inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.His number 99 jersey has been permanently retired by the league.
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In entertainment …
Actor Ezra Miller was recently accused of felony robbery in Stamford, Vermont. indicted. In a series of incidents involving the star of "The Flash".
In a report Monday, Vermont police responded to a burglary complaint in Stamford on May 1 and found that several bottles of alcohol were dropped from the home while the homeowner was away. He said he discovered it had been taken out. Miller was charged after police reviewed surveillance footage and interviewed witnesses.
Police reported that Miller was found just before midnight on Sunday and was served with an arraignment subpoena in Vermont Superior Court on September 26. and reports of anomalous behavior. The 29-year-old actor was arrested twice in Hawaii earlier this year. This included disorderly conduct and harassment at Karaoke his bar. The second incident was a second degree assault.
The 18-year-old native, his American activist Tokata Iron Eyes parents, also filed a protection order against his Miller earlier this year, ruling that the actor may have killed himself. children and others accused of improper grooming. Tokata Iron Eyes recently told Insider that these allegations are false.
Warner Bros. and his D. C. After appearing as The Flash in several films for Films, Miller will be starring in the upcoming standalone film 'The Flash' due out in June 2023. Warner Bros. said last week that "Batgirl" was nearly finished, but the studio remained committed to releasing "The Flash."
During last week's earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive Officer David Zaslav referred to "The Flash." "We've seen 'The Flash,' 'Black Adam,' and 'Shazam 2.' We're super excited about them," Zaslav said. "We think they are great and we think they can do better."
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Hot and dry conditions are always suspect during wildfire season, but the complex interplay of terrain and unpredictable winds makes them a particularly difficult enemy for firefighters. Experts say it can happen.
In British Columbia, a fire in the South Okanagan forced hundreds of homes to evacuate, but changing wind patterns are a major concern for crews.
Mary Ann Jenkins, professor emeritus of atmospheric sciences at York University in Toronto, said that fire generally moves in the same direction that the wind is blowing. But she said mountains can complicate matters.
For example, the Rocky Mountains influence many factors, such as humidity and local wind direction.
"Because of Rocky, the wind can go through valleys. That changes — there are winds over mountain ridges and sometimes very strong downhill winds." ' she said. "And another thing people don't know is that winds uphill tend to accelerate. They get stronger as they go uphill before they reach the top."
According to Jenkins, the Rocky Mountains give rise to a unique phenomenon called Chinook winds. These winds are very dry and can be experienced year-round, making fire fighting difficult.
Such unpredictability is acutely felt around Keremeos, South Okanagan, British Columbia. The region's indigenous name is "Valley of the Three Winds," said Elected Regional Director Tim Roberts.
On Monday, Bryan Zandberg, information officer for BC Wildfire Services, said winds around the Keremeos Creek fire were light, at about 15 kilometers per hour, and that firefighters were on track to build containment lines. said he was able to But he said it's still possible that winds will push the flames south toward the villages of Keremeos and Olala, as happened last week.
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This Canadian Press report was first published on August 9, 2022.
