Six stories in the news today, Aug. 23
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press
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JANE PHILPOTT TO REPAY $520 FOR AIRPORT LOUNGE ACCESS
The controversy surrounding Jane Philpott’s travel expenses grew Monday as evidence surfaced that the federal health minister billed taxpayers $520 for access to Air Canada’s executive airport lounges in North America and Europe. Late Monday, the minister promised to repay the money spent for the one-year “Maple Leaf Club North America Plus” membership.