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Inside an extortion deportation case: The arsons, auto frauds and shootings linking crime across Canada

Inside an extortion deportation case: The arsons, auto frauds and shootings linking crime across Canada

Immigration documents obtained by CBC News give new insight into a cross-Canada network of individuals believed to be responsible for a wave of extortion attacks plaguing Canadian communities. Details about previously unknown individuals have emerged from the admissibility hearing of a man linked to arsons, shootings and auto fraud in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

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This Canada's Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John's bar — on TV. Here's what happened next
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November 26, 2024

This Canada’s Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John’s bar — on TV. Here’s what happened next

A St. John’s performer is urging the city’s drag community…

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Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan's supporters from streets
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November 26, 2024

Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters from streets

Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse…

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Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
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November 26, 2024

Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don’t all share the enthusiasm

Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday…

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Cause of B.C. teen's H5N1 avian flu infection still unknown, health officials say
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November 26, 2024

Cause of B.C. teen’s H5N1 avian flu infection still unknown, health officials say

B.C. health officials say they still don’t know how a…

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Study finds Indigenous people cultivated hazelnuts 7,000 years ago, challenging modern assumptions
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November 26, 2024

Study finds Indigenous people cultivated hazelnuts 7,000 years ago, challenging modern assumptions

A new study indicates Indigenous peoples in what is now…

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Everyone says they're tired. Me? I fell asleep behind the wheel and knew something was really wrong
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November 26, 2024

Everyone says they’re tired. Me? I fell asleep behind the wheel and knew something was really wrong

Jenny Lee-Gilmore had trouble staying awake in school, vivid sleep…

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Why some book fans are leaving Amazon-owned Goodreads in wake of the U.S. election
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November 26, 2024

Why some book fans are leaving Amazon-owned Goodreads in wake of the U.S. election

Hold onto your book reviews, because X isn’t the only…

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Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time after victims' families pleaded with parole board
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November 26, 2024

Paul Bernardo denied parole for a third time after victims’ families pleaded with parole board

Killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo has again been denied…

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Mother orca with 3 offpsring in Vancouver's False Creek a sign of recovery: researcher
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November 26, 2024

Mother orca with 3 offpsring in Vancouver’s False Creek a sign of recovery: researcher

Family of orcas got up close to small ferries Sunday…

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