Roxanna Woloshyn

Roxanna Woloshyn is a producer with The Fifth Estate. She has covered stories for The National, CBC News TikTok and CBC Saskatchewan. You can reach her at [email protected].

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This Canadian got caught supplying Russia with $7M in weapon parts

A man from Montreal has admitted to running a scheme to illegally send Russian military suppliers millions of dollars' worth of electronic parts that have been found in seized weapons on Ukraine’s battlefields.
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.

What is the fediverse and why does Threads want to join?

Unlike mainstream social media, the fediverse is a federated social network that is made up of thousands of servers that connect and can talk to each other. Now Threads wants to join.

Why Canada's ban on cosmetic testing on animals only applies to new products

When Canada’s ban on cosmetic testing on animals comes into force in December, products that include ingredients that have been tested on animals will remain on store shelves. So, how can you shop cruelty-free?
The Fifth Estate

Canadian ransomware hacker sentenced to 20 years in U.S. prison

Former Canadian government IT specialist turned ransomware hacker Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins has been sentenced to a 20-year prison term in the United States in what a federal court judge called “the worst case he’s ever seen.”
MARKETPLACE

Is the celery juice craze driving up the price at the supermarket?

If you've noticed your greens are costing you a little more green, you're not alone — especially when it comes to celery. The celery juice diet craze might be thinning out more wallets than waistlines.
Marketplace

The truth about teatoxes: Why health experts say this celeb-endorsed craze is unnecessary

It’s one of the latest celeb-endorsed crazes sweeping social media: Teatoxing, the idea you can detoxify your body, reduce bloat and boost energy. But according to Health Canada, the sale of some of these popular brands is not allowed in Canada because the products aren't properly licensed here.

Al Gore on what Canadians can do to fight climate change

The former U.S. vice-president praised Canada for its commitment to the Paris agreement and offered advice on how to combat climate change ahead of the debut of his film An Inconvenient Sequel.

Preliminary hearing for Kelly Goforth, Richele Bear's alleged killer to begin in Regina

A judge will review evidence to determine if Clayton Eichler should stand trial in the deaths of Kelly Goforth and Richele Bear.

Retired Mountie Timothy Coxon pleads guilty to assaulting ex-spouse

A retired Mountie, who was charged with four counts of assaulting his former common-law spouse in January 2013 while serving as a member of the RCMP, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-common-law wife.