Industry experts urge caution after cyberattacks affect thousands of car dealerships

CTVNews.ca Top Stories BREAKING BREAKING | Former Ottawa deputy police chief charged with sexual assault Former Ottawa police deputy chief Uday Jaswal has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident involving a female police officer under his supervision at the time. The assault allegedly took place in the workplace. DEVELOPING DEVELOPING | ‘Not the result we wanted’: Trudeau responds after surprise Conservative byelection win in Liberal stronghold Conservative candidate Don Stewart winning the closely-watched Toronto-St. Paul’s federal byelection, and delivering a stunning upset to Justin Trudeau’s candidate Leslie Church in the long-time Liberal riding, has sent political shockwaves through both parties. Pre-med students can’t take MCAT in Quebec because of Bill 96 Areeba Ahmed says she’s always dreamed of becoming a surgeon but her road to the operating room has become a complicated one ever since Quebec’s French language law came into effect. Industry experts urge caution after cyberattacks affect thousands of car dealerships Industry experts are warning Canadian businesses to take stock of their cyber vulnerabilities after an attack forced automotive dealerships across North America to trade their digital systems for pen and paper. Workers rescued after swing stage ropes break outside 56th floor of downtown Toronto hotel Two workers have been rescued after some of the ropes holding up a swing stage atop a soaring downtown Toronto hotel broke. Cup Noodles serves up notoriously poisonous pufferfish Pufferfish is regarded as a luxury in Japan and a meal featuring the potentially poisonous delicacy can easily cost up to 20,000 yen (US$125) at high-end restaurants. One of Canada’s most popular vehicles recalled over transmission issue; 95,000 impacted One of the country’s most popular vehicles is being recalled in Canada due to a transmission issue that may impact tens of thousands of drivers. 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Calgary mayor expects ‘positive news’ on water main repair timeline Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says residents came very close to the threshold water use on Monday, but that some ‘positive news’ is expected Tuesday afternoon about the water main repair timeline. DEVELOPING DEVELOPING | ‘Not the result we wanted’: Trudeau responds after surprise Conservative byelection win in Liberal stronghold Conservative candidate Don Stewart winning the closely-watched Toronto-St. Paul’s federal byelection, and delivering a stunning upset to Justin Trudeau’s candidate Leslie Church in the long-time Liberal riding, has sent political shockwaves through both parties. Wildfire in central Labrador jumps Churchill River The wildfire in Labrador threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls jumped over the Churchill River earlier today, increasing the risk to the skeleton crew operating the town’s massive hydroelectric generating station. 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Ottawa urges Canadians to leave Lebanon while they can due to escalating violence Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is urging Canadians to leave an increasingly volatile Lebanon while they can. Health Pre-med students can’t take MCAT in Quebec because of Bill 96 Areeba Ahmed says she’s always dreamed of becoming a surgeon but her road to the operating room has become a complicated one ever since Quebec’s French language law came into effect. Medical society wants national approach to track, review information on maternal deaths, severe morbidity The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada says a growing body of research out of the United States suggests maternal mental health conditions are a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. When a mole went ‘rogue,’ she knew something was wrong. What followed was years of cancer ‘being very sneaky’ Mary Lynn LeBlanc first noticed a mole on her left shoulder about seven years ago. At first, doctors didn’t find anything worrying about it. But in 2020, she noticed it looked different and grew to the size of a nickel. Sci-Tech UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now The United Nations chief on Monday launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big tech companies use their power to reduce the harm they are doing to people and societies around the world. NASA calls off spacewalk at last minute as astronaut suit malfunctions Two U.S. astronauts abandoned plans to exit the International Space Station to conduct maintenance on Monday due to a spacesuit malfunction. Warning labels on social media not enough on their own to protect teens: expert A proposal to add warning labels to social media is a step in the right direction, but will likely not be enough on their own to curb the negative effects of social media on teenagers, an expert in clinical psychology says. Entertainment Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock dead at 49 Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of the 2000s rap-rock band Crazy Town, has died. He was 49. Snoop Dogg delivers mic drop moments at U.S. trials as 52-year-old runs 200m in 34.44 seconds Snoop Dogg is used to recording tracks, not racing on them. But that didn’t stop the legendary rapper from putting on quite the show at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon on Monday. Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event. Business Nvidia’s shares nosedive to wipe US$430 billion off its value Nvidia has lost its briefly worn crown as the world’s most valuable listed company after its stock plunged almost 13 per cent in the past week. Hunting for discounts and deals? Don’t forget to check perks through your workplace Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don’t realize they can find discounts through their workplace. Canadians feel the pinch at grocery store as food inflation ticks higher for first time in nearly a year Higher grocery prices continue to wallop Canadian household budgets, with food inflation ticking higher in May for the first time in nearly a year. Lifestyle Cup Noodles serves up notoriously poisonous pufferfish Pufferfish is regarded as a luxury in Japan and a meal featuring the potentially poisonous delicacy can easily cost up to 20,000 yen (US$125) at high-end restaurants. ‘World’s ugliest dog’ is a long-tongued frizz-ball called Wild Thang They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest unearthed some true diamonds in the ruff on Friday when it was held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Calgary couple wins $7M on Daily Grand ticket Two Calgarians are celebrating a big lottery win that has left them $7-million richer. Sports What’s next? Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss The Panthers will spend the summer sipping from hockey’s holy grail. The Oilers, meanwhile, have plenty of questions about the future. Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Oilers’ McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup. Autos One of Canada’s most popular vehicles recalled over transmission issue; 95,000 impacted One of the country’s most popular vehicles is being recalled in Canada due to a transmission issue that may impact tens of thousands of drivers. 124 arrests made, 177 stolen vehicles worth $10 million recovered by Ontario carjacking task force A provincial task force charged with probing carjackings in Ontario says it has made 124 arrests and recovered 177 stolen vehicles valued at over $10 million. Industry experts urge caution after cyberattacks affect thousands of car dealerships Industry experts are warning Canadian businesses to take stock of their cyber vulnerabilities after an attack forced automotive dealerships across North America to trade their digital systems for pen and paper. Local Spotlight Bracebridge, Ont. man who lost his life trying to save another honoured posthumously A Bracebridge man who died trying to save a distressed swimmer nearly four years ago is being recognized among 18 others for their extraordinary acts of heroism. ‘It’s a tradition’: Titanic model returning to Halifax Public Gardens For the first time in two years, a model of the RMS Titanic will return to the Halifax Public Gardens, thanks in part to public demand. Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed A decision to quietly remove a decades-old Heritage Minute on Louis Riel has left some in the Métis community scratching their heads, as questions are raised about how Canada’s history is portrayed. New pup taking over as Victim Services Toronto’s trauma dog There’s a changing of the guard at Victim Services Toronto, as one trauma dog hangs up her harness and another reports for duty. Satellite imagery confirms 5 tornadoes hit Quebec during June 13 storm The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) out of Western University in Ontario confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in Quebec during the June 13 storm, bringing the total number of tornadoes in the project to six. ‘Historic victory’: Judge orders Quebec to pay taxi drivers $143 million for abolishing permits A Superior Court judge has ordered the Quebec government to pay taxi drivers $143 million in compensation for its decision to abolish their permits nearly five years ago. This 16-year-old is U of T’s youngest graduate since at least 1979 Honciuc Menendez is barely old enough to get a driver’s licence but on Friday he’ll officially graduate from the University of Toronto with distinction. Deer makes unexpected visit to Ottawa apartment Police say a deer gained entry to a basement apartment in Ottawa’s west end this week and refused to leave. Calgary woman looking for her ‘angel Natalie’ who saved her life A Calgary woman who recently had a health scare is looking to make contact with a woman in her neighbourhood who helped get her to hospital. Vancouver No campfire bans being considered in B.C. for Canada Day long weekend: BCWS Those heading to a B.C. campsite for the Canada Day long weekend can expect they’ll be allowed to have a campfire as no bans are planned in the coming days. BC United falls to 4th place in polls, Conservatives narrow gap with NDP With less than four months until B.C.’s provincial election, the current official opposition has fallen to fourth place, a recent poll from Research Co. revealed. Disappearance of Burnaby, B.C., teen still a mystery 20 years later Two decades since the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy in Metro Vancouver, police are renewing their call for information on his whereabouts. Toronto Workers rescued after swing stage ropes break outside 56th floor of downtown Toronto hotel Two workers have been rescued after some of the ropes holding up a swing stage atop a soaring downtown Toronto hotel broke. 124 arrests made, 177 stolen vehicles worth $10 million recovered by Ontario carjacking task force A provincial task force charged with probing carjackings in Ontario says it has made 124 arrests and recovered 177 stolen vehicles valued at over $10 million. ‘We are ready to crowdsource this’: Toronto philanthropist offers $1M to help keep Ontario Science Centre open A Toronto philanthropist is offering up $1 million to help keep the Ontario Science Centre open for the summer following the abrupt closure of the beloved North York museum last week. Calgary Calgary mayor expects ‘positive news’ on water main repair timeline Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says residents came very close to the threshold water use on Monday, but that some ‘positive news’ is expected Tuesday afternoon about the water main repair timeline. Section of Stoney Trail closed after man hit by vehicle A section of Stoney Trail by the airport is closed after an incident involving a pedestrian early Tuesday morning. Lethbridge College to be redesignated as polytechnic institution Lethbridge College will soon become Alberta’s latest polytechnic. Ottawa BREAKING BREAKING | Former Ottawa deputy police chief charged with sexual assault Former Ottawa police deputy chief Uday Jaswal has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident involving a female police officer under his supervision at the time. The assault allegedly took place in the workplace. WATCH WATCH | Snowbirds and Italy’s Frecce Tricolori fly over Ottawa-Gatineau The Canadian Forces Snowbirds say the Snowbirds and Frecce Tricolori will conduct a series of flypasts over Ottawa and Gatineau at approximately 12:15 p.m. Ottawa’s hydro grid ‘more resilient’ today following 2022 derecho The head of Hydro Ottawa says Ottawa’s hydro grid is “more resilient” today than it was in 2022, as the utility continues to strengthen the system following the derecho two years ago. Montreal Teen boy struck by vehicle on e-scooter dies in hospital: Montreal police The 14-year-old boy who was hit by a car in Montreal on Monday has succumbed to his injuries. Here are the 10 most dangerous intersections for Montreal cyclists Researchers out of McGill University say there is a critical need for safer cycling infrastructure around certain intersections in Montreal after pinpointing 10 troubling spots in a recent survey. Pre-med students can’t take MCAT in Quebec because of Bill 96 Areeba Ahmed says she’s always dreamed of becoming a surgeon but her road to the operating room has become a complicated one ever since Quebec’s French language law came into effect. Edmonton What’s next? Interesting off-season ahead for Oilers after Stanley Cup final loss The Panthers will spend the summer sipping from hockey’s holy grail. The Oilers, meanwhile, have plenty of questions about the future. Man arrested for driving 189 km/h in 100 km/h zone near Edmonton: RCMP A Beaumont man was arrested for driving nearly double the speed limit just outside of Edmonton, RCMP said. Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Atlantic Despite soggy start to the week, Maritimes still mostly below average for June rain Rain totals reported at several weather station sites across the Maritimes are below 30-year climate averages. NSLC made $874M in 2023-2024 fiscal year The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation’s sales went up nearly two per cent in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, netting $874.5 million. 52-year-old man dead after ATV crash near Chance Harbour, N.B. A 52-year-old man died after an ATV crash near Chance Harbour, N.B., Monday night. Winnipeg Toddler, baby among victims in random bear spray attack: Winnipeg police Eight people, including a toddler and a baby, were randomly hit with bear spray while walking near the University of Winnipeg, police say. Paul Maurice, a hockey lifer, now has a Stanley Cup. And it was worth the wait Paul Maurice was once the last player picked in the NHL draft. An afterthought, almost. He never made it to the league as a player. And there were many times when he wondered if his name would ever be on the Stanley Cup. Wonder no more. This Manitoba community saw wind gusts over 110 km/h on Monday Parts of Manitoba were hit with dangerously strong winds on Monday, with some communities seeing gusts well over 100 km/h. Regina Police use of force in Regina on the rise, statistics show Regina Police Service (RPS) statistics show officer use of force is on the rise. Cocaine, magic mushrooms seized after armed robbery suspect arrested in Moose Jaw A man and a woman are facing charges following a police operation on Thursday in Moose Jaw. Construction begins on pea protein isolate plant in Yorkton Construction has officially kicked off at Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) new pea protein isolate plant in Yorkton. Kitchener Proud Waterloo Region father celebrates son’s Stanley Cup win Many people in Waterloo Region and beyond were watching Monday night’s Stanley Cup game on the edge of their seats. 124 arrests made, 177 stolen vehicles worth $10 million recovered by Ontario carjacking task force A provincial task force charged with probing carjackings in Ontario says it has made 124 arrests and recovered 177 stolen vehicles valued at over $10 million. Kitchener, Ont. family demands justice after SIU clears police in fatal shooting The family of Kitchener, Ont. man said he was suffering from a schizophrenic episode, and desperately needed help, the night he was fatally shot by an officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Saskatoon Saskatoon mayoral candidate suing the city over housing accelerator fund requirements Pressure is increasing at city hall over a looming decision on the federal housing accelerator fund. Rattlers’ first black uniform added to rotation The Saskatchewan Rattlers showed off their Star Blanket jerseys against the Calgary Surge, on June 20, looking good on the court despite a loss. ‘Like the movie Twister’: Sask. town cleans up storm aftermath in wake of possible tornado Environment Canada is investigating whether Carrot River, Sask. was hit by a tornado on Sunday night. Northern Ontario One of Canada’s most popular vehicles recalled over transmission issue; 95,000 impacted One of the country’s most popular vehicles is being recalled in Canada due to a transmission issue that may impact tens of thousands of drivers. Another murder-suicide involving intimate partner violence in the Sault The two bodies found at a Sault Ste. Marie home last month have been deemed a murder-suicide in another tragic case of intimate partner violence in the city, police say. Railcars derail in remote area of northeastern Ontario CN crews are responding to a train derailment in a remote part of northeastern Ontario on Monday. London Trees topple in some London neighbourhoods after brief storm blows through CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison said sunshine will start your Tuesday, ‘A nice mix of sun and cloud, winds picking up out of the south as we head into the afternoon.’ Life-threatening injuries following south London crash One person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash in south London. According to police, the crash happened in the area of Wellington Road and Commissioners Road east. Man charged with harassment after spotted following young girls: police A man is in custody following complaints that he was spotted following a school girl riding a bike. According to police, he was spotted driving a red Mitsubishi SUV in the area of Southcrest Drive and Base Line Road West on the afternoon of June 16. Barrie Barrie police seek suspect wanted for possible hate crime Images of a suspect connected to a possible hate crime were released by Barrie police this week in hopes someone will recognize him. Former Barrie Colts captain Aaron Ekblad is a Stanley Cup Champion Barrie’s former captain of the Barrie Colts hoists the Stanley Cup after Game 7. Rash of break-ins & thefts under investigation in Meaford Provincial police are investigating a series of break-ins in Meaford where hundreds of dollars worth of items, including several bicycles and camping equipment, were stolen. Windsor Windsor business fined $35,000 for ‘discrimination and reprisal’ of indigenous transgender woman The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has agreed Mad Wax Windsor Inc. “profoundly affected” a transgender woman for failing to provide a leg wax and taking the story to the media. Body of missing swimmer recovered in Lake Erie Essex OPP Marine Unit members have recovered the body of a missing swimmer. Two vehicle collision in Thamesville leads to fatality A collision in Thamesville led to a fatality Monday afternoon. At 4:30 p.m., on Longwoods Road between Dew Drop Road and Huff’s Side Road, a westbound vehicle veered into the oncoming lane, colliding with an eastbound vehicle. Vancouver Island BC United falls to 4th place in polls, Conservatives narrow gap with NDP With less than four months until B.C.’s provincial election, the current official opposition has fallen to fourth place, a recent poll from Research Co. revealed. Disappearance of Burnaby, B.C., teen still a mystery 20 years later Two decades since the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy in Metro Vancouver, police are renewing their call for information on his whereabouts. More than 100 people died in B.C. of accidental drowning last year: coroners data More than 100 people died of accidental drowning in B.C. last year, with incidents most common in summer months, data from the provincial coroner shows. Kelowna Man stabbed in Kelowna, suspect at large: RCMP Mounties in Kelowna say a suspect is at large after a man was stabbed in the city Sunday afternoon. Police still investigating cause after woman found dead in Kelowna park Police are remaining tight-lipped about a woman’s death in a Kelowna park on Friday. Man shot dead in Princeton, B.C., was high-ranking gang member, court records suggest Police have identified a man found dead in B.C.’s Interior last weekend as Donald “Donnie” Lyons. Lethbridge Lethbridge College to be redesignated as polytechnic institution Lethbridge College will soon become Alberta’s latest polytechnic. Town mulling options as Milk River dries up Before the St. Mary siphon burst, the Milk River’s flow rate was approximately 17 and a half cubic metres per second. Monday, it was less than one cubic metre per second. ‘Just protesting’: Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., acted surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Sault Ste. Marie Same Sault suspect charged with another assault using a metal baseball bat Police in Sault Ste. Marie say an 18-year-old suspect is now charged with assaulting two people with a metal bat on the same day. Suspect drives truck through front door of Sault business, then surrenders to police A dispute turned violent in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday when a suspect drove their truck through the front door of a business, causing a lot of damage and injuring one person. Another murder-suicide involving intimate partner violence in the Sault The two bodies found at a Sault Ste. Marie home last month have been deemed a murder-suicide in another tragic case of intimate partner violence in the city, police say. N.L. Water bombers dousing Labrador fires halted by thunderstorms, but rain is coming Crews are building fire lines and using industrial sprinklers to protect a central Labrador town from wildfires, though a thunderstorm temporarily halted a fleet of water bombers on Monday. Princess Anne’s planned trip to Newfoundland cancelled following injury An injury has forced Princess Anne to cancel a trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. Wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador stable, but weather not co-operating Officials in central Labrador say the wildfire threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls remained stable Saturday, but there was no sign of significant rain in the forecast. 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