She was careful online, but this Toronto teen was still targeted with deepfake porn
She was careful online, but this Toronto teen was still targeted with deepfake pornRuby, far right, seen here with her family, is a 16-year-old who recently learned a nude photo of her had been deepfaked. CBC News is not revealing Ruby's last name because she was a victim of a worrying new trend — sexually explicit deepfakes of minors. Ruby's parents called Cybertip.ca, a national hotline for people to report sexually explicit images of minors. It processed 4,000 of sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year, the first year it starting tracking numbers. 'Massive generational leaps'There have been some high-profile cases of sexually explicit deepfakes circulating in Canadian and U.S. high schools.
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November 18, 2024 09:15 UTC
Canadian Skaters Shine At Finlandia Trophy
Canadian Skaters Shine At Finlandia Trophy Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps take gold with stunning performance as Gilles and Poirier secure silverHelsinki, Finland (November 17, 2024)– Canadian pair skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps showcased their talent on the international stage this weekend at the Finlandia Trophy, part of the ISU Grand Prix series. Reflecting on their performance, Stellato-Dudek expressed satisfaction with their improvements. Poirier, reflecting on their free dance performance, mentioned, "It was disappointing not to perform as we envisioned. After the Finlandia Trophy, all eyes are on the competitors as they gear up for these pivotal upcoming events. Overall, the Finlandia Trophy served as not just another competition, but as a showcase of the growing talent within Canadian figure skating.
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November 18, 2024 01:38 UTC
How this unique 'hydroponic farm' aims to solve food insecurity in Cranbrook, B.C.
How this unique 'hydroponic farm' aims to solve food insecurity in Cranbrook, B.C. NewsDuration 1:55As food bank usage increases in B.C. amid the cost-of-living crisis, a group is starting to grow lettuce in a Cranbrook city park to encourage healthy and sustainable eating. The CBC's Corey Bullock went to the farm, which is looking to expand.
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November 18, 2024 00:56 UTC
The death of Abdirahman Abdi — and the questions that remain
The death of Abdirahman Abdi — and the questions that remainNewsDuration 5:16WARNING: This video contains graphic content | Eight years after Abdirahman Abdi died following a violent struggle with Ottawa police, a coroner’s inquest is bringing the event back into the spotlight. Here’s what you need to know.
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November 17, 2024 22:34 UTC
Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter
The federal government says it will offer financial compensation to Inuit in Nunavik for the devastation caused by the mass slaughter of their sled dogs decades ago. WATCH | Trauma caused by sled dog slaughter still raw: 'Their livelihood was taken away' Duration 1:56 Pita Aatami, president of the Makivvik Corporation, recalls the stories he was told about the sled dog slaughter in Nunavik. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)In 2011, the government of Quebec apologized for the slaughter and gave former sled dog owners $3 million in compensation. Inuit turned to snowmobiles for transportation after the dog sled slaughter, but they were expensive and hard to come by. The machines were expensive and not as reliable as sled dogs, which could find their way home in blizzards.
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November 17, 2024 19:32 UTC
Governments must rein in online gambling before it's too late, say public health experts
The Current 24:55 Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addictAdam Pettle recognized he had a gambling problem as a teenager when he began to hide his behaviour. The rise of online gambling — such as through virtual casinos, bingo and sports betting — allows people to gamble anytime and anywhere. (Submitted by Adam Pettle)As the gambling industry continues to grow globally with the rise of online gambling, a recent report from the medical journal The Lancet's commission on gambling calls is calling on governments to approach gambling as a public health issue. The data estimates that about 300,000 Canadians were at moderate-to-severe risk of developing a gambling problem, where gambling starts to negatively affect a person's life. After online gambling was legalized in Ontario, the number of calls increased to 184.1 calls per month from April 2022 to January 2023, with the majority now related to online gambling.
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November 17, 2024 19:32 UTC
As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it's the only way for me to keep working
I'm a rural emergency room doctor — and I feel the need to publicly apologize. While this happening in our rural hospital in Kenora, Ont., I've seen similar experiences reflected in emergency rooms across the country. I no longer work as many ER shifts as I did in the past; I may never get back to that number. I can find myself begging — literally begging — for what patients need. (Submitted by Sarah Giles)These days, there are weekly emails from my hospital asking local doctors to pick up extra ER shifts.
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November 17, 2024 18:03 UTC
Researcher spots beached whale in N.L. from space… and his home in Belgium
Researcher spots beached whale in N.L. "But when I zoomed in, it turned out to be a whale beached on the shore." After years of looking at satellite images, Cleymans said, it was the first time he's spotted a beached whale. Yannis Cleymans recently came across a satellite image of Clay Cove where he spotted a beached whale. Yannis Cleymans recently came across a satellite image of Clay Cove where he spotted a beached whale.
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November 17, 2024 16:44 UTC
'Rapid' federal housing project sees 16 affordable homes in Labrador
The results were unveiled in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Friday. The results were unveiled in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Friday. (Zach Russell/CBC)The ribbon was cut for 16 new affordable homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Friday. In Happy Valley-Goose Bay, one project resulted in $5 million for four complexes with four units each. (Zach Russell/CBC)As for communities west of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Abbott says Newfoundland and Labrador Housing is in talks with Labrador City about a potential project that would entail apartment-style buildings.
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November 17, 2024 14:54 UTC
She knows she's going to die. So she held her own funeral
She knows she's going to die. So she held her own funeralNewsDuration 7:59Halifax artist and disability advocate April Hubbard will end her life through medical assistance in dying in the coming months. She reflects on her life, death and why she wanted to host 'one last glitzy, sparkly show': her own funeral.
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November 17, 2024 14:33 UTC
Local author's Bruce Cockburn book becomes finalist in IAN Book Awards
You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution was written by M.D. Dunn is celebrating a win as his book, You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution, has been listed as a finalist for the 2024 Book of the Year from the Independent Authors Network (I.A.N.) You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution has also been an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories since its publication. You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution has been an Amazon bestseller in multiple categories since its publication. To learn more about Fermata Press and You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution check out www.fermatapress.com
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November 17, 2024 14:03 UTC
Barrafato to retire from Choice; WSP Global, BOMA fill senior positions
Choice Properties REIT CFO Mario Barrafato (pictured) is to retire in March, and be succeeded by Erin Johnston. (Courtesy Choice)Mario Barrafato will retire in the New Year as chief financial officer at Choice Properties REIT (CHP.UN-T), to be succeeded by Erin Johnston, the trust's current senior vice-president of finance. He was CFO and executive vice-president at Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (CREIT) until 2018, when it was acquired by Choice Properties REIT. She spent a year at George Weston Limited as senior director of financial reporting for special projects before joining Choice Properties REIT as VP of finance in 2022. Montreal-based WSP provides engineering and design services for clients in the property, real estate, transportation, infrastructure, energy and mining sectors.
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November 17, 2024 13:25 UTC
Nova Scotia Swifties Celebrate Toronto Eras Tour
Nova Scotia Swifties Celebrate Toronto Eras Tour Fans travel to Toronto for Taylor Swift's six sold-out performances showcasing vibrant fandomFans of Taylor Swift from Nova Scotia are making waves as they flock to Toronto for the highly anticipated Eras Tour, marking the pop star's grand return to the Canadian stage. Jill Wagner, the co-founder of the Atlantic Canadian Swifties group, describes the scene around the city as nothing short of mesmerizing. These concerts are particularly special as they mark the close of Swift's global tour, which has drawn attention from around the world. Many fans from Nova Scotia have already made the trek down, excitedly sharing their experiences and personal treasures related to Taylor Swift. Throughout the vibrant streets of Toronto, fans can easily identify one another through their cleverly crafted bracelets—much like their pop idol, which symbolizes friendship and unity.
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November 17, 2024 12:05 UTC
Winston Churchill's Roaring Lion Portrait Returns To Ottawa
Winston Churchill's Roaring Lion Portrait Returns To Ottawa Stolen for nearly three years, the iconic artwork finally finds its way back to the Fairmont Château Laurier after complex international recovery efforts. The much-anticipated return of the portrait known as "The Roaring Lion" featuring Winston Churchill has captivated Ottawa once again. After its recovery, Ottawa Police collaborated with international law enforcement, including the London Metropolitan Police and the Italian Carabinieri. "I am delighted my husband's portrait of Sir Winston Churchill is back home where it belongs," she expressed, reaffirming the cultural ties embedded within the piece. The fascination surrounding "The Roaring Lion" also extends to its broader symbolism, as Mayor Sutcliffe highlighted at the ceremony.
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November 17, 2024 07:51 UTC
Giant 250-Unit, Eight Story Housing Development Proposed Near Mission Santa Barbara
The plan aims to introduce over 250 housing units, 51 of those earmarked as low income, complete with eight stories and three levels of underground parking, in a bid to tackle the city’s affordable housing crisis, reports The Independent. The “Builder’s Remedy” comes into effect when a city or county has not obtained state certification for its housing element. The aim of this measure is to incentivize the construction of affordable housing and address the state’s housing shortage. The city approved its housing element last December and the state certified the plan in February 2024. The city, which recently had its housing element certified by the state, still grapples with balancing growth with preservation.
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November 17, 2024 07:29 UTC