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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How has Canada responded to Trump's tariff hike on steel and aluminum?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Tuesday's doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump "unjustified" and pledged to respond, but what that response might look like isn't clear yet, with officials batting down the idea of immediate counter-tariffs.  

Canada had big EV battery recycling plans, but without regulations it's the 'Wild West,' expert warns

There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada’s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV battery recycling market, keep batteries out of landfills and recover the valuable critical minerals they contain.
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How space weather impacts us: A look at some of the worst solar storms in history

Forecasters of space weather keep an eye on the sun to stay ahead of eruptions of solar material that have the ability to shut down power grids on Earth, disrupt aircraft routes, global communications and GPS, and damage satellites and spacecraft. Here are some of the worst solar storms Earth has weathered.

These authors were sold a romantasy convention. Instead, they got the Fyre Festival of the book world

Authors are feeling misled and some are out thousands of dollars after travelling to Baltimore for an event advertised as a romantasy book convention, complete with a fantasy ball, only to encounter what some are calling the Fyre Festival of BookTok.

Met Gala celebrates Black menswear and dandyism, includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise

Celebrities flooded the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a rainy Monday in New York City to highlight Black fashion and kick off the first Met Gala in more than 20 years with a menswear theme — a night that also featured Rihanna's baby bump and a lot of tailoring.

Rust opens in theatres more than three years after on-set shooting of cinematographer

More than three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the Alec Baldwin film Rust, the movie has come to theatres, opening quietly Friday with the tragedy of its making still hanging over it.

Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers, lifts restrictions on flags for spectators

At this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, performers and their delegations will not be allowed to bring flags onstage other than the one for the country they represent — a policy that effectively bans Pride flags for artists. At the same time, Eurovision is lifting restrictions on flags for spectators, including Palestinian flags.

Tackling these 17 factors could cut your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression

Making lifestyle adjustments could help you cut the risk of developing a stroke, dementia or late-life depression all at the same time, according to new research that has identified 17 overlapping risk factors for these brain-related conditions.

Coachella's a golden opportunity for artists, but some festival fans wonder: Who's it all for?

For fans at the California music festival this year, long lines to get in and a lack of bathrooms were just the first hurdle. The food is even pricier than usual and both livestream viewers and artists complain about the lukewarm crowds. For two Canadian bands who made their Coachella debut this year, it’s an exciting opportunity. Others see room for improvement.

RFK Jr. vows to find cause of autism by September — experts have doubts

The U.S. is launching a massive effort to determine the cause of autism, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday, sparking concern among medical experts and advocates, who question the feasibility and focus of the research.