
Kevin Maimann
Digital Writer
Kevin Maimann is a senior writer for CBC News based in Edmonton. He has covered a wide range of topics for publications including VICE, the Toronto Star, Xtra Magazine and the Edmonton Journal. You can reach Kevin by email at kevin.maimann@cbc.ca.
Latest from Kevin Maimann

ShinyHunters hackers say they won't leak sensitive FBI data
The hacking group behind a massive FBI data breach says it will not publish the information it obtained, but it cannot guarantee what will happen with the data it already shared with journalists.
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What drives ShinyHunters, the group that claimed responsibility for hacking the FBI?
The hacking group that claimed responsibility for stealing a massive trove of data from the FBI on Tuesday — including officials' job assignments, addresses and social security numbers — has been linked to dozens of cyberattacks targeting corporations, schools and government institutions. Here's what we know about ShinyHunters.
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U.S. import ban on Canadian molasses highlights sticky sugar industry feud
The Trump administration's announcement of a ban on importing Canadian molasses left some scratching their heads. The ban, set to hit on Sept. 29, has resurfaced allegations of sugar smuggling and a battle between North American sugar giants.
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Generic acetaminophen pills recalled due to possible 'foreign material' contamination
An over-the-counter pain reliever is being recalled due to the possible presence of "foreign material" that could harm the digestive system.
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Apple's new iPhone Duo costs more in Canada, but not because of tariffs
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is retailing for prices starting from $2,999 in Canada, before tax. In the U.S., prices start at $1,999 US, which works out as $2,760 — meaning Canadians will have to pay almost 10 per cent more for the cheapest version.
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Recent art thefts appear to be inspired by 2025 Louvre heist, art crime experts say
Art crime experts say last year's headline-grabbing Louvre heist seems to have inspired a rash of brazen art thefts, putting European museums holding valuable art in a tough spot. Thieves cut a hole in a fence and climbed through a window to steal four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday, local authorities said.
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AI's 'warning shot': Tech companies, experts raise fears of more rogue swarms after alarming Hugging Face hack
Tech experts are warning of dire consequences if AI systems continue to escape human control, after a group of OpenAI agents went rogue in July and hacked into a billion-dollar company — what some are calling a "warning shot" amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
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Used bookstores navigate 'suspicious' bulk orders amid AI book-shredding fears
Used booksellers in Canada are navigating how to handle mysterious bulk orders, as suspicions grow that companies are buying up their old books so they can be scanned for AI training — and then trashed.
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Google updates maps to show Lake America in the U.S. — but Canadians are now seeing it, too
Some Canadian websites, including for the federal government, displayed maps with Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Sunday, a day after Google Maps announced the change to align with an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Soccer fans boo U.S. anthem as Canadians react to breakdown in trade negotiations
Soccer fans booed the U.S. national anthem on the weekend as Canadians reacted to news that trade talks between the two countries had broken down again. People who spoke with CBC News across the country seemed to echo the sentiments from those inside the stadiums.
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