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Mississauga man, 37, helped North Korean hackers launder money

A Mississauga man is set to plead guilty to a federal charge which U.S. investigators say is tied to a major global effort by three North Korean cyber spies to steal from major banks retaliate against foreign media companies who ridicule the regime and help Kim Jong-Un evade sanctions. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice named three North Korean hackers –…

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‘I’m getting a new workshop’: Man wins nearly $1.2 million VLT jackpot in Saskatoon

SASKATOON — The name of the player who walked away with over a million dollars after playing a VLT at a Saskatoon bar has been revealed. Michael Tokarz of Rosthern won $1,182,437.43 playing Vault Breaker at Sports on Tap on Feb 12, according to a Western Canada Lottery Corporation news release. “I hugged my wife – she was playing nearby – and…

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Quebec provincial police arrest 50-year-old man on child pornography charges

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police announced Wednesday that they have arrested a 50-year-old man on various child pornography charges in Saint-Chrysostome, south of Montreal and just north of the US border. The Surete du Quebec (SQ) arrested Steve Meunier Wednesday and he appeared by videoconference at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse on possession, distribution and having access to child pornography charges. Police…

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Foster teen killed in Ontario home run by for-profit company

Province renewed firm’s licence after one foster teen was charged with murdering another Battered, bloody and nearly naked, 15-year-old David Roman made a simple plea moments before he was stabbed to death in an Ontario foster home: “Please help me.” David died on Feb. 19, 2019, in a home in Barrie, about 110 kilometres north of Toronto. Another resident of…

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Kenney promises up to $10K each for struggling Alberta businesses

EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier announced Wednesday $120 million in support — up to $10,000 per small or medium-sized business — for those hard hit by COVID-19. Speaking at the North Edmonton Gymnastics Club, Jason Kenney said the payment can be used to offset costs associated with the pandemic including purchasing personal protective equipment, paying bills and hiring staff. “The new enhanced COVID-19…

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