5 h. ago Ontario wants cops empowered to seize electronic devices for vehicle theft

The province is making moves to get tougher on auto theft in Ontario. The Ford government proposed legislation that would amend the Highway Traffic Act to give police the authority to search for and seize electronic devices that are intended to be used for vehicle theft. While authorities say the combined efforts of law enforcement […]

Transport

10 h. ago Ontario may let police seize car fob hacking tools in auto theft crackdown

The government announced it would be proposing changes to the Highway Traffic Act to allow police who stop vehicles to search for and seize electronic devices used in auto theft.

Events

3 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man caught, another sought for 2023 auto thefts

A 29-year-old Brampton man is facing break-and-enter and auto theft charges after two luxury vehicles were stolen in late 2023. Peel Regional Police also said a 26-year-old man, also from Brampton, is wanted on the same charges. According to police, two suspects unlawfully entered a Brampton-area business that rents luxury vehicles on Nov. 4, 2023. […]

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8 d. ago Border fears lead Canadian firms to advise burner phones, clean computers, travel bans

Concerns about electronic privacy and client information amid device checks at the border are rising

Economics

1 week ago This is what travelling to the U.S. is like as a Canadian right now

When I booked my flight from Canada to the United States last year, I didn't anticipate U.S. border rules to tighten so drastically.My friends had set an April 2025 date for their wedding in Orlando, Florida, well before Donald Trump became America's 47th president.Little did we know that his second term would usher in a trade war and heightened tensions for anyone travelling from Canada to the U.S.I started getting nervous about my travel plans after the terrifying story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went viral.Then, the federal government updated its U.S. travel advisory with a serious warning, saying it couldn't intervene if travellers don't meet entry and exit requirements.My anxiety went through the roof after interviewing an immigration lawyer about what Canadians should know before travelling down south.From authorized checks on electronic devices to the possibility of being denied and, worst case, detained, I worried tha...

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2 w. ago Experts say Canadians should only bring burner phones if visiting the U.S.

If you have plans to travel to the U.S. from Canada, experts are advising you to leave your electronics at home if you can.Tensions are high between the two countries as the trade war continues, and Canadians travelling down south seem to have been caught in the crossfires.While many have chosen not to travel to the U.S. to show their support for Canada, others may still need to go there for work, school or scheduled events like weddings.But crossing the border may not be as stress-free as it was before the tariffs.Last week, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory, warning Canadians about entry and exit requirements.It advised travellers to "expect scrutiny" of electronic devices at ports of entry."Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities. If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation," reads the advisory.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its agents do have the authority to search a traveller's computer, phone, ca...

Events

3 w. ago Can U.S. border guards search your phone? Your rights explained

Canadians are being told to 'expect scrutiny' when crossing ports of entry, including questioning and potential search of their electronic devices. Here's what that means.

Technology

3 w. ago VR Resources Identifies Geochemical Trends from New Data on Copper

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR, FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF), the “Company“, or “VR”, is pleased to announce new data, and results of a comprehensive geochemical study, at its 100%-owned Silverback Project (or “Silverback”) in Northwest Ontario, based on core samples from the two scout drill programs […]

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3 w. ago Canada Warns Residents Their Phones May Be Searched at US Border

The Canadian government issued a new warning for travelers entering the US, saying they should “expect scrutiny” at the border and that their phones and other electronic devices may be searched.

Technology

3 w. ago Canada updates U.S. travel advice, reminding Canadians that electronic devices can be searched

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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3 w. ago Canadians warned their electronic devices can be searched as new travel advisory issued

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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