Eric Rankin

Senior Reporter, CBC News Investigates

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

@rachaiello Rachel! Such a lovely thing to say. That was a fun (& fast) shoot. Thanks for being so brave. If I recall I was hiding in the van with the hidden camera ;)

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

@GillianCBCfifth Ahhhhhhhh. Thanks Gillian. And look who's talking about setting the bar high...

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

@LeighCarter @CBCtanya @cbcnewsbc @CBCVancouver HA! Very funny :) My face has filled out since then. And I was never as intense as James Wood. Or was I...

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Whistleblowers allege millions in BC tax dollars mis-spent on useless masks, redone renos and high-end catered meals for execs in the Provincial Health Services Authority, in the midst of the COVID crisis. On CBC Vancouver news @ 6, or here: https://t.co/kRTRpxlTVv

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'This was my third World War': 94 year old vet, expelled from the Royal Canadian Legion, wins fight to get back in the ranks - watch CBC Vancouver@6 https://t.co/Mrmcp6jtsi

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

At least half of all passengers in floatplane crashes die from drowning-- but an 11 year fight to bring in a simple safety fix has been delayed again, thanks to COVID-19. Exclusive details tonight on CBC News Vancouver at 6 https://t.co/xdH1a7jrb0

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

If you applied for COVID-19 financial aid- CERB or CESB- your personal info might have been hacked. Here's my exclusive story on a proposed class action lawsuit launched to get you compensation: https://t.co/KrmqRNqY5g

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

97 yr old Mary Wong wants the diamond from her 1943 engagement ring returned. She says someone snipped it from her finger as she slept in a Vancouver nursing home— & a jeweller backs her up. Watch our demo on CBC TV News— or read: https://t.co/rNW4TaKhYL
https://t.co/9dkCGn53tm

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High & dry: Surrey couple fight for return of their $17,000 power boat after it disappeared from a boat broker's lot, just before a police raid. They know who has it now. But he claims he paid for it. Police say they can't help. Watch CBC Vancouver @ 6. https://t.co/IJBvLcGJ5T

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Along with our @cbcvancouver TV coverage, here's my #cbc web story on S/Sgt. Jenn Pound's personal struggle with #PTSD- and her courageous battle to get better support from Ottawa and the #RCMP for fellow mounties https://t.co/JvLAisALYQ

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Watch my colleague Dan Burritt's excellent TV story on #RCMP S/Sgt. Jenn Pound's struggle with #PTSD & her call for the force and the feds to provide real help-- 11pm @CBCVancouver

[Dan Burritt @DanBurritt]

"We are in crisis, and it's only going to get worse." Former @HomicideTeam spokesperson with #PTSD says the @rcmpgrcpolice's support system is broken. Her exclusive story at 6pm @CBCVancouver. Watch live here: https://t.co/1WOtIadNBw @ericrankincbc #RCMP

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Watch CBC @ 6- Transport Canada pays record $518K human rights settlement to Victoria man who was top contender for a top secret job- until he revealed he suffered from depression. Now he's up for the job denied to him 13 yrs ago. #CBC https://t.co/MpHji4EfkM

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Flyer beware: Our story about a woman banned by Air Canada until she pays $18,600 for unknowingly buying fraudlently-obtained tickets on-line, has taken-off. Watch @CBCTheNational tonight. #CBC https://t.co/Y2PM08uYWA

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Watch CBC News Vancouver just after hockey at 7 to see a story we can all relate to: What happens when your smartphone falls into the toilet? And your water resistant phone isn't covered for water damage? Note: my hand didn't actually go into a toilet. https://t.co/RJRMULu4oI

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Check out excellent story by @PaisleyW2 on former RCMP head of proceeds of crime who now reveals federal anti-money laundering efforts in BC were undermined by changes ordered by top brass #cbc https://t.co/q6fO84PHQB

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Attorney General David Eby and federal anti-money laundering minister Bill Blair are pledging a new level of cooperation to stem the flow of dirty money being laundered in BC. First step— Eby hopes RCMP will quickly provide secret intelligence report to Dr. Peter German. #cbc

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

Secret reports obtained by CBC News reveal BC’s top gaming investigators repeatedly warned bosses “horrendous” amounts of dirty money were being laundered through BC casinos-- as much $1 billion between 2010-2017-- 10 times previous estimates #cbc
https://t.co/qxOADG6aFA

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On The National tonight: Sharon & Bram of “Sharon, Lois & Bram” fame say they’re owed approx. $15,000 by former promoter who handled west coast leg of their farewell tour #cbc

https://t.co/U7cRI0J1s8

[Eric Rankin @ericrankincbc]

CBC News has discovered the BC Lottery Corporation was paying its casino investigators bonuses for a job well done, while the flow of dirty money was skyrocketing in casinos under their watch. See our story at 6 & 11 on CBC TV news and online. @cbc https://t.co/67UvlVXUWO

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The family of a Kamloops man who died immediately after a operation at Surrey Memorial hospital is suing one of B.C.'s most prominent surgeons, alleging the doctor was arrogant and negligent-- and then lied to them & authorities about the cause of death.
https://t.co/PL7CZ0Hj4m