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This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a 'loving mother' killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake

This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a ‘loving mother’ killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake

GoFundMe removed a campaign claiming to be raising funds for a victim of the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy Wednesday, saying it is refunding the more than $57,000 donated. A B.C. woman who reported her suspicions that the fundraiser was fake says she “couldn’t bear the thought” of people taking advantage of the community’s generosity in a time of tragedy.

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Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump’s tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC’s visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out what’s really going on.

Thumbnail: Credit YT-A: “X/LarryBrockMP”

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Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'
Star

May 1, 2025

Danielle Smith’s reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from ‘if’ toward ‘when’

One hundred and seventy-seven thousand people.That’s roughly 3.5 per cent…

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This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a 'loving mother' killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake
Star

May 1, 2025

This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a ‘loving mother’ killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake

GoFundMe removed a campaign claiming to be raising funds for…

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Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers, lifts restrictions on flags for spectators
Star

May 1, 2025

Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers, lifts restrictions on flags for spectators

At this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, performers and their delegations…

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Conservative MP open to speaking with friend JD Vance if Liberals ask for help
Star

May 1, 2025

Conservative MP open to speaking with friend JD Vance if Liberals ask for help

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani — who is also a friend…

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Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?
Star

May 1, 2025

Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because…

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Alleged leaders of child exploitation cult known as 764 arrested, charged
Star

May 1, 2025

Alleged leaders of child exploitation cult known as 764 arrested, charged

Warning: This story contains references to suicide, sexual abuse, violence,…

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Health, Lifestyle, Social

May 1, 2025

Ontario sees sharpest rise in measles yet with 223 new infections since last week

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting its highest weekly increase in…

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Teen whose family was killed at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival pledges to share half of donated $542K
Star

May 1, 2025

Teen whose family was killed at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival pledges to share half of donated $542K

An online fundraiser for Andy Le raised more than $542,000….

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Monarchists hopeful King Charles will deliver Carney government's first throne speech
Star

May 1, 2025

Monarchists hopeful King Charles will deliver Carney government’s first throne speech

Monarchists say such a move would be an important gesture…

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P.E.I. schools to track complaints after substitute who sexually touched student kept teaching
Star

May 1, 2025

P.E.I. schools to track complaints after substitute who sexually touched student kept teaching

P.E.I.’s Public Schools Branch has implemented a central reporting system…

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Business, Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social, Transport

May 1, 2025

Two fly-in First Nations along James Bay evacuating amid spring flooding

KASHECHEWAN — A fly-in First Nation on the shore of…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 1, 2025

Ontario government to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table its 2025-26 budget…

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Renters want to go green too. Why your landlord may not invest — and what you can do
Star

May 1, 2025

Renters want to go green too. Why your landlord may not invest — and what you can do

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we learn…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

May 1, 2025

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can…

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Wildfire evacuations underway in parts of Fort St. John, cellphone and internet down in Tumbler Ridge
Star

May 1, 2025

Wildfire evacuations underway in parts of Fort St. John, cellphone and internet down in Tumbler Ridge

The fires, all believed to be human-caused, mark the beginning…

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Mike Waltz moves from security adviser to UN ambassador in wake of Signal controversy
Star

May 1, 2025

Mike Waltz moves from security adviser to UN ambassador in wake of Signal controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating national…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 1, 2025

Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: family

The wife of a Canadian man who was arrested in…

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Faster isn't always better. Slow-charging EVs could have big benefits
Star

May 1, 2025

Faster isn’t always better. Slow-charging EVs could have big benefits

When Julia McNally decided to buy an EV and started…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 1, 2025

Former CMW president resolves ‘miscommunication’ with buyers that led to legal action

TORONTO — The former president of Canadian Music Week says…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 1, 2025

Three foreign nationals arrested after crossing border in Fort Erie, Ont.: RCMP

FORT ERIE — The RCMP say three foreign nationals were…

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Environment, Justice, National, Politics

May 1, 2025

Supreme Court won’t hear province’s appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case

Canada’s top court has dismissed Ontario’s request to weigh in…

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Missing three fingers, this teen musician has spent years mastering the piano
Star

May 1, 2025

Missing three fingers, this teen musician has spent years mastering the piano

When Colin Zhang got a piano on his third birthday,…

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Woman says defence's questions in world junior sex assault trial an attempt to 'discredit' her
Star

May 1, 2025

Woman says defence’s questions in world junior sex assault trial an attempt to ‘discredit’ her

The friend DM’ed E.M. just after 9 a.m. ET the…

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Woman in tears after days of defence grilling at world junior hockey sex assault trial
Star

May 1, 2025

Woman in tears after days of defence grilling at world junior hockey sex assault trial

A 2nd player misidentified After the break, Savard continues her…

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