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The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to figures reported by CBC News. The milestone underlines the continuing heavy civilian cost of the war, which began with Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel and has drawn repeated international calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada contained pesticide or chemical residues above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, is trending as readers share concerns about food safety, regulatory oversight, and whether contaminated fruit was sold to Canadian consumers. Driscoll's, a major berry brand, has not been quoted in the available posts, and the full details or evidence behind the allegations are not clear from the coverage snippet.

A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit with non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the berry company attempted to cover it up. The claim, reported by CBC News, raises food safety questions in both countries.

Canadian police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across the country, according to CBC News. The threats prompted concern among Muslim communities and calls for increased protection at Islamic schools. The story is drawing widespread attention amid broader discussion of religiously motivated hate and intimidation in Canada, with many condemning the targeting of children's educational institutions.

Paige Adamson, a Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident, was returning home from a birthday dinner in Tsawwassen, B.C., on September 15 when she was stopped at the Point Roberts border crossing. She was detained for hours and questioned about voting. Lawyers say the case highlights vulnerabilities faced by Canadians who hold permanent resident status in the United States when crossing the border.