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- 1Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's shipped pesticide-laden berries to Canada●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's berries containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to cover it up. The claims, reported by CBC News, raise food safety concerns for Canadian consumers and questions about oversight of imported produce. Driscoll's, a major berry supplier, now faces scrutiny over the allegations.
- 2Canadian citizen detained at U.S. border over voting questions●Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident detained at border crossing, questioned about voting for hours | CBC News
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.