Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide
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Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide
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‘Enough is enough’: Canada unveils ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion crisis
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01:43 | February 18, 2026
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Canada expands Express Entry immigration program for some skilled workers
02:04 | February 18, 2026
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01:12 | February 18, 2026
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03:18 | February 18, 2026
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Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide
Description
July 19, 2024
Millions 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 the biggest clients in the world as well as emergency services, small businesses and government offices. Among those hardest hit were travellers — more than 5,000 flights were cancelled worldwide. Eric Sorensen has more on the chaos caused by the outage in Canada.
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Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide02:22 | July 19, 2024 -
Global National: Feb. 2219:08 | 6 hours ago -
How Carney’s travel compares to other Canadian prime ministers02:12 | 7 hours ago -
Tumbler Ridge family receives death threats after daughter killed in tragedy01:43 | 10 hours ago -
Could Liberals gain majority without going to polls?04:00 | February 22, 2026 -
Ottawa’s defence plan to buy and build in Canada ‘has to turn into action’18:53 | February 22, 2026 -
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Winnipeg teacher builds outdoor rink to help students get into Olympics spirit01:30 | February 21, 2026 -
2026 Winter Olympics: Canada men’s curling team captures gold, women win bronze02:08 | February 21, 2026 -
OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter’s account banned prior to tragedy02:09 | February 21, 2026 -
Global National: Feb. 2121:26 | February 21, 2026 -
Braving -50 C, Canadian troops conduct annual Arctic drills in Yellowknife01:31 | February 21, 2026 -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Team Canada to take on U.S. for men’s hockey gold medal01:42 | February 20, 2026 -
Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026 -
SCOTUS rules Trump’s tariffs overstepped his authority, but what does that mean for Canada?01:52 | February 20, 2026 -
Business Matters: India envoy says Canadian trade deal possible within 12 months02:34 | February 20, 2026 -
Real Canadian Superstore fined $10K for misleading ‘Product of Canada’ displays00:43 | February 20, 2026 -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Reece Howden aims to extend ski cross supremacy02:05 | February 19, 2026 -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Canada heartbroken after losing gold to U.S. in women’s hockey01:37 | February 19, 2026 -
Carney government unveils plan to tackle Canada’s growing extortion problem02:10 | February 19, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026 -
Carney says toughening bail, immigration laws main priorities in meeting with RCMP03:26 | February 19, 2026 -
Canadian Armed Forces train in Arctic conditions amid increased geopolitical attention on the region02:04 | February 19, 2026 -
‘Enough is enough’: Canada unveils ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion crisis03:59 | February 19, 2026 -
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026 -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Canada’s speed skaters win gold, bronze after men’s hockey beats Czechia01:43 | February 18, 2026 -
Canada expands Express Entry immigration program for some skilled workers02:04 | February 18, 2026 -
Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026 -
Heavy snowstorm buries eastern N.L.01:57 | February 18, 2026 -
Where does Edmonton MP’s defection to Liberals leave Conservatives, Poilievre?03:18 | February 18, 2026 -
LeBlanc tells Poilievre to ‘look in the mirror’ as ex-Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals01:28 | February 18, 2026 -
‘Crypto winter’ explained02:11 | February 18, 2026
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Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide02:22 | July 19, 2024
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Winnipeg teacher builds outdoor rink to help students get into Olympics spirit01:30 | February 21, 2026
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Real Canadian Superstore fined $10K for misleading ‘Product of Canada’ displays00:43 | February 20, 2026
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Milano-Cortina Olympics: Reece Howden aims to extend ski cross supremacy02:05 | February 19, 2026
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Milano-Cortina Olympics: Canada heartbroken after losing gold to U.S. in women’s hockey01:37 | February 19, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | February 19, 2026
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Carney says toughening bail, immigration laws main priorities in meeting with RCMP03:26 | February 19, 2026
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Canadian Armed Forces train in Arctic conditions amid increased geopolitical attention on the region02:04 | February 19, 2026
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‘Enough is enough’: Canada unveils ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion crisis03:59 | February 19, 2026
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Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
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Milano-Cortina Olympics: Canada’s speed skaters win gold, bronze after men’s hockey beats Czechia01:43 | February 18, 2026
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Canada expands Express Entry immigration program for some skilled workers02:04 | February 18, 2026
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Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026
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Heavy snowstorm buries eastern N.L.01:57 | February 18, 2026
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Where does Edmonton MP’s defection to Liberals leave Conservatives, Poilievre?03:18 | February 18, 2026
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LeBlanc tells Poilievre to ‘look in the mirror’ as ex-Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals01:28 | February 18, 2026
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‘Crypto winter’ explained02:11 | February 18, 2026
Faulty software update causes chaos worldwide
Description
July 19, 2024
Millions 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 the biggest clients in the world as well as emergency services, small businesses and government offices. Among those hardest hit were travellers — more than 5,000 flights were cancelled worldwide. Eric Sorensen has more on the chaos caused by the outage in Canada.
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