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Canada’s giant public health ‘experiment’ with legalized cannabis begins
Many people in the medical field agree that with legalization Canada has opened the door to an unprecedented glimpse into the effects of cannabis...
First legal weed sold in Canada at Newfoundland shops
The first legal recreational cannabis has officially been sold in Canada. In Newfoundland and parts of Labrador, which has a separate timezone from...
Federal ministers to announce plan to expedite pardons for minor pot convictions
People convicted of pot possession could soon be asked to fill out a simple form to speed up the process of obtaining a...
Scott Brison denies lobbying for shipbuilder as court fight over navy officer intensifies
A senior Liberal cabinet minister denied Tuesday lobbying on behalf of one of the country’s leading shipbuilders, which has been swept up in...
Canadian cannabis entrepreneurs dream big in the face of uncertainty
Trevor Fencott looks at the bare wooden beams in a stripped-down Edmonton retail store and sees nothing but possibility. He muses about cooking...
Lawyer says Paul Bernardo will ‘express remorse’ in parole bid. Here’s why it’s unlikely to sway the board
Nearly 25 years after Paul Bernardo was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Ontario teens Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, their...
Rogers, Fido and Bell call centre workers penalized for reducing plans, offering credits
There’s a reason telecom customers are often frustrated when they deal with a call centre — employees are penalized if they reduce or cancel...
Internal Transport Canada study showed school buses ‘failed’ safety tests
A 2010 Transport Canada report that revealed that school buses “failed” safety tests and did not do enough to prevent “serious injuries” was...
Dennis Oland’s retrial in 2011 death of father begins today with jury selection
One of the most sensational murder cases in New Brunswick history is back before the courts in Saint John on Monday as jury...
A look at the personal and economic cost of chronic pain
Fourteen years ago, Sudbury’s Janet Lewis was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a condition that causes her daily chronic pain. Lewis used to work as...
Missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry starts in St. John’s
Sexual exploitation, human trafficking and sexual violence are being explored as the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls begins...
Rescued meat dogs saved by former American Idol judge Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell, known as the former judge on America’s Got Talent and American Idol, donated $42,000 to the Humane Society International (HSI) to help save...
A hereditary chief opens up about supplying his nation with free cannabis oil
Hereditary chief Wil Marsden has made a name for himself in his community as the guy you see if you need access to...
Unfilled Speaker’s chair could bring on another election — this fall
Forget about throne speeches, confidence votes and two-party deals. A looming standoff over who will be Speaker of the New Brunswick legislature could...
Legal weed in Canada: How it works where you live | Power & Politics
Marijuana will be legal in Canada starting Oct. 17, but the rules are different in each province. CBC’s Power & Politics breaks...
