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- 1Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's shipped berries with excess chemicals to Canada●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges millions of pounds of Driscoll's berries containing pesticide and chemical levels above permitted limits were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to conceal the issue. The claim, reported by CBC News, raises food safety questions for Canadian consumers and puts one of the world's largest berry suppliers under scrutiny as the case moves through the courts.
- 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 and held for hours while being questioned about her voting. Immigration lawyers say the case highlights legal vulnerabilities Canadians living in the United States face, and concerns are growing about border scrutiny of permanent residents.