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22nd of October 2018
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Is it too late to cash in on the pot stock boom?2018-10-15 07:00:20
The market still has plenty of room to grow in what's now a global pot hotspot, but beware of the dreaded overvaluation The post Is it too late to ca -
Can I overdose on marijuana?2018-10-14 07:00:33
Consuming too much cannabis can lead to severe effects such as vomiting, increased heart pressure, panic attacks, chest pain and even seizures The pos -
Will cannabis help me sleep?2018-10-13 07:00:39
Like booze, weed might help at 10 p.m., but can lead to a torturous rebound at 3 a.m.—when you’re up, wired and worse off t -
Does pot make you productive or lazy?2018-10-12 07:00:37
That all depends: are you more like Elon Musk or Seth Rogen? The post Does pot make you productive or lazy? appeared first on Macleans.ca. -
Will a medical marijuana prescription allow me to smoke at work or in my condo?2018-10-11 07:00:35
Both employers and condo boards can insist on a reasonable compromise, and safety trumps all The post Will a medical marijuana prescription allow me t -
How the housing crisis proved toxic to the party that once dominated Vancouver politics2018-10-10 13:48:40
The affordability crunch is to civic politicians what a recession is to federal ones: They ignore it at their peril. The post How the housing crisis p -
Are there any after-effects or hangovers to cannabis? 2018-10-10 07:00:35
For every smoker who swears they get weed hangovers, there’s another who will scoff that the 'stoned-over' is an overblown myth The post -
What does cannabis cream do?2018-10-09 11:46:20
Creams may alleviate symptoms of ailments ranging from eczema and psoriasis to arthritic pain and muscle aches—though most evidence is anecdotal -
The real reason for Doug Ford and Jason Kenney’s anti-carbon tax crusade2018-10-06 16:01:10
Jen Gerson: The tax is a rare gift that crystallizes concerns and anxieties of many voters, uniting conservative provincial leaders against the Trudea -
Inside the first year of #MeToo2018-10-05 17:13:41
So far, the movement has toppled celebrities, shaken institutions and challenged the way society views sexual assault. And it’s only just begun. -
Live ranking: Which of Canada’s NHL teams do you hate the most?2018-10-05 13:12:10
Will Maple Leaf loathing officially be the glue uniting the country this year? Or are there Canadian teams who draw more ire? The post Live ranking: W -
Chrystia Freeland and the art of the deal2018-10-05 11:59:53
Spread thin and up against a bullying opponent, Chrystia Freeland saved NAFTA and emerged as the politician to watch in Ottawa. Now what? The post Chr
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Missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry starts in St. John's2018-10-15 07:27:08
Nine people will testify during the four days of hearings, in the third stage of the inquiry. -
Dennis Oland's retrial in 2011 death of father begins today with jury selection2018-10-15 05:00:00
One of the most sensational murder cases in New Brunswick history is back before the courts in Saint John today as jury selection begins for the retri -
Alleged sexual abuse case raises red flags about lack of Indigenous foster homes2018-10-15 05:00:00
Seven children were removed from the care of their father, after his nine-year-old daughter alleged years of sexual abuse. But all seven children coul -
'No one would believe me': Why N.S. women are speaking out about extreme pelvic pain2018-10-15 05:00:00
Nova Scotia doesn't have a dedicated centre of care for chronic pelvic pain like Vancouver or Ottawa, and there are no specialists who treat deeply i -
Internal Transport Canada study showed school buses 'failed' safety tests2018-10-15 04:00:00
A 2010 Transport Canada report that revealed that school buses “failed” safety tests and did not do enough to prevent “serious injur -
RCMP probe of cabinet leaks did not stop with Mark Norman2018-10-14 20:15:46
The criminal investigation into the alleged leak of cabinet secrets over a multi-million dollar shipbuilding program almost three years ago did not st -
Rogers, Fido and Bell call centre workers penalized for reducing plans, offering credits2018-10-14 20:00:00
Current and former employees describe how incentive systems at call centres for Rogers, Fido and Bell mean agents who decrease service plans suffer pe -
Former Liberal cabinet minister Donald Macdonald dead at 86, family says2018-10-14 15:25:11
The family of former Liberal politician and cabinet minister Donald Macdonald says he passed away today at the age of 86. -
Inupiat town mourns hunters killed as they towed whale home2018-10-14 13:15:00
A local newspaper reported the hunters were in a boat on a towline and flipped in rough water. -
Vulnerable children don't have access to Canada Child Benefit, says advocacy group2018-10-14 11:30:00
A charity that supports at-risk women, girls and children recently launched a petition to ensure that all children get the Canada Child Benefit. -
AfterMeToo group creating digital centre for survivors of workplace violence2018-10-14 11:28:31
A Canadian group that pushed for change in the country's screen industry amid the #MeToo movement is taking matters into its own hands after seeing a -
Provincial NDP distances itself from Eve Adams campaign after 'Andrea Horvath' endorsement2018-10-14 10:41:19
Ontario’s official opposition says Hamilton city council candidate Eve Adams has created confusion by sending out an orange-tinted election mail
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Québec solidaire promet une assurance dentaire publique pour tous les Québécois2018-09-08 12:12:04
Québec solidaire s'est engagé à nouveau, samedi, à offrir une assurance dentaire universelle à tous les Qué -
ALÉNA: Ottawa et Washington négocient jour et nuit2018-09-07 15:05:42
États-Unis et Canada négocient jour et nuit de manière « productive » pour moderniser l'Accord de libre-échan -
SAQ : QS s'engage à baisser le prix des produits locaux2018-09-07 12:38:05
FRELIGHSBURG - Québec solidaire obligera la Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) à vendre ses produits locaux moins -
Bactérie Salmonella: rappel du produit Assaisonnement au chili de marque Compliments2018-09-06 21:21:47
OTTAWA - L'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA) a annoncé jeudi soir que McCormick Canada procède au rappel du produit A -
Un «risque» pour le français, dit Legault2018-09-06 18:55:50
L'immigration non francophone est un « risque » pour la langue française, dit François Legault. (Journal de Québec) -
L'immigration non francophone est un «risque» pour le français, dit Legault2018-09-06 18:55:50
SAINT-COLOMBAN | L'immigration non francophone est un «risque» pour la langue française, dit François Legault, qui craint d -
Les influenceurs du Web invités à couvrir QS2018-09-06 18:38:36
Boudé par les grands médias, Québec solidaire invite les personnalités du Web à monter dans son autobus élec -
Legault en appelle déjà au vote stratégique pour battre le PLQ2018-09-06 17:56:49
François Legault demande à ses « amis péquistes » de voter stratégique et d'appuyer la Coalition avenir Qu&ea -
L'atout diplomatique N.1 de Justin Trudeau2018-09-05 13:18:12
Ancienne journaliste polyglotte, réputée pour sa maîtrise des dossiers et pour un franc-parler parfois peu diplomatique, la minist -
Cannon envisagerait un retrait de l'ALENA s'il était encore au pouvoir2018-09-05 12:07:50
En entrevue avec Denis Lévesque, l'ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada Lawrence Cannon a commenté les tacti -
Commerce: le Canada prêt à des discussions «constructives» avec Washington2018-09-05 11:41:10
La pression est immense sur les épaules des négociateurs américains et canadiens. (AFP) -
Reprise des négociations sous haute tension entre Washington et Ottawa2018-09-05 06:59:51
La pression est immense sur les épaules des négociateurs américains et canadiens. (AFP)
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OPP arrest, charge Ottawa man after disruption at Quinte West motel2018-10-15 09:53:50
Marco Palazzi, 46, has been charged with obstruction of a peace officer and five counts of failing to comply with recognizance, according to OPP. -
Employees locked out at Kawartha Downs2018-10-15 09:47:38
Food and beverage workers locked out at Kawartha Downs. -
Cannabis IQ: Your weekly dose of legalization news you can use2018-10-15 09:30:46
Global News is launching a new newsletter to help Canadians understand and navigate the legal, social and health implications of legal cannabis. -
Canopy Growth buying U.S. hemp research firm Ebbu in deal worth more than $425M2018-10-15 09:19:52
Under the agreement, Canopy will pay $25 million in cash and issue 6,221,210 shares to Ebbu. -
1 dead, 3 injured in crash on Highway 47 near Willowbrook, Sask.2018-10-15 09:05:32
The deadly crash between an SUV and a truck happened in the northbound land of Highway 47 near Willowbrook, Sask. -
Surrey firefighters battle pair of early morning 2-alarm fires2018-10-15 08:47:24
No one was hurt in either fire. -
Jury selection begins in Oland murder retrial2018-10-15 08:14:25
It's expected that more than a thousand prospective jurors will be called to a sports arena in Saint John, N.B., where the process of choosing a jury -
Tweed man charged with impaired driving of company vehicle2018-10-15 07:39:38
OPP say an investigation later revealed its owner was the one involved in the collision - the vehicle was a dump truck filled with gravel. -
Weekend marsh fire threatens Belleville propane and fuel business2018-10-15 07:38:24
Belleville firefighters worked quickly on Saturday to contain a marsh fire off Old Highway 2 that was sparked by an ATV. -
Fire at south London pizza place causes $100,000 in damage2018-10-15 05:15:52
Fire officials got the call around 11 p.m. after bystanders noticed smoke at Jake's Pizza and Donair. -
We need to talk about dense breasts: Why governments are taking notice2018-09-23 07:00:58
Detecting cancer in a dense breast with a mammogram is "kind of like seeing a snowball in it in a snowstorm." -
Ottawa, Gatineau reeling after tornado tears through communities2018-09-22 22:05:56
The tornado inflicted heavy damage late Friday as it churned across pockets of Ottawa's west and south ends, as well as densely populated sections of
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Family dog Muffy stolen in B&E2018-10-15 10:00:55
Who has Muffy? Toronto Police say the female Yorkshire terrier was stolen during a break and enter at a west-end home earlier this month. Police said -
Man sought after alleged road-rage assault on Gardiner2018-10-15 09:52:08
Toronto Police are looking for a man who allegedly drove his van into another vehicle and assaulted the driver on the Gardiner Expressway. On Friday a -
‘ONUS IS ON THE ELECTOR’: It’s up to voters to ensure citizenship2018-10-15 09:42:42
A municipal voter is required by law to be a Canadian citizen, but the responsibility for ensuring that eligibility sometimes rests with the voter. A -
Police searching for Burlington man, 11-month-old boy2018-10-15 09:40:34
Halton Regional Police are looking for a Burlington man and his 11-month-old son who went missing early Monday. Police say Shane Wall, 32, and Ja -
MORICI: Beyond the confirmation circus2018-10-15 08:55:38
If the Kavanaugh nightmare demonstrates anything, it is the need to reform how U.S. Supreme Court justices are selected. This requires coming to terms -
Hitting the road with the Ultimate Leafs Fan2018-10-15 08:54:36
BY MIKE WILSON, Special to the Sun Approaching U.S. Customs at Pearson last Sunday morning, it dawned on me that this was no Florida vacation I’ -
Winning CFL’s East within reach as Ticats ready for crucial home and home set versus Redblacks2018-10-15 08:24:06
The stage is set for the battle of the East, a two-team race and two games that could potentially determine who finishes atop the standings and earns -
TTC aims to reunite dog hit by car with its owner2018-10-15 08:04:27
The TTC is hoping to reunite an owner with a dog that hid under a bus after being hit by a car early Sunday. Toronto Transit Commission spokesman Brad -
SMOL: Naval ships all sight, no fight2018-10-15 07:49:35
BY ROBERT SMOL Canada finally launched the first of its Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPV) earlier this month. HMCS Harry DeWolf was formally named -
Man wanted in fatal daylight shooting of stranger surrenders2018-10-15 07:39:25
The suspect in a fatal shooting that led to a brief lockdown at two high schools in Scarborough is now in custody. Toronto Police say 19-year-old Amal -
Murphy Brown, Magnum P.I. and 9-1-1 top this week’s TV must-sees2018-09-23 08:00:03
1. Grey’s Anatomy Season Premiere The Grey Sloan Memorial surgeons are back as Season 15 kicks off with an anticipated two-hour premiere. The la -
ASK AMY: ‘Tech widow’ wants to get husband’s attention2018-09-23 07:00:41
Dear Amy: I’ve been married for four years. My husband is a good man. He’s really good to me, but lately it feels like our marriage is in
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Daily Poll: Do you plan to vote in B.C.'s municipal elections?2018-10-15 09:53:13
British Columbians head to the polls on Saturday to elect new civic governments. -
Condo flipping was never the culprit behind Vancouver's home price spikes2018-10-15 09:43:02
Data suggests few people were looking to make a quick buck in Vancouver, where prices almost doubled in 10 years -
Vancouver Weather: Sunny and warm all week2018-10-15 09:15:42
Great big globs of sunshine. I hope that's what you ordered, because that's what you're getting. -
Activist says 'relocation specialists' speeding tenant dislocation in Metrotown2018-10-15 08:00:52
Offers of relocation assistance to tenants amounts to undue pressure to vacate affordable rentals in Metrotown's overheated condo market, the anti-po -
Douglas Todd: Will the new leader of Quebec kill its immigrant-investor program?2018-10-15 00:24:07
Will Quebec's new premier continue to take the money of up to 5,000 millionaire-migrants’ a year, before letting them run to Vancouver and Toro -
Study finds no evidence of riskier sex after HPV vaccine introduced2018-10-15 00:01:28
A study has found that after the HPV vaccine was introduced, girls ended up less likely to have intercourse before the age of 14. -
Unmarked Vancouver police SUV involved in multi-vehicle accident on Broadway2018-10-14 22:32:42
A multi-vehicle accident involving an unmarked Vancouver police vehicle closed down Broadway to westbound traffic at Renfrew Street Sunday morning. Va -
Richmond Centre redevelopment should be mostly rentals, says candidate2018-10-14 21:27:00
Currently, the developers plan to sell most of the 2,000 proposed residential units as condos. -
Rob Shaw: NDP's draft gag order could limit public dissent on party positions2018-10-14 21:00:51
New rules within the B.C. NDP could limit people's ability to criticize the government and party policies. -
Dennis Rogoza: SCRAP-IT program is part of the solution to B.C.'s climate goals2018-10-14 21:00:51
If a family that owns a 1997 Honda Civic replaced it with a Honda Insight Hybrid — that family’s daily carbon emissions from their vehicle -
Vancouver food blogger creates cookbook celebrating Filipino food2018-09-22 21:00:28
Filipino cooking, the authentic way. -
Downtown Eastside mentors help new moms recovering from substance abuse2018-09-22 20:38:06
Pregnant women and new mothers recovering from substance abuse are partnered with mentors, who offer advice and guidance.
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Montreal anti-radicalization centre's future in doubt as funding is cut2018-10-15 09:56:13
The report says employees were unpaid for several weeks earlier this year and it might happen again. -
Detroit Red Wings at Canadiens: Five things you should know2018-10-15 09:41:30
Monday's matchup is another divisional game for the Canadiens, who are off to a surprising 2-1-1 start after beating Pittsburgh Saturday. -
While you were sleeping: A royal baby, and a Doritos-loving pig2018-10-15 08:35:01
Plus, the Montreal English Theatre Awards spotlight the best of the local stage. -
Woman in critical condition after being struck by car on Guy St.2018-10-15 08:34:48
The driver is being questioned by police and accident reconstruction experts have been deployed at the scene. -
Quebecers dominate Pumpkinfest with their giant gourds2018-10-15 08:30:34
At 1,761.5 pounds, this Ormstown pumpkin was a smash hit at Ontario’s last weigh-in of the season. -
Good news for Bombardier: Buying a second-hand luxury jet is getting harder2018-10-15 07:25:33
Bombardier, along with Embraer SA, Textron Inc. and General Dynamics Corp.'s Gulfstream unit, are all rolling out new business-jet models. -
Suzanne Korf: A new look for a timeless vision2018-10-15 07:24:28
The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation's new logo will hopefully inspire the community to raise funds for research and care. -
Allison Hanes: Will pot legalization live up to the hype?2018-10-15 07:19:14
At long last, cannabis will be legal in Canada in a few short days. Are we ready for this? -
Pot for pets: Owners hoping for more access to cannabis products2018-10-15 07:13:03
“More and more patients are asking me about using CBD oil for their pets,” said James Drooker, who owns Pointe St-Charles Veterinary Clini -
Montreal weather: Grey and wet amid falling leaves2018-10-15 06:30:33
Becoming cloudy in the morning, then periods of rain. -
Two injured in shooting outside Laval bar2018-09-23 08:44:34
The two victims are being treated in hospital. Police say their lives are not in danger. -
While you were sleeping: Astronaut tribute photographed from space2018-09-23 07:40:15
The image of astronaut Thomas P. Stafford was captured by a satellite in orbit 650 kilometres from the corn maze with his likeness.
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Scheer says he would have signed better NAFTA deal2018-10-14 16:26:03
Scheer tweeted today that the U.S. is measuring its success in the newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement by what it gained. -
Family says former Liberal cabinet minister Donald Macdonald dead at 862018-10-14 14:50:02
Macdonald, who was born in Ottawa, was elected to the House of Commons in 1962 and was a cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau. -
A year into #MeToo, experts say survivors’ stories resonate online and off2018-10-14 10:54:35
Jenny Wright, executive director of the St. John’s Status of Women Council in Newfoundland, estimated that the Council has seen a 30 per cent in -
Number of Ontario communities with acclaimed candidates rising2018-10-14 10:39:07
Observers say the increase in acclamations is not a sign of weakening civic engagement, but rather reflects the difficult conditions at play in the sm -
Jean Chrétien’s thoughts on a round of golf with Bill Clinton, and the bogeyman Trump2018-10-14 07:00:00
In My Stories, My Times, the former prime minister tells stories from his long career in politics and beyond. And he’s not always diplomatic. -
How a high school brawl exposed an ugly divide on Manitoulin Island2018-10-13 22:15:50
For some, the clash was just a typical case of teenage melodrama that spiralled out of control. But others say the fight and its aftermath are symptom -
First Nations, federal and B.C. governments sign new treaty agreement2018-10-13 17:04:24
British Columbia’s government says the Saturday agreement, which shifts away from seeking full and final settlements, is consistent with the UN -
Union launches ‘Ships Stay Here’ campaign to keep shipbuilding jobs in Halifax2018-10-13 16:15:23
Unionized workers at Irving Shipyard are reportedly uneasy about potential job losses after the federal government made comments suggesting plans to m -
Universite Laval unveils policy banning teacher-student relationships2018-10-13 15:57:49
The Quebec university’s new policy also includes creating a centre dedicated to preventing sexual violence and mandatory training for students, -
Quebec’s cannabis plan leaves opening for organized crime, Trudeau says2018-10-13 09:47:40
Premier-elect François Legault has promised to raise the province’s legal age for smoking cannabis to 21, a move the prime minister says -
New energy board pipeline review not going far enough out to sea, environment group says2018-10-12 19:15:07
Misty MacDuffee says limiting the zone for assessment to the 12 nautical mile territorial limit will leave out a number of at-risk species like blue w -
Five Alberta high school football players hurt in crash at highway intersection2018-10-12 15:31:25
Five players with a high-school football team have been hurt in a collision at a rural highway intersection in southeastern Alberta.
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The top 5 new French restaurants in Toronto2018-09-13 16:50:49
New French restaurants in Toronto have given us more reasons than ever in our predominantly Anglo town to say "ooh la la!" Chefs with a love of Fren -
Michael Moore pens emotional goodbye to Toronto2018-09-13 16:35:55
Acclaimed documentarian and activist Michael Moore really loves Canada, if you didn't already know that. The Michigan native jokes about moving -
Someone wants to rebrand the Toronto Public Library2018-09-13 15:15:47
Does the Toronto Public Library need a facelift? It's a question that one agency has decided to explore, giving the institution a bit of a makeover v -
Toronto just discussed postponing the municipal election2018-09-13 14:25:18
Toronto is now little more than five weeks away from a municipal election that will determine who our mayor and city councillors are for the -
Weekend events in Toronto September 14-16 20182018-09-13 13:16:25
Weekend events in Toronto are jam packed with every kind of beer event imaginable: a market, a city-wide tasting experience, a 5k run, you name it! Bo -
Someone is building a miniature city on a Toronto beach2018-09-13 12:17:39
A new miniature city has sprung up near Tommy Thompson Park, and it's the work of a local artist. JD Craig, the mind behind the project, has bee -
The Matador Ballroom is finally reopening in Toronto2018-09-13 12:13:31
The historic, 102-year-old assembly hall on Dovercourt just north of College is finally set to open again after years of false starts and licensi -
Amnesty International calls Ford's treatment of Toronto disgraceful2018-09-13 11:27:02
The most widely-known human rights organization on Earth is condemning Ontario's embattled PC government this week for violating the Charter rights o -
Hundreds rallied against Doug Ford outside Toronto City Hall2018-09-13 10:07:13
Hundreds of angry Torontonians came together in front of City Hall on Wednesday night to, as they put it, "rally against Doug Ford's -
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Mother Tongue, Dogs & Coffee, Pablo Mini, Shozan Room2018-09-13 10:05:46
Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest food news in Toronto and gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning -
Condo of the week: 36 Hazelton Avenue2018-09-13 09:28:38
This condo was featured back in 2016 and it’s just as stunning today as it was then, if not more so.The two bedroom, three bathroom multi-l -
Street festivals to close Toronto roads this weekend2018-09-13 09:07:06
This weekend is all about street festivals as Open Streets and Roncesvalles Polish Festival roll into town. As a result, there will be a slew of
