The government has unveiled new protections for airline passengers, rules designed to make sure both airlines and the people who fly on them are up to date on what they are entitled to when things go wrong.
Chinese researcher escorted from infectious disease lab amidst RCMP investigation
A researcher with ties to China was recently escorted out of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg amidst an RCMP investigation into what’s being described as a possible “policy breach.”
‘Major search’ underway for teen girls missing in Algonquin Park
A “major search” is underway for a pair of teen girls last seen three days ago on a trail in Algonquin Park, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday. Maya Mirota and Marta Malek, both 16, have been missing since the night of July 11.
How much will the defence file matter to voters?
In this week’s Canada Votes newsletter: How will Canada’s defence file factor into October’s vote? Also: Ontario is seat-rich. Polls analyst Eric Grenier looks at the numbers in the province.
Trump tells Democratic women of colour to leave U.S. in ‘racist and disgusting’ tweets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday assailed a group of Democratic congresswomen of colour as foreign-born troublemakers who should go back to the “broken and crime-infested places from which they came,” ignoring the fact that the women are American citizens and all but one were born in the U.S.
Canadian officials flagged 900 food items from China with ‘problems’ over 2 years
Canadian inspectors intercepted nearly 900 food products from China over concerns about faulty labels, unmentioned allergens and harmful contaminants that included glass and metal between 2017 and early 2019, according to internal federal records.
30 cancelled Swoop flights leave customers bitter. Will passenger rights coming Monday help?
The abrupt cancellation of 30 Swoop flights is the latest incident to spark numerous customer complaints. New regulations rolling out, Monday promise to make life easier for disgruntled travellers — but the new rules also face a court challenge.
Fact-checking farmers markets, mystery Spotify bank charges: CBC’s Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including a push by Calgary farmers markets so you can be sure where your produce comes from, the pain of a margarita burn, and strange Spotify bank charges.
Living in fear but compelled to help: Daughter of murdered billionaire couple goes public
Alexandra Krawczyk, daughter of murdered billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman, fears for her family’s safety as police continue to search for the killer. But she’s determined to ensure the philanthropic work in which her parents invested millions doesn’t falter.
Canadian citizen has been detained in China, Global Affairs confirms
Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian citizen has been detained in Yantai, China. It said in an email statement on Friday that it could not release any other details about the Canadian’s detention because of provisions of the Privacy Act.