Want to fly to Britain? Its struggling travel industry hopes it just got easier
Britain is revamping its international travel rules in a bid to restore consumer confidence in taking an overseas holiday. Passenger traffic has fallen off a cliff because of cumbersome rules and expensive COVID-19 tests.
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people

Two doctors answer questions about the safety of vaccines on pregnant people, and the risks unvaccinated pregnant people face when they catch COVID-19.
The impact TikTok is having on book sales

BookTok, an online community and hashtag on the social media platform TikTok, has unexpectedly boosted the sale of books to the benefit of Canadian authors, retailers and publishers.
Young Indigenous voters weigh in on their key election issues

Three young Indigenous voters say issues important to their communities such as reconciliation have been getting more lip service than action during the election campaign, and that could have a big impact on who they vote for.
How political parties use data to target voters

Election campaigns have become increasingly sophisticated at targeting voters, using data gathered partly through specialty firms and online data. But at least one privacy advocate believes political parties should be more transparent about what data they have on voters.
Calls for government action to address nursing shortages

Nursing shortages are having an impact on health-care delivery across Canada, but nowhere is that more apparent than in Quebec where at least 4,000 nurses are needed. Unions are demanding governments do more to address the shortages including more support and financial incentives.
The National: Tight election race, Western University, #BookTok

The National for Sept. 17 — Days before voters head to the polls, the Liberals and Conservatives are locked in a tight election race. Plus, how TikTok has helped boost book sales.
Multimillionaire Robert Durst found guilty of murdering best friend
A California jury on Friday found multimillionaire real estate heir Robert Durst guilty of murdering his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, the first homicide conviction for a man suspected of killing three people in three states over the past 39 years.
Police in Washington, D.C., say they're ready this time ahead of protest for jailed Capitol rioters

Burned before, Capitol Police say they are taking no chances as they prepare for a Saturday rally at the U.S. Capitol in support of rioters imprisoned after the violent Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C.
U.S. senators push Biden to lift border closure with Canada
Four U.S. senators on Friday asked President Joe Biden to lift restrictions that have barred travel by Canadians across the northern U.S. border since March 2020.