Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Canada Post gets financial lifeline from Ottawa up to $1B amid struggles

  The Crown corporation says the repayable funding will help it maintain operations but would not help in its structural issues as it faces consistent financial losses.

  Canada

  Jan 24
• PowerSchool data breach now at 2.4M Canadian kids. How to protect yourself

  The number of students confirmed to have been impacted by the PowerSchool data breach has risen to 2.4 million, and it's expected to grow as more data is released.

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• Need a new appliance? Don’t let Trump tariffs rush you, economists say

  With tariffs still looming from U.S. President Donald Trump, economists say if you're planning to get a new appliance but don't need one right away, you're better off to wait.

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• PowerSchool data breach hit nearly 1.5M past, present Toronto students

  The PowerSchool data breach has impacted school boards across North America, with Canada's largest saying about 1.49 million students dating back to 1985 were impacted.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• Air Canada’s new fees for basic fare seat change are now in effect

  The seat fee is part of changes made by Air Canada to its basic fares, including removing the allowance of carry-on bags for the fare.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• What is birthright citizenship and why does Trump want to end it?

  Birthright citizenship allows for a child born in the U.S. to a parent living in the country undocumented or temporarily to automatically become a citizen at birth.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• Gulf of America? A look at some of Trump’s 1st executive orders

  Donald Trump vowed to sign numerous executive orders on his first day in office, ranging from immigration reform to renaming the Gulf of Mexico.

  U.S. News

  Jan 20
• Donald Trump is the 47th president. Read his full inaugural speech

  Donald Trump delivered remarks after being sworn-in as the 47th president of the United States, giving insight into what he has planned for his second term.

  Politics

  Jan 20
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• Canada, U.S. in ‘serious danger’ of trade war over Trump tariffs: Bolton

  John Bolton says Donald Trump's ongoing comments about making Canada the 51st state is the president-elect's way of continuing to 'troll' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• EXCLUSIVE: A first look at Black Hawk helicopters to patrol Canada’s borders

  The West Block's Mercedes Stephenson takes a look at the new Black Hawk helicopters that are being prepared for use on Canada's border patrols.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Trump inauguration moves indoors as polar vortex, ‘Arctic blast’ loom

  Donald Trump announced the change to his plans on TruthSocial, pointing to a wind chill forecast by the National Weather Service forecasting 'severe record lows' on Monday.

  U.S. News

  Jan 17
• Giuliani to keep property in settlement with ex-Georgia election workers

  The agreement resolves all pending litigation between Giuliani and the former election workers, and led to the cancellation of a trial that was supposed to begin Thursday.

  U.S. News

  Jan 16
• Chrystia Freeland set to launch Liberal leadership bid Sunday: source

  Chrystia Freeland is expected to announce her intentions to run for Liberal party leadership on Friday, with the official launch on Sunday.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Justin Trudeau won’t run for re-election as MP in next federal election

  Justin Trudeau has held the seat of Papineau since 2008 and was named leader of the Liberal Party in 2013, before becoming prime minister in 2015.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Canada’s privacy watchdog ‘in contact’ with PowerSchool on student data hack

  Canada's privacy commissioner is communicating with PowerSchool after its software -- used by schools across North America -- was the subject of a data breach.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Karina Gould set to enter Liberal leadership race: source

  The 37-year-old MP has served in government since 2015 when she was one of the many newly-elected Liberals when the party was swept into power with a majority. 

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Has the GST tax ‘holiday’ helped businesses 1 month in? What retailers say

  While some report seeing increases in sales, others suggest the tax holiday has gone over 'like a lead balloon' for businesses worried about keeping track of tax rules.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Liberal leadership race will be monitored by election threat task force

  The federal body established in 2019 to protect the electoral process, known as SITE, will be monitoring the upcoming Liberal leadership race amid concerns of foreign interference.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Los Angeles wildfires: Canada to deploy Air Force assets to help

  Firefighters in the Los Angeles-area have been battling raging fires for several days now, with the flames killing 10 people and whole neighbourhoods obliterated.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Intimate partner violence is an ‘epidemic.’ What more should be done?

  Intimate partner violence in Canada increased overall by 13 per cent between 2018 and 2023. But those aged 25 to 64 saw it rise by 22 per cent, with a 36 per cent rise for seniors.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• L.A. wildfires: U.S. asks Canada for resources as provinces send aid

  Canada's forest fire centre says it's considering a request for air tankers, as Quebec says it has two water bombers in the region and Alberta is preparing to send resources.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• Who do Canadians want as next Liberal leader? What new poll suggests

  Chrystia Freeland tops the list of potential Liberal leadership candidates that Canadians say would make them vote for the Liberals, but the party still faces struggles.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Trump’s economic threats ‘real,’ Canada will respond ‘seriously’: ministers

  Several Canadian ministers responded to Donald Trump's latest economic threats, calling them 'real' and saying the federal government would respond 'seriously.'

  Canada

  Jan 8
• More credit card debt likely for 1 in 5 as Canadians focus on ‘surviving’

  The survey from TransUnion also found about 26 per cent of Canadians said they expect to be unable to pay at least one bill or loan in full in 2025.

  Canada

  Jan 7
• Justin Trudeau is resigning. A look back at the demands for him to go

  Justin Trudeau's decision to resign comes after months of calls from his MPs and years from opposition leaders to step down from the job he's held for more than nine years.

  Canada

  Jan 6