Canadian bill honouring families of those who died in 9/11 terrorist attacks gets third reading

A bill entitled The Provincial Day of Service Act has been given a third reading in the Canadian legislature. The bill would give support to military personnel, police officers, medical workers and fire personnel who work against terrorism and to the families of the Canadian people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, reports Glenn Hendry of InSauga.com.

A private member’s bill to honour Ontario families who lost loved ones in the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York City and Washington was given third reading today in the Canadian legislature.

Twenty-four Canadian citizens were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Approximately 40,000 Canadian troops fought in Iraq or Afghanistan, with 150 being killed.

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Gov. Hochul announces creation of New York cybersecurity force

A new Joint Security Operations Center based in Brooklyn and a statewide task force for cybersecurity have been established.

The measures are intended to improve communication among the state’s various cybersecurity offices. The Center can also serve as a “nerve center” in the event of a cyberattack.

Recent developments in Russia have brought cybersecurity issues to the forefront of officials’ attention.

“We realize that we’re only as strong as our weakest link. Our cities and our counties — they’re connected to our state operations. So, an attack on them could lead to a larger attack and disruption,” New York’s Governor Hochul told Chris Sommerfeldt and Tim Balk of the New York Daily News.

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Tri-State 9/11 Memorial in Colorado is making progress towards completion

An information kiosk has been built at the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial near Lamar, Colorado, reports Russ Baldwin for the Prowers Journal.

A statue of a firefighter is due to be added to the memorial soon.

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