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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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.

B.C. ports are frozen amid a labour dispute. What does this mean for Canadians?

A major trade artery was shut down on Monday when employers locked out more than 700 foremen at ports across British Columbia. But what does this mean for Canada’s supply chain and for consumers?

Move aside, moose — a new study has found the most distinct animals in Canada

When we think of Canadian animals, the moose or beaver probably come to mind first — but according to a new study, the most distinct animals in Canada are creatures like the spiny softshell turtle and the mudpuppy, which both embody more than 150 million years of evolution.

As the Arctic warms, some polar bears are being injured by painful ice buildup on their paws: study

Researchers observing polar bears in two different populations in northern Canada and Greenland found that some of the bears were experiencing hair loss, gashes and ice buildup on their paws that, in some cases, seriously affected their mobility.

As federal workers slam office mandate, study finds remote work cuts emissions

Federal employees in Ottawa produced 25 per cent fewer emissions when they worked remotely compared to those who were working in the office full time, a new study suggests, in research that comes as a major public sector union continues to push back on the government mandating more in-office work.  

Honda recalls 61,000 vehicles in Canada over fuel pump issue

Honda is voluntarily recalling 61,000 vehicles in Canada over concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may have a defective part.

Frozen waffles recalled in Canada and U.S. due to possible Listeria contamination

Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in Canada and the U.S. are being recalled after possible contamination by the Listeria bacteria was detected at an Ontario facility, manufacturer TreeHouse Foods says.