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More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds

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Seen from the neck down, RCMP officers in red uniforms march on the street.

A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of cases of alleged gender-based violence by members. Through a series of access requests, CBC received more than 10 years of disciplinary allegations and outcomes. Experts fear the revelations are just the “tip of the iceberg.”

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Taxpayers complain of long waits for the CRA to fix its errors, deliver refunds

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Bill Bisson in his kitchen holding up one of his tax documents

The Canada Revenue Agency is warning about processing delays for several key services involving Canadians’ tax returns. Some people stuck in the backlog say they're stressed and desperate for a resolution.

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Weird that cutting 10k+ positions might have an impact...
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'Don't jump in them': Olympic athletes' medals break during celebrations

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American female skier.

Handle with care. That's the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.

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Outdoor sportswear brand Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy protection

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A white, cursive logo reading 'Eddie Bauer' is affixed to an indoor storefront.

The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and will soon make a similar filing in Canada, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.

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No desks, no strategy: Experts say government's latest return-to-office order ignores reality

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A government office building with Canada on the logo.

With federal public servants mandated to return to the office four days a week this summer, experts and unions are sounding the alarm over a lack of clear strategy or infrastructure to support such a move.

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dreadhead
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DMack
14 hours ago
that email is going to be a meeting from now on
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Federal public servants called back to office 4 days a week starting this summer

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The federal government's plan to shrink its workforce is a major preoccupation in Ottawa and Gatineau, given how many people in the area live and work there. Check this space regularly for updates on what's expected within each government department.

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