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What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

Kaitlyn Braun’s rapid rearrest underscores the challenges of the criminal justice system in addressing perpetrators like her: A young, non-violent offender with well-documented mental health struggles who has appeared to be unable or unwilling to cease doing a very specific kind of harm. This story is also the subject of a new podcast from the CBC and BBC World Service — The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby.

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Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don't worry, it's for science
Star

May 5, 2026

Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don’t worry, it’s for science

With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Corrective to May 1 story about proposed ban on energy drinks for children under 16

In a story that moved on May 1, about calls…

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Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Fire at Toronto condo buildings caused by repair work after last year’s blaze: chief

TORONTO — Officials say a fire at two Toronto highrises…

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Canada has a new Governor General: 5 key takeaways from Louise Arbour's installation speech
Star

May 5, 2026

Canada has a new Governor General: 5 key takeaways from Louise Arbour’s installation speech

In a ceremony steeped in tradition, celebrated jurist and human…

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Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general
Star

May 5, 2026

Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named former Supreme Court justice…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Retail, Sports

May 5, 2026

Tara Deschamps

New Ontario law capping resale prices frustrates season ticket holders

TORONTO — Ryan Van Horne has had season tickets for…

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Scammers are getting Rogers customers to mail them 'free' iPads
Star

May 5, 2026

Scammers are getting Rogers customers to mail them ‘free’ iPads

Rogers customers are on the hook for a $2,300 iPad…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 5, 2026

Man charged with stealing ceremonial gong from cancer centre in Kitchener

KITCHENER — Police in Kitchener, Ont., say a man has…

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Sports

May 4, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Maple Leafs introduce Sundin, Chayka as Toronto’s new management team

TORONTO — Mats Sundin took his spot on stage. A…

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