“Cameron Ortis was not and is not an enemy to the RCMP and the citizens of Canada,” Ortis’s lead counsel Jon Doody told the 12 jurors at the start of his closing statement Thursday. It is widely considered to be a test of whether Canada has the ability to prosecute espionage cases. It also shows he sent or attempted to send the three other men documents containing RCMP, FINTRAC and Five Eyes Intelligence alliance information on their operations. Most RCMP witnesses testified there was no world in which Ortis’ actions were permissible. There are many answers that Cam simply was not allowed to give,” Doody told the jury.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper harvests wood in many areas of Newfoundland for processing at its newsprint mill. (Colleen Connors/CBC - image credit)Corner Brook Pulp and Paper harvests wood in many areas of Newfoundland for processing at its newsprint mill. Kruger Inc. announced Wednesday that the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper mill will temporarily pause operations, starting Nov. 20. Jim Parsons is the mayor of Corner Brook. Gerry Byrne, a provincial cabinet minister and a longtime MHA for the Corner Brook area, said the government has been in communication with Kruger.

As sexual assault convictions stack up for Peter Nygard, another alleged predator is walking free in Montreal. And an Ontario teacher under fire for teaching about socialist economics – in his economics class. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Jan WongFurther reading:Sponsors: University of King’s College, oxio, Athletic Greens, IndochinoIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Media Technology Monitor (MTM) launched its 3rd annual newcomers study. Some early findings from the Newcomers Top Trends Report and Infographic include the following:The Media Technology Monitor (MTM) launched its 3rd annual newcomers study. (CNW Group/The Media Technology Monitor (MTM))Cellphone ownership among newcomers is universal with Apple and Samsung maintaining the top two spots. Please join us today, November 16th at 1:30 PM EST, as we share some of the new findings from our MTM Newcomers 2023 Top Trends report. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR(Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6162215551360660572 )SOURCE The Media Technology Monitor (MTM)For further information: Jenny Meadows, [email protected]

Riley Yesno will deliver the keynote address at VIU’s Indigenous Speakers Series event on November 22. Riley Yesno is part of a generation of Indigenous youth who have grown up with the term reconciliation occupying an ever-increasing share of Canada’s national dialogue. Her talk is called “The ‘Reconciliation’ Generation: Indigenous Youth and the Future for Indigenous People.”Yesno grew up in Eabametoong First Nation, also known as Fort Hope, in northern Ontario, and Thunder Bay. She is researching how Indigenous youth feel about reconciliation and what they want the future to look like. For more information, visit the Indigenous Speakers Series homepage.

(Ty Wright/Bloomberg - image credit)Canada's housing market has gone into winter hibernation early this year, the group that represents realtors said Wednesday, with new data for October showing fewer sales, fewer new listings, and selling prices mostly flat. There were fewer homes changing hands and even fewer new listings being put up for sale in the first place. But even by that seasonal trend, October was a chillier than usual month for the housing market. Calgary continues to have a hot housing market, as the region's comparatively strong economy is drawing in people from across the country, boosting demand for housing. Atlantic Canada is also seeing record inflows of people because of the comparative affordability, and that's pushing up prices for housing.

A Toronto couple accused of being masterminds behind large drug shipments have been arrested after a transport truck carrying methamphetamine into Canada and a moving van carrying cocaine in Toronto were stopped by officials. The find prompted an investigation by CBSA officers in Windsor to trace the origins of the meth and find who was responsible for smuggling it to Canada, authorities say. Officers stopped the van, arrested Watson, and found 120 kilograms of cocaine in the van, police said. “Search warrants were executed by RCMP with assistance from the CBSA at the residence of Watson and Kiguru in Toronto. Kiguru was charged with importation of meth, conspiracy to import drugs, money laundering, and proceeds of crime offences.

By: Michael HollettBilal Baig as Sabi and Ellora Patnaik as Raffo in Sort Of Season 3 (CBC/Sphere Sort Of 3 Inc.)Left to Right Gray Powell (Paul), Bilal Baig (Sabi) and Grace Lynn Kung (Bessy) in Sort Of Season 3 (CBC/Sphere Sort Of 3 Inc.)Sort OfWhere: CBC GemWhat: Series, Season 3, 8 episodes, 22 mins. Among the remarkable things about Sort Of is the lead character’s trans identity is almost coincidental, at least at the beginning. “We knew our character was going to be trans,” says Baig of the show’s development process with co-creator Fab Filippo. One of the things that thrilled me about the first season was the relationship between Sabi and their mother. I think Sort Of will be CBC’s next Schitt’s Creek, a slowly building show that will eventually garner a dedicated international audience through streaming.

Unfortunately, the “anti-Zionist” sentiment, push-back against the idea of a Jewish homeland in Israel, he expressed isn’t exactly uncommon. Instead, the massacre has, perplexingly, set off a wave of antisemitism the world over, with Canada being no exception. Here in Canada, the city of Montreal, home to a quarter of the country’s Jewish population, has been an epicentre of anti-Jewish hatred. Two Montreal-area Jewish schools were shot at overnight on Nov. 8 and a third shooting incident was reported on Sunday. While virtually every identifiable group faces some level of discrimination, antisemitism is a uniquely global and insidious form of hatred.

The $6 billion request would allow the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide free and discounted high speed internet for tens of millions of low-income households through December 2024. Without this funding, ACP will end and enrolled households will see the cost of internet service rise. “The impact of ACP exhaustion would be especially severe in communities of color where internet access and adoption still lag. Access to affordable and reliable internet is essential for full participation in today’s 21st century economy,” continued the Members. The $6 billion request would allow the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide free and discounted high speed internet for tens of millions of low-income households through December 2024.

The head of one of the world’s biggest and most important film festivals will be speaking at Trent University on Thursday, November 23rd. Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), will be delivering a talk entitled “Creating An Urban Cultural Hub” for Trent University’s Tapscott-Lopes Business and Society Lecture, which brings prominent speakers to the university and the community to address issues of values and ethics as they pertain to business and society. Following the resignation of co-head Joana Vicente in 2021, Bailey was named the festival’s executive director and, later that year, was appointed CEO. “Few people understand the importance of the arts and cultural sector better than Cameron Bailey,” reads a description on Trent University’s website. “Bailey brings a comprehensive wealth of experience to his position, and under his lead the festival continues to grow in size and significance every year.

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme. For those who wish to see who the finalists and winners are of the 2023 Webster Awards, and to view the finalists' work, this can be accessed now at www.jackwebster.com. 2023 Webster Awards WinnersBest News Reporting of the Year (New category this Year!) Also, during the 2023 Webster Awards, Frances Bula was honoured as the 2023 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the Global Reporting Centre was honoured as the 2023 Bill Good Award recipient, and 2023 Shelley Fralic Award recipient, Sophie Lui of Global BC, was also honoured. Webster Awards Logo (CNW Group/Jack Webster Foundation)SOURCE Jack Webster FoundationCisionView original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2023/15/c4509.html

Public Service AnnouncementNational Alert Ready System testing in NunavutThe Department of Community and Government Services’ Emergency Management Division is advising Nunavummiut that a test of the National Alert Ready System will take place on November 15, 2023. The test alert message reads: “This is a test. No action required.”CBC Radio, TV, as well as local weather channels will be displaying the alert. The National Alert Ready System is designed to deliver critical and potentially lifesaving alerts to Canadians and educate the public on what an emergency alert will look like in the event of a life-threatening situation. Nunavummiut can obtain more information at the National Public Alerting System webpage.

Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) held a general election today, the first since 2019. It was delayed from October 3 due to the extensive forest fires in the Territories and the consequent evacuations. There are no political parties at the territorial level, although there are at the federal level. NWT made history in 2019 when it elected nine women members to its 19-member Legislature. This is the highest percentage of women in any state, provincial, or territorial government in North America.

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2024Annual prizes honour excellence in journalism in service of the common goodTORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Sidney Hillman Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Canadian Hillman Prizes, honouring excellence in investigative journalism in service of the common good. The Hillman Prizes celebrate print, digital and broadcast reporting that exposes social and economic injustice and leads to meaningful public policy change. For the first time, the Foundation will award three annual Hillman Prizes instead of one. "Their work holding powerful people to account deserves to be acknowledged and supported, now more than ever, and the Sidney Hillman Foundation is proud to do just that." Timeline:January 15, 2024 Deadline for entry March 19, 2024 Winners announced April 4, 2024 Winners honoured at Canadian Hillman Prize ceremony - Toronto May 7, 2024 Winners honoured at U.S. Hillman Prize ceremony - New York CityJudges:Neil Docherty - internationally acclaimed documentary makerGarvia Bailey - arts journalist, broadcaster and producerBonnie Brown - documentary and news producer, CBC Radio and TelevisionFor more information about the Hillman Prize, please visit hillmanfoundation.org.