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Or sign-in if you have an account.A retired RCMP officer who goes by the name Clinton Jaws online says he was targeted by a CBC-funded prank show. In a video about his experience, he displayed his RCMP Red Serge uniform that Mounties are allowed to keep after they retire. Photo by @canadianbased /YouTubeIt’s Wednesday, May 20. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorNorthland Tales has come under fire recently for the way its organizers duped some conservative-leaning activists and former RCMP officers into appearing on the program, with critics saying the CBC was using taxpayer dollars to promote activism disguised as comedy. On Tuesday, the CBC announced it was pausing the program before its airing to ensure that the series “does not negatively impact our news brand.” The CBC logo at the broadcaster’s Toronto headquarters. Photo by Alex Urosevic/Postmedia/FileThe CBC “is mired in ideology and short on responsible journalism,” Amernic writes as he describes how he and others were “set up” and “scammed” by the team behind Northland Tales. Bestselling author Gad Saad, formerly a Concordia professor, spoke May 17 at the World Symposium Against Antizionism, in Toronto. Photo by Dave Gordon“I’m now leaving in large part because it became difficult for me, if not impossible, to be a high-profile Jewish professor who supports the right of Israel to exist,” Gad Saad said on the Joe Rogan podcast. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with media at the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 496’s Piping Industry Training School in Calgary on Friday, May 15, 2026. Photo by Brent Calver/PostmediaB.C. Premier David Eby has criticized the pipeline due to the lack of consultation with his province. He also said Alberta is getting special treatment over the project because of separatist sentiment brewing in the province. A human brain from the Apex Neuroscience Brain Bank in Salem, Oregon. The brain was preserved using a special fixative or solution that’s rapidly distributed throughout the brain to preserve tissues. Photo by Apex NeuroscienceThe survey asked 150 primary care doctors and 184 specialists, “How plausible do you find the idea that preservation could potentially allow for some form of revival in the future?” About 28 per cent answered “somewhat” or “very” plausible, while 47 per cent responded “somewhat” or “very” implausible. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.