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NewThe Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth
We debuted in 1975 with a goal of holding power accountable. That remains a core tenet of our fearless and provocative journalism. As Canada’s flagship investigative documentary program turns 50, we go into the vaults and behind the scenes.
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VideoHis journalism career includes a shark bite and a punch in the face
Ahead of his retirement, CBC’s Bob McKeown sits down with The National’s Adrienne Arsenault to talk about the big moments and the curious encounters that defined his 50-year broadcasting career.
Cracked: Crimes Behind Encryption
Vancouver’s Sky ECC promised confidentiality to customers with its encrypted cellphones, which were a hit with criminals but also the target of an international police sting. The investigation that brought thousands of criminals, and Sky, down.
THE FIFTH ESTATECRA leadership knew of major gaps in fraud detection as agency paid out bogus refunds, records show
FIFTH ESTATERCMP videos show how extremist ideology fuelled armed Coutts protesters
