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Bangladesh student protests: Deadly clashes continue amid internet outagesThree more people were killed in Bangladesh on Friday as police cracked down on student-led protests against government job quotas. As violence clashes continued, telecommunications were disrupted and television news channels went off the air.Jul 19
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The trouble with mental health, social media, and the internetMental health disorders are not to be taken lightly and should be discussed with a professional, but the proliferation of using the internet and social media for self-diagnosis is causing concern. Dr. Monica Vermani, a Clinical Psychologist, has advice on what to do.Global News Morning BCMay 19
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North Calgary cable, internet outage is result of botched copper wire theft: RogersRoughly 15,000 people in north Calgary were without internet service on Monday after an attempted theft of copper wire. The ongoing thefts are a major source of inconvenience for customers and expensive for companies to combat. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo explains, there are calls for increased penalties and more regulations for those who are...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 6
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Montrealers with relatives in Bangladesh can’t reach loved ones, worry for their safety amid unrestSince a crackdown by authorities in Bangladesh shut down mobile and internet services, people in Canada have found it next to impossible to get news from friends and family. As Phil Carpenter reports, some Bangladeshi Montrealers fear the crackdown is just the tip of the iceberg.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 23
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Summer Tech Hacks: Work Smarter, Play Harder!Tech expert Mike Yawney shares the best gadgets to help you stay productive and make the most of your summer. From a game-changing laptop to budget-friendly upgrades, plus solutions for better internet and effortless yard work, discover how to balance work and play with the latest tech.The Morning ShowJul 23
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Bangladesh student protests: Curfew imposed in Dhaka amid deadly demonstrations over job quotasIn response to violent student-led protests, Bangladeshi soldiers enforced a curfew in the capital city of Dhaka. At least 105 people have died in the demonstrations against government job quotas. Internet and text message services have been suspended since Thursday, isolating Bangladesh from the rest of the world.PoliticsJul 20
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Worldwide cyber outage causes disruptions to banking, flights and health-care in B.C.A worldwide internet outage is causing all sorts of problems here in B.C. Banks, airlines and health-care services have all been impacted. And while the initial problem has been repaired, the impacts are still being felt from the cascade of failures it caused. Andrea Macpherson has our top story.Global News at Noon BCJul 19
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Faulty software update causes chaos worldwideMillions in Canada and around the world woke up to computers displaying the so-called ‘blue screen of death’ on Friday. Crucial Internet-based services were knocked offline, the culprit being a flawed software update that caused chaos and confusion. At the heart of the massive disruption was the cybersecurity firm ‘Crowdstrike.’ Its customers include some of...CanadaJul 19
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Global National: July 19Millions in Canada and around the world woke up to computers displaying the so-called ‘blue screen of death’ on Friday. Crucial Internet-based services were knocked offline, the culprit being a flawed software update that caused chaos and confusion. At the heart of the massive disruption was the cybersecurity firm ‘Crowdstrike.’ Its customers include some of...Jul 19
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Eastern Ontario Cell Gap project improves service to 21 communitiesMaking phone calls and accessing the internet is becoming easier for those in our rural communities. A project installing and upgrading cell towers has now expanded into several communities in Peterborough County. Robert Lothian reports.ConsumerJun 6
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Winnipeg trial hears admitted serial killer searched web for serial killer definitionA police analyst tasked with going through the computer of a Winnipeg man who admitted to killing four women found internet searches for what it means to be a serial killer. Teagan Rasche reports.May 21
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Calgary police investigate if theft caused Rogers outageCalgary police are investigating after they believe an internet and phone outage was connected to an attempted theft. As Adam MacVicar reports, this is the second time in a month this has happened.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 21
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 21The Calgary Food Bank continues to see high demand despite new numbers that show a little inflation relief. Some Alberta seniors are raising concerns about reduced access to in-home doctor care. Calgary police are investigating after they believe an internet and phone outage was connected to an attempted theft.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 21
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Canada wildfires: Be ready ‘for anything’ after telecom lines damaged by flames, official warnsThousands were impacted last weekend after wildfires in western Canada damaged the lines of a major telecom in the area, leaving people without internet, network access on cell phones, or long-distance calling even as some in northern B.C. were facing down a raging wildfire. As Sean Previl reports, emergency officials say it’s why Canadians should...CanadaMay 13
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 6Calgary police charge a former teacher with an historic sexual assault dating back to the year 2000. A judge hands down the maximum penalty to the owner of the dogs behind a fatal Calgary attack. An attempted copper theft leaves thousands without internet services.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 6
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Manitoba RCMP ICE unit combating rising cases of sextortionThe Manitoba RCMP’s internet child exploitation (ICE) unit has been inundated with cases of online child sexual abuse, exploitation, in particular, sextortion. Marney Blunt reports on what the unit is doing to pursue predators and protect children.Apr 25
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Business Matters: Telecom complaints jump 43% in CanadaThe watchdog that handles complaints about Canada’s telecommunications companies reports that grievances about phone, internet and television services jumped 43 per cent halfway through its reporting year. Anne Gaviola has the story in Business Matters for Thursday, April 25.CanadaApr 25
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Lack of connectivity in rural, remote Manitoba dangerous in emergencies, firefighter saysMany rural Manitoba communities still live in the midst of unpredictable cell and internet service, which they worry could fail them in an emergency. Katherine Dornian reports on the rural concerns.Mar 27
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Manitoba woman charged with sexual abuse, exploitation of her own infantA Manitoba woman is in custody facing a slew of serious charges — including allegations that she sexually abused her own infant — after an investigation by the RCMP’s internet child exploitation unit.CanadaMar 26
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Online Harms Act: Canada tables bill aiming to protect children, make internet safeWARNING: Video contains content that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. The federal government tabled the Online Harms bill on Monday, which it says will make the internet safer and is focused on protecting minors against sexual abuse and extortion. The draft legislation aims to combat online hate by forcing major companies to...CanadaFeb 26