Urgent call to strengthen cybersecurity across Canadian institutions
An editorial notes major ransomware incidents in 2022 and 2023 at Toronto hospital and library systems, plus the York Region District School Board disruption. It warns such attacks harm vulnerable groups and urges ongoing, funded cyber defense, drills, and legacy-system upgrades to reduce future harm.
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Toronto
York Region District School Board
Canada
Sami Khoury
Canadian Centre For Cybersecurity
Global News
The
Toronto Public Library
Prince Harry
Ritesh Kotak
Star
Kotak
Feds fail to walk fiscal talk in budget criticism
Franco Terrazzano of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation critiques Canada’s fiscal policy, noting rising spending, large deficits, and ballooning debt. The column argues modest restraint could restore balance, highlighting Medicare transfers, tax burdens, and government waste. Data cites deficits near 38 to 40 billion and debt charges topping 46 billion this year.
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Feds
Chrystia Freeland
Justin Trudeau
Freeland
Trudeau
Ottawa
Manhattan
House of Commons
Franco Terrazzano
The
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Troy Media
Troymedia.com
Diversity of Views Letters Policy at The Chronicle Journal
The Chronicle Journal invites original letters up to 300 words for diverse views. Letters may be edited for space style accuracy and clarity and must be exclusive to the paper. Include full name address and day phone. publication will list names and hometowns. Cite page and date for any articles mentioned.
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Chronicle Journal
Chroniclejournal
Letters to the editor on biomass energy growth in Canada
Reader argues Canada should invest in biomass heating and biogas projects to replace diesel and power heat and electricity. Highlights UBC biomass expansion, Whites and First Nation bio fuel project, Yellowknife biomass heating plans, and Thunder Bay sports facility costs. Calls for Clean Fuels Fund backing to fund waste to energy plants and create jobs while cutting emissions.
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United Kingdom
Canada
University of British Columbia
First Nation
Armstrong
Collins
Yellowknife
Thunder Bay
Clean Fuels Fund
Community voices on inclusion and intentional living
A reader reflects on decades of progress in inclusion for seniors and people with disabilities. The piece praises person centred supports, explores two housing proposals, and urges building an intentional community that enables independence and thriving for all regardless of ability.
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