The federal government is banning the Chinese social media app WeChat and Russia's Kaspersky Lab antivirus applications from all government-issued phones, citing security concerns. We are taking a risk-based approach to cyber security by removing access to these applications on government mobile devices, she said in a media statement. On a mobile device, the WeChat and Kaspersky applications' data collection methods provide considerable access to the device's contents, the statement added. WeChat used to target Michael ChongWeChat is a popular social media, payment, instant messaging and networking app developed by the Shenzhen-based technology company Tencent. The ban follows the federal government's decision in February to ban the social media app Tik Tok on all government-issued phones.

Indigenous group wants Buffy Sainte-Marie to lose 2018 Juno over ancestry doubts Oct 30, 2023 | 10:50 AMThe Indigenous Women’s Collective is calling for Buffy Sainte-Marie to lose her 2018 Juno Award for Indigenous album of the year, after a CBC story raised doubts about the singer’s ancestry. The collective says in a statement that it has reviewed the story and believes Sainte-Marie deceived the public about her origin. It says the deception allowed her to benefit from a false narrative that misled thousands of Indigenous people. CBC obtained Sainte-Marie’s birth certificate, which says she was born in 1941 in Stoneham, Mass., to Albert and Winifred Sainte-Marie.

Some Jack o' Lanterns may have snow on them in the morning, but it will likely melt during the day. (The Associated Press - image credit)The potential for snow starting midday Monday and continuing into the evening has led to a special weather statement for P.E.I. Wet snow was forecast to start falling around noon and could continue into the night in some inland areas. Send a photo to compass@cbc.caAny snow that does fall will likely melt Tuesday, with temperatures climbing to 5 C and a chance of some sunshine. Trick or treating weather is likely to be dry, but cold.

The shelter cost differential is part of an isolated living allowance used to attract skilled labour in isolated locations. Wood said his town relies on federal employees to operate a range of services including its two nearby national parks. Meantime, Fort Chipewyan is among the communities that are being added to the shelter cost differential. Federal employees in that community will receive a subsidy on rentals if the potential changes go through. Allan Adam, Chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation said he was just learning about the potential subsidy change for the first time when CBC called.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured recently on the Hill, will deliver remarks at a lunch event hosted by the Economic Club of Canada. Monday, Oct. 30, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The 24-year old also won 1500m bronze on Saturday, which was the first individual distance medal of her career. The men’s relay team comprised of Dubois, William Dandjinou (Montreal, Que. raced their way to a silver medal, finishing the race with a time of 7:03.875. The Korean team, who finished third, received a penalty for obstruction from an inactive skater after making contact with a Canadian skater during an exchange, which moved Kazakhstan (7:05.352) into the bronze medal position. The international short track season continues next weekend with the ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships in Laval, Que.

Canada’s Santiago 2023 Pan American Games athletics team got their Games started Sunday morning, as Evan Dunfee finished 9th in the men’s 20km race walk event in a time of 1:22:14. Captain CanadaYou can’t have a team without a team captain and Team Canada has chosen a great one. 2021 Olympian Maddy Price accepted the honour today in Santiago. “We are so excited to be here with Team Canada and we can’t wait to start competing and performing,” Price said. “The Village is incredible and we’re just grateful to wear the maple leaf on our chest every day, whenever we get the opportunity.

Friends star Matthew Perry, the Emmy-nominated actor whose sarcastic, but lovable Chandler Bing was among television's most famous and most quotable characters, has died at 54. Friends co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and executive producer Kevin Bright, remembered Perry in a statement released Sunday. Shocked and saddened to just hear about the passing of Matthew Perry in a tragic drowning. WATCH | Matthew Perry discusses his love for hockey in this clip from 2013: Matthew Perry interview on After Hours Duration 7:50 Featured Video Actor Matthew Perry joins After Hours to discuss his love of hockey. In a tribute on X, Fairchild wrote that she is "heartbroken about the untimely death of my 'son' Matthew Perry."

Lithium ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that pack enough energy to power small electric vehicles. Toronto Fire is on a safety spree after the number of lithium ion battery fires jumped 75 per cent this year from last year. Toronto Deputy Fire Chief Larry Cocco says there are concerns about battery misuse with e-bikes and e-scooters that are leading to fires. Follow instructions, experts sayThe Office of the Fire Marshall has also noticed an increase in lithium ion battery fires provincewide. In others, they're charging their batteries for too long so they end up overheating, or they're using a damaged battery.

- Advertisement -Summary:Retail brands promoting sustainable clothing may not be as eco-friendly as they claim, As highlighted by a CBC Marketplace investigation. Experts say that less than one percent of the world’s fashion waste is currently recycled, and most recycled polyester fashion brands use old plastic bottles. Retail brands’ claims of sustainable clothing don’t always hold up. Less than one percent of the world’s fashion waste is currently recycled, and recycled polyester is often made from old plastic bottles. Fashion retailers promote sustainable clothing, but not all claims are trueRetail brands have been catering to the demand for sustainable clothing, but an investigation by CBC’s Marketplace reveals that many claims are misleading.

On occasions Police have canceled community events with the Hindu community due to pressure from some people. A general survey conducted of the Hindu Canadian community supports the unprecedented level of fear Canadian Hindus are living within the community. Survey results indicate 89% of the respondents are worried about their family, community’s safety, and security after Pannun’s public threats to the Hindu community. Inputs from respondents: 97.3% of the Hindu Canadian respondents were aware about the hateful and threatening comments from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun towards the Hindu Canadian community. Canadian Hindu community members are anxious and in distress with the latest threat against the community.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew Perry, whose name is probably synonymous with his onscreen name ‘Chandler Bing’ died tragically in his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28. Also Read: IShowSpeed and Sidemen react to unexpected result of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fightWow didn’t realize Matthew Perry struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. One of the fans mourned, "Matthew Perry's journey through addiction was a difficult one, and his openness about it helped others facing similar challenges. Matthew Perry's journey through addiction was a difficult one, and his openness about it helped others facing similar challenges. It's heartbreaking to learn about Matthew Perry's struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and it makes his talent and resilience even more admirable.

Fraser Valley Comedy brings Katie-Ellen Humphries, Kate Belton to cultural centreIt’ll be an all-women lineup of acts for the next Fraser Valley Comedy show in Chilliwack. Jest Ladies Comedy, featuring Katie-Ellen Humphries and Kate Belton, takes place Nov. 18 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Fraser Valley Comedy presents Jest Ladies Comedy featuring Kate Belton on Nov. 18. She produces an aptly named monthly comedy show called “Silly Sally” which sells out every month at Bernie’s in Kelowna. Jest Ladies Comedy, featuring Katie-Ellen Humphries and Kate Belton is on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in the Rotary Hall Studio.

The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse was built on Queen's Wharf at the foot of Bathurst Street. (Toronto Public Library)Once upon a time, Toronto's Queen's Wharf Lighthouse beamed a red light out over the rocks on the shore of Lake Ontario. This photo shows the Queen's Wharf Lighthouse surrounded by streetcar tracks and covered by scaffolding on Oct. 24, 2023. LISTEN | The story behind the mysterious landlocked Queen's Wharf LighthouseIrish architect Kivas Tully designed the lighthouse, says Sutton. The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario's website describes the Queen's Wharf Lighthouse as one of two surviving 19th century lighthouses in Toronto.

CBC News published this video item, entitled “IDF enter Gaza, fans react to CBC investigation into Buffy Sainte-Marie | The World This Weekend” – below is their description. Israeli troops and commanders are on the ground in Gaza as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Saturday that the second stage of its war against Hamas has begun. And, some Indigenous people are struggling with doubts about Buffy Sainte-Marie’s claims of Indigenous roots after a CBC News investigation raised questions about her ancestry. These are just some of the top stories on the October 28, 2023 edition of The World This Weekend. The World This Weekend is a dynamic half-hour program on CBC Radio that showcases first-rate journalism on the news of the day from Canada and around the world.