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Why some cars sold in Canada are easier to steal than the same models in the U.K.
Marketplace compares some of Canada’s most stolen vehicles to the same makes and models sold in the U.K. and reveals how the same cars sold overseas have additional security features that aren’t provided in Canada.
'They saved my life that day': The inside story of a Canadian wounded in Ukraine
"Shadow" was stationed for three months in the heavily contested region of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the scene of intense fighting as Russian soldiers have slowly advanced over the summer months.
CBC Investigates
Just bought a used car? There's a chance it's stolen, as thieves exploit weakness in vehicle registrations
Organized crime groups driving Canada's worst-ever auto theft epidemic are adapting by increasingly selling hot vehicles in Canada to unsuspecting buyers with little protection, police say. Veteran investigators argue they exploit a weakness in provincial registration systems that needs to be fixed.
MARKETPLACE
Human trafficking victim says he was forced to target Canadians in crypto investment scam
A man who targeted Canadians for cryptocurrency investment scams is speaking out after escaping the Cambodian compound where he was forced to do it.
Marketplace
Man alleged to be behind high-interest mortgage scam living large on social media
A man alleged to be connected to a complex scheme that leaves homeowners with high-interest mortgages they say they didn’t want flaunts a luxurious lifestyle on social media, while regulators crack down on lawyers and mortgage brokers alleged to be connected to the scheme.
Marketplace
Does your makeup contain 'forever chemicals'?
As the federal government weighs whether to regulate so-called forever chemicals as toxic, CBC's Marketplace tested popular makeup brands for these chemicals and found measurable levels in three of four brands.
Taiwan faces threat of invasion. Many Taiwanese aren't worried
Despite Beijing’s near-monthly attack drills against Taiwan — and its oft-repeated claim that the island will be reunited with the mainland, by force, if necessary — many Taiwanese just don’t buy it.
CBC IN MANILA
China's new territorial claims show 'intent of expanding,' says Philippines
Chinese authorities released a newly drawn map this month that claims ownership of nearly all of the South China Sea, an area larger than India, stretching from China's shores thousands of kilometres to the territorial waters of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam and Taiwan.
Analysis
As Canada's navy arrives in Japan, Tokyo begins largest military buildup since Second World War
As Canada increases its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and Japan significantly boosts its military investment, both countries are pushing back against the influence of China, which has 355 ships and submarines in its navy, making it the world's largest by size.
Long hair, signing bonuses and 'try before you buy': How Canada's military is responding to a staffing crisis
The relaxation of dress standards a year ago across the Canadian Armed Forces may surprise veterans who lived through far stricter times, but it is part of a larger effort to make the Forces more attractive to new recruits and to retain experienced members.