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CBC Investigates
Why does Drake have so many companies?
Amid the feud between Drake and rival Kendrick Lamar online sleuths uncovered details about the former's businesses and other holdings that started a buzz on social media. CBC News looks into Drake's business and property holdings and why he has so many.
Analysis
Some blame outsiders for spread of pro-Palestinian encampments. The idea isn't new, say students and experts
As pro-Palestinian protests continue to grow across Canadian campuses, CBC News looks at what student organizers and observers have to say about claims that the protests are being funded or influenced by outside forces.
Mysterious writer behind ISIS-K propaganda calls himself 'the Canadian'
A person calling himself "the Canadian" who writes propaganda for an Afghan branch of ISIS claims to be based somewhere in Canada, which, experts say, could be cause for concern for authorities.
Russian drones used in Ukraine may include Western parts, ambassador says
The Russian ambassador to Canada said in an interview with CBC News that Western electronics might be found in Russian drones being used in Ukraine.
How a Russian arms maker targets unknowing Canadian companies to get around sanctions
At the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, countries including Canada immediately imposed extensive sanctions against the Russian military industrial complex. A recent hack of one Russian arms maker provides insights into how they pursue technology used to make weapons from unknowing Canadian companies.