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Here's how the U.S. trial of a Canadian linked to the Pearson gold heist could play out

The first of two trials linked to the gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport is slated to begin in September in Pennsylvania, but only one of the Canadian men accused in the case is in U.S. custody. Legal experts weigh in on the likelihood of extradition and how the U.S. trial could potentially affect the Canadian case.

Advocates hopeful but wary of banks' pledge to stop abusive e-transfers

The Canadian Bankers Association and Interac both say they are actively exploring technology to prevent people from using e-transfers to perpetuate abusive behaviour. It comes months after multiple Canadians told CBC News they have been victimized by abusers who use e-transfers to circumvent other safeguards that survivors of intimate partner violence have put in place.

Drake's security firm set up months after rapper was 'freaked out' by uninvited visitors to his home

The security firm operating outside Drake's Toronto mansion which calls itself "Canada's #1 provider of security services" was set up months after a representative for the rapper told city officials he was freaked out by uninvited visitors and required heavy security outside his home.

Canadian banks need to do more to stop abusive e-transfers, survivors say

Women who have received threatening and abusive e-transfers from their former partners say Canadian banks need to step up and do more to prevent the misuse of their banking applications.

Kenneth Law to plead not guilty to 1st-degree murder charges, lawyer says

Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will face 14 counts of first-degree murder in connection with deaths in Ontario, CBC News has learned. The upgraded count signals another significant shift in the way authorities approach the poison seller case. Law's lawyer says he will plead not guilty.

Wildland firefighters in many parts of Canada struggle to get compensated for serious illness

Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to contain fires and save communities, infrastructure and ecosystems. But if they develop life-threatening illnesses associated with smoke exposure, many arent eligible for the same presumptive compensation available to their urban colleagues.

Suicides abroad prompt Peel Police to investigate website that sold lethal substance

A report in the Times of London focusing on an Ontario man's website has prompted a Peel Regional Police investigation. The report linked the defunct site's sale of a toxic substance to multiple suicides overseas. Toxicology experts warn of a troubling increase in suicides involving sodium nitrite.

Years after 3 Ontario women were murdered, advocates say dangerous gaps in rural cell service persist

Three recommendations from the inquest into the triple femicide that rocked Ontarios Renfrew County in 2015 touched on the lack of cell service in rural areas. One recommendation specifically suggested more be done to improve cell service in the county. Six months later, advocates say they havent seen much change.
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Many Colombians say price too high for peace deal with FARC

After four years of negotiation, President Juan Manuel Santos announced last week a peace deal with FARC to end the bloody guerrilla war in Colombia. But many Colombians are unhappy with a deal that could mean no jail time for killers and kidnappers, and a guaranteed role for the rebels in their Congress.
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'I'm filled with joy': Colombians celebrate as dream of peace comes step closer to reality

Hundreds of people crowd the steps of Museo de Antioquia, Medelln's largest museum. From a distance, they're loud and holding white flags high in the air. But move closer and you see their pure joy. Drums rage. People embrace. A conga line even starts up. They're convinced Colombia's 52-year war is about to end.