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• Speaking of sugar shacks in the spring, maple syrup producers are in a sticky situation. With production hitting a five-year low and reserves dwindling, Québec is trying to secure its reserves (meant to stabilize prices) with a campaign to add seven million taps across the province by 2026.
  
  

• You're not the only one tired of flight cancellations. Air passenger rights head to the Supreme Court shortly as members of the airline industry are appealing Canada’s air passenger protection rules. Without these rules in place, it would be very difficult for travellers to be compensated when airlines fail to uphold their end of the bargain. We'll see who wins.
  
  

• Remember the days when "everyone loved Mainland"? Well, not anymore. Marineland was found guilty of animal cruelty earlier this month and has had 17 whales die since 2019. Toss in the fact that more than half of Canadians oppose keeping animals in captivity and it looks like the writing is on the cards for this cruel business.
  
  

• Despite Flair Airlines cutting 600 domestic flights in recent months, not to mention owing $67.2 million in unpaid taxes, its CEO says they’re here to stay.
  
  

• We grew up watching the Northern Lights regularly in Northern Alberta but we’ve certainly never seen them from 35,000 feet. However, that’s just what Calgary pilot Matt Melnyk's captured on his recent flight.
  
  

• The summer in Canada is spectacular but if there’s one thing we all dread, it’s mosquitos. Not everyone loves to soak themselves in DEET so here are 12 plants that repel mosquitoes.

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