Shelley Ayres

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Zach Dubinsky |Shelley Ayres

In his four-decade Hollywood career, Oscar-nominated director Norman Jewison crafted acclaimed dramas like In the Heat of the Night and A Soldier's Story. Behind the scenes, there was allegedly drama in the Toronto-born filmmaker's personal life as well in his final years. Lawsuits filed in California and Ontario by Jewison's sons and recently obtained by CBC News raise issues that experts say are all too common when family members clash at the end of a loved one's life.

Jan 24, 2025 | xpresschronicle.com | Steven D'Souza |Lisa Ellenwood |Shelley Ayres

With three dogs, Anna Mikicinki sees her pets’ medical bills add up quickly. She figured out a way to cut costs, but it involved shopping for pet medications on the other side of the world. Mikicinki went online and found the Australian manufacturer of the NexGard flea, tick, heartworm and parasite medications she gives her Australian shepherd and two Pomeranians. Buying directly helped her save almost 70 per cent, she said. “In Canada, a nine-month supply would cost me around $1,170 Canadian.

Jan 24, 2025 | cbc.ca | Steven D'Souza |Lisa Ellenwood |Shelley Ayres

Some pharmacists across Canada are struggling to supply pet owners with medicines for pets as manufacturers, distributors and even vet regulators limit access to them, a joint CBC/Radio-Canada investigation has found.

Nov 1, 2024 | cbc.ca | Shelley Ayres |Lisa Ellenwood |Madeline McNair |James Dunne

A new report from Canada’s monopoly watchdog says pet owners deserve more choice and competitive prices for pet medications.

Oct 25, 2024 | cbc.ca | Grant LaFleche |Shelley Ayres |Mark Kelley

As the number of historic sexual assault allegations grew against auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach this summer, an investigation by The Fifth Estate found employees of a restaurant he owns north of Toronto claim he has made unwanted sexual advances toward young female staff in the last few years.