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Global Technology Outage Disrupts Canadian Flights, Hospitals, and Border Operations

  • A global technology outage affected Canadian flights, hospitals, and border crossings, with disruptions linked to a faulty update to Microsoft Windows.
  • Health sectors in British Columbia and Newfoundland, major airlines, and border services experienced significant operational impacts.
  • The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in relying on a few key technology systems and the need for robust contingency plans.