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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”

Thumbnail credit: The Port of Los Angeles Live Look, Getty Images

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Alberta drought conditions expected to improve heading into 2025
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December 28, 2024

Alberta drought conditions expected to improve heading into 2025

In 2024, it was a roller-coaster of a growing season…

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How B.C.'s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping
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December 28, 2024

How B.C.’s 2 biggest cities are trying to curb illegal dumping

From construction and demolition waste to old mattresses and furniture,…

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Museum of Bad Gifts an homage to the awkward, the unwanted and the inappropriate
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December 28, 2024

Museum of Bad Gifts an homage to the awkward, the unwanted and the inappropriate

This season of gift-giving, the awkward, the unwanted and the…

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India's trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal 'exploited' system, experts say
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December 28, 2024

India’s trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal ‘exploited’ system, experts say

An investigation by Indian officials that alleges dozens of Canadian colleges…

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Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors
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December 28, 2024

Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors

Latvia shocks Canadian team with late comeback, with Eriks Mateiko…

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A truck driver's quiet kindness on the highway leads to gratitude and recognition
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December 28, 2024

A truck driver’s quiet kindness on the highway leads to gratitude and recognition

A B.C. truck driver is being recognized for his good…

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Vancouver's Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 potential jobs lost
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December 27, 2024

Vancouver’s Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with 600 potential jobs lost

The company that has described itself as North America’s largest…

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Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel dead at 78 after cancer battle
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December 27, 2024

Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel dead at 78 after cancer battle

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer,…

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B.C. woman wins $740K in civil suit over botched renovation that left her home 'gutted'
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December 27, 2024

B.C. woman wins $740K in civil suit over botched renovation that left her home ‘gutted’

A Kelowna, B.C., woman has been awarded over $740,000 after…

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