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Man who broke into girl's room will soon be able to live next door, in case raising concerns about plea deals | CBC News

Man who broke into girl’s room will soon be able to live next door, in case raising concerns about plea deals | CBC News

A man who broke into a teen’s bedroom and rubbed her back until she woke up will be free to live in the next-door London, Ont., townhouse again within months, leaving her family angry. It’s an example of how the justice system works well for some victims but not others, says the head of an agency for gender-based violence survivors. A legal expert says deals where sexual assaults are pleaded down to non-sexual charges are rare.

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Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News

Turtles on Ottawa’s Petrie Island face a host of challenges…

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Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News

Canada’s third largest federal public service labour union is calling…

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This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News

Alim Nathoo has no problem telling people he’s on the…

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Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio
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October 14, 2024

Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio

At first, short-term rentals offered unique lodging and authentic experiences…

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Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News

A longtime standup comedian, Mike Bullard hosted late-night TV talk…

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Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?
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October 13, 2024

Cross Country Checkup: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?

Checkup wants to know: How are you affected by youth…

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Launch tower's 'chopsticks' catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Launch tower’s ‘chopsticks’ catch descending rocket booster as SpaceX launches Starship | CBC News

SpaceX on Sunday launched its fifth Starship test flight from…

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U.S. to send anti-missile system 'to defend Israel' against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

U.S. to send anti-missile system ‘to defend Israel’ against possible clashes with Iran | CBC News

The United States said on Sunday it will send to…

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Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy | CBC Radio
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October 13, 2024

Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy | CBC Radio

Imagine a future in which a wearable device tells advertisers…

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