OTTAWA—Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage organizations to adopt the latest security measures, build a response plan and ensure information technology staff are well-prepared to respond to incidents. Canada is among the top countries affected…

OTTAWA—A new report is accusing Iranian authorities of tampering with the electronic devices and misidentifying the remains of some of the passengers killed on Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752. The findings are among new revelations contained in a lengthy report by the Association of the Families of Flight PS752 Victims that examines the Jan. 8, 2020…

CALGARY, Alberta—Marie-Philip Poulin scored in overtime and Canada beat the five-time defending champion the United States 3–2 on Tuesday night for its first gold medal at the women’s hockey world championship since 2012. Poulin, the Canadian captain, skated down the left side, took a pass from Brianne Jenner, and sent it off the crossbar and…

TOKYO—The scoreboard at the Shiokaze Park beach volleyball venue said: “Challenge successful. Ball out.” That didn’t make any sense. And the Americans’ survival was riding on it. “The referee just said, ’Wait, wait, wait. We’re sorting it out,” Canada’s Heather Bansley said on Sunday after winning a twice-reversed challenge to oust Sarah Sponcil and Kelly…

At least four Canadians from three different families are unaccounted for after the deadly collapse of a Miami−area condo building, the federal government said Sunday as the official death toll in the incident rose to nine. Global Affairs Canada had said earlier on Sunday that four Canadians affected by the tragedy were from two families,…

TORONTO—The COVID−19 pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians across the country, causing many to lose their jobs or businesses, or to adapt to a new life spent mostly at home. Some are leaning into the disruption, however, using these uncertain times as a launchpad for major life changes they may not otherwise have embraced….