Friday, May 17, 2024
ADVT 
National

Food Vouchers Replace Cheques As Computer Woes Continue For Nunavut Government

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 Nov, 2019 07:47 PM

    IQALUIT, Nunavut - The government of Nunavut is still dealing with its computer systems after a cyber attack paralyzed its entire network.

     

    All government computers in the territorial capital of Iqaluit are being collected so that they can be reformatted.

     

    Residents on income assistance who normally receive cheques are being given food vouchers redeemable at grocery stores instead.

     

    Territorial officials say paycheques due next week for civil servants are expected to be delivered as scheduled.

     

    Government offices remain open, but are relying on fax machines, telephone calls and paper forms.

     

    Residents have been warned that services will take longer than normal.

     

    Problems began Saturday when a ransomware bug got into the Nunavut system. It encrypted individual files on various servers and workstations and locked out regular users.

     

    Premier Joe Savikataaq says contingency plans are working well and databanks are being rebuilt from backup files.

     

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Two Killed When SUV Veers Into B.C.’s Harrison Lake; Survivor Airlifted To Care

    RCMP from the Upper Fraser Valley detachment say they were alerted at around 10 a.m. Sunday.

    Two Killed When SUV Veers Into B.C.’s Harrison Lake; Survivor Airlifted To Care

    South Asian Community Raises $742,495 For BC Children’s Hospital At 11th Annual A Night Of Miracles Gala

    Funds from 11th Annual A Night of Miracles Gala will help transform diabetes care for BC’s kids 

    South Asian Community Raises $742,495 For BC Children’s Hospital At 11th Annual A Night Of Miracles Gala

    WATCH: David Eby Hits Back At BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Over ICBC Issue

    After watching the DARPAN video, BC Attorney General David Eby has hit back at Wilkinson on his comment and on the previous government’s inability to take “necessary action.”

    WATCH: David Eby Hits Back At BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Over ICBC Issue

    Defence Says Accused In Calgary Caseworker Death Needs Mental Assessment

    Defence Says Accused In Calgary Caseworker Death Needs Mental Assessment
    A young Calgary man charged with killing his caseworker at an assisted-living home remains in custody and is to see a psychiatrist next week.

    Defence Says Accused In Calgary Caseworker Death Needs Mental Assessment

    Wind, Rain Knock Out Power To More Than 900,000 Customers Across Quebec

    Wind, Rain Knock Out Power To More Than 900,000 Customers Across Quebec
    MONTREAL - Quebec's hydro utility says more than 900,000 of its customers are without power following a weather system that brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across the province.

    Wind, Rain Knock Out Power To More Than 900,000 Customers Across Quebec

    Pharmacist From London, Ont., Admits Misconduct For Naloxone Distribution

    Pharmacist From London, Ont., Admits Misconduct For Naloxone Distribution
    TORONTO - A pharmacist who went door-to-door handing out naloxone kits in a neighbourhood ravaged by opioid use choked back tears on Friday as he admitted to professional misconduct.    

    Pharmacist From London, Ont., Admits Misconduct For Naloxone Distribution