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Analysis Mike Duffy's the one on trial, but blame and shame abound: Chris Hall

Mike Duffy's trial may be only a few days into an extended run, but it's already clear none of the principal figures in this case is going to emerge from it for the better. Not Duffy. Not Stephen Harper. Not Nigel Wright. Not the Senate itself. More 5:03 AM ET read comments
- Live Blog Mike Duffy trial, Day 4 5:00 AM ET
- More coverage of the Mike Duffy trial
- Stephen Harper's makeup artist not paid by taxpayers, source says Apr 09
- Mike Duffy trial: Stephen Harper praised Duffy in signed photo Apr 09 video
New Police asked telcos for client data in over 80% of criminal probes

Police seek Canadians online and phone data in almost every criminal investigation, according to a ministerial briefing note. The note suggests it has become routine for officers to tap into private internet activity. More 5:00 AM ET read comments
- RCMP telecom subscriber data requests poorly tracked, says privacy czar Oct 30
- Rogers transparency report shows fewer police requests for customer info Apr 09
New Brain training games: No proof they prevent cognitive decline

CBC's Marketplace tested popular brain training games that claim to 'exercise your brain' and found they didn't improve cognitive function. More 5:04 AM ET read comments
- CBC's Marketplace
- Dementia patients sold unproven 'brainwave optimization' Apr 09
New Tax-free savings accounts rob tax revenue from the future: Don Pittis

A flood of money into tax-free savings accounts will leave holes in future public finances that will need to be plugged by other means, writes Don Pittis. More 5:00 AM ET read comments
- Doubling TFSA limit will only help wealthy, study argues Feb 25 video
- TFSA or RRSP? It all depends, advisers say Feb 28 video audio

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Mike Duffy's calendar diary reveals insight into Ottawa politics Apr 09 read comments
Expired drugs found on pharmacy shelves Apr 09 read comments video
'Killer robots' pose risks and advantages for military use Apr 09 read comments
Man who crowdfunded $740K for trial treatment now cancer-free Apr 09 read comments
As sentries return to National War Memorial, logbooks show public abuse, disrespect Apr 09 read comments video
First Nation near Winnipeg has most unsolved cases of missing or murdered indigenous women Apr 09 video
Man charged in chainsaw road-rage incident suspended from city job Apr 09 read comments video
Winnipeg Jets fans celebrate as team secures NHL playoff spot 2:07 AM ET read comments video
Recap Flames clinch playoff spot, knock out Kings 1:33 AM ET read comments video
Kevin Crull out as Bell Media president, replaced by Mary Ann Turcke Apr 09 read comments
Farmers fail in court bid to recoup $17B damages for end of wheat board monopoly Apr 09 read comments
Mom of 7 'spooked' by vaccinations reverses stand — but then kids get sick Apr 09 read comments video
Arrest made after Toronto-area police officer stabbed in arm 12:44 AM ET video
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