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Long-time CBC journalist Linden MacIntyre built his reputation on-air but he’s continuing to branch out in print.

He’s on a book tour to promote his latest novel, Punishment, a story of justice and vengeance as a small maritime community grapples with the loss of one of its own.

MacIntyre dropped by the Winnipeg Free Press News Café Monday for a live streamed chat with reporter Geoff Kirbyson.

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The recently retired journalist was also asked for his opinion on the issues facing CBC as of late.

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