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CRA launched 'witch hunt' against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say; According to multiple sources, CRA's senior leadership is anxious, looking for ways to silence employees and to limit coverage\.

CRA launched 'witch hunt' against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say

November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

The Canada Revenue Agency is on a "witch hunt" to find whistleblowers who may have spoken to the media and exposed how it has been repeatedly duped into paying out millions in bogus refunds to scammers, according to sources.

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Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks; US representative \(R-FL\) Matt Gaetz participates in a sound check on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024\. Days after he survived an assassination attempt Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked right-wing loyalist J\.D\. Vance for running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of last weekend's failed assassination attempt\. \(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP\) \(Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images\) Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a Turning Point Action 'United for Change' campaign rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 24, 2024\. \(Photo by Patrick T\. Fallon / AFP\) \(Photo by PATRICK T\. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images\)

Trump drops a cabinet-level clusterbomb with Gaetz, Gabbard as latest picks

November 13 , 2024 at 08:50:45 p.m. EST • :

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has named firebrand Republican Representative Matt Gaetz to be his nominee for attorney general, surprising some party members. The Florida congressman has a controversial history on Capitol Hill, to say the least.

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Taylor Swift is shaping our culture. How did that happen?; Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of Taylor Swift \| The Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona \(Glendale, Arizona\)\. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour\.

Taylor Swift is shaping our culture. How did that happen?

November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Some see the "Taylor effect" — Swift's commanding impact on the music industry and culture at large — as a defining element of the 21st century. But what exactly is behind that effect, and how did it get so big?

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Almost a year after a stroke, St. Anthony woman is still being denied rehab; Patsy Smith, 71, had a stroke last year\. From St\. Anthony, she hasn't left the community's hospital since despite the facility's inability to treat stroke patients\.

Almost a year after a stroke, St. Anthony woman is still being denied rehab

November 14 , 2024 at 04:30:00 a.m. EST • :

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is doubling down on its decision to deny 71-year-old Patsy Smith of St. Anthony rehabilitative care after she had a stroke last year.

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Some Scotiabank customers still unable to access accounts after 'scheduled maintenance'; A pedestrian walks past a Scotiabank branch in downtown Calgary, Alta\., Friday, Sept\. 16, 2022\.

Some Scotiabank customers still unable to access accounts after 'scheduled maintenance'

November 13 , 2024 at 10:14:11 p.m. EST • :

Some Scotiabank customers are still unable to access their online banking accounts after what the company called "scheduled maintenance" turned into a service outage that crept into Wednesday, sparking online anger and a proposed class action lawsuit.

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WATCH | We visited a Palestinian village — then Israeli settlers showed up; CBC News crew in the West Bank has a confrontation with Israeli settlers  

November 13 , 2024 at 08:02:51 p.m. EST • :

WATCH | We visited a Palestinian village — then Israeli settlers showed up

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RCMP prepares to deploy body cameras to thousands of officers nationwide; An RCMP officer wears a body camera at the detachment in Bible Hill, N\.S\., on Sunday, April 18, 2021\. A Calgary criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place\.  

November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

RCMP prepares to deploy body cameras to thousands of officers nationwide

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For some homebuyers, cashback rebates can save thousands in real estate commissions; A sold sign in front of homes in the Riverside South neighbourhood of Ottawa on Aug\. 30, 2024\.  

November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

For some homebuyers, cashback rebates can save thousands in real estate commissions

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Sexually frustrated murder accused took what he wanted from housemate, jury hears; Savanna Pikuyak, a young Inuk woman from Nunavut, moved to Ottawa on Thursday to start a program at Algonquin College\.  

November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Sexually frustrated murder accused took what he wanted from housemate, jury hears

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Republicans win the U.S. House, giving Donald Trump and party control of government; U\.S\. House Speaker of the House Mike Johnson \(R-OH\) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC\.  

November 13 , 2024 at 10:57:22 p.m. EST • :

Republicans win the U.S. House, giving Donald Trump and party control of government

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November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Tariffs on Canadian steel less likely under Trump 2.0, U.S. trade experts say, but disruption still a risk

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November 14 , 2024 at 04:00:25 a.m. EST • :

Thousands of donations, fewer than 2% used. Why cord blood transplants are so rare

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November 13 , 2024 at 11:36:50 p.m. EST • :

Politics newcomer Chad Bachynski elected as Regina's mayor

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November 13 , 2024 at 05:02:50 p.m. EST • :

Bluesky gains more than 1.25 million followers since U.S. election

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November 13 , 2024 at 01:48:45 p.m. EST • :

Ontario school board spending over $41K on staff travel to Brazil, Italy, Germany and Dubai

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