Alexandra Mae Jones

Alexandra Mae Jones is a senior writer for CBC News based in Toronto. She has written on a variety of topics, from health to pop culture to breaking news, and previously reported for CTV News and the Toronto Star. She joined CBC in 2024. You can reach her at alexandra.mae.jones@cbc.ca

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These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board

Two classical musicians, including famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cancelled a sold-out show in Toronto after Air Canada refused to allow them to board their flight with a cello, even though they'd purchased a seat for the instrument. 

Air Canada ordered to pay $10K after couple endures 'horrendous experience'

A small claims court has ordered Air Canada to pay a couple $10,000, after an overbooked flight resulted in the two being sent to multiple Canadian airports under the promise of a replacement flight that never materialized, ruining a vacation that had been planned for years. 

Purolator, UPS pause shipments from couriers amid backlog from Canada Post strike

Amid an influx of packages that would normally be sent through Canada Post, Purolator and UPS have paused shipments from some courier companies in order to catch up. 

Air Canada's cheapest tickets on some routes will no longer include carry-on baggage

Months after WestJet added a controversial ultrabasic ticket that didn’t allow travellers to bring a carry-on bag, Air Canada is following suit by stripping carry-on baggage from its cheapest tickets on some routes. 

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke associated with increased risk of dementia: study

Being exposed to wildfire smoke over a long period of time could increase the risk of developing dementia even more than exposure to other sources of air pollution, according to new research — a pressing concern as Canada’s wildfire season is only projected to get worse with time.

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a style characterized by wild physical comedy, sight gags, double meanings and endless puns.

Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users younger than 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.

Scotiabank to waive certain fees, charges amid recent service issues, but customers still frustrated

A full week after Scotiabank warned on its social media that some services would be unavailable during a four-day maintenance period, “a systems issue” has left some customers still unable to access their credit card account – and those who were affected this week are looking for answers. 

Some Scotiabank customers still unable to access accounts after 'scheduled maintenance'

Some Scotiabank customers are still unable to access their online banking accounts after what the company called "scheduled maintenance" turned into a service outage that crept into Wednesday, sparking online anger and a proposed class action lawsuit.

Several bread and bun brands recalled due to pieces of metal, says Canada's food safety agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several brands of bread and buns due to pieces of metal in the products.