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N.S. murderer’s cryptocurrency stash rules out free legal aid for appealA judge has ruled that a stash of cryptocurrency belonging to a convicted Nova Scotia murderer means he won't be receiving free legal aid for an appeal.CrimeJul 24
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Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’s running mateThe Minnesota governor has quickly made a name for himself by promoting liberal policies in common-sense manner. He also oversees a state with deep ties to Canada.U.S. NewsAug 6
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Tim Walz: Kamala Harris taps Minnesota governor as VP pickHarris announced her choice of Walz to be her running mate ahead of a joint tour of U.S. battleground states that will mark the next phase of the election campaign.U.S. NewsAug 6
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Boissonnault’s former business partner linked to woman detained in Dominican Republic cocaine bustStephen Anderson, Boissonnault’s former partner at Global Health Imports, is scheduled to testify before the ethics committee July 17.InvestigationsJul 16
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U.S. makes formal move to ease marijuana rules. What happens next?A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the U.S. most dangerous drugs.U.S. NewsMay 16
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Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabisMarijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts.WorldApr 1
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U.S. appears set to ease marijuana restrictions in historic moveThe proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.U.S. NewsApr 30
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The science behind roadside THC testing and diving into Sask.’s zero-tolerance policySome Saskatchewan cannabis users have been concerned about testing positive if pulled over by police while driving and given a roadside drug test, even though they're not impaired.CanadaMay 9
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Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabisThe Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction.PoliticsApr 23
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No magic at city council for Vancouver mushroom dispensaries as retail framework rejectedVancouver city council has rejected an attempt to create a licensing framework for retail stores selling magic mushrooms and other psychoactive ethnogens.PoliticsApr 10
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Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutionalThe case was launched in 2017 by the Fair Change legal clinic against the Safe Streets Act, the second constitutional challenge against the law that has been in force since 2000.CanadaApr 3
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‘What Jennifer Did’: Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire caseMost of Jennifer Pan's entire life was made up of lies. When her parents began to catch on, she decided to bring in hired hitmen.EntertainmentApr 10
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Staff sound alarm over at-risk teens being “scooped” in group home dispute"We've had suicide attempts, AWOLs, drug use. Destabilization all around the unknown. It's very heartbreaking to see," Adara Curtis, an employee at one of the homes said.PerspectivesMar 15
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Pot-eating pups suffering dizzying to deadly side effects: BC SPCADogs exposed to marijuana by ingesting it or inhaling second-hand smoke may display a range of symptoms, from whining to coma.CannabisMar 8
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Mojave killings: 5 arrested after 6 people found dead at desert crossroadsFive men between the ages of 24 and 34 have been arrested after police found a crime scene with six dead bodies last week.CrimeJan 30
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Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosisAfter struggling with debilitating pain her whole life, a 44-year-old Ontario woman is grateful to finally have answers, but angry it took almost 30 years to get help.HealthFeb 3
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MLA outraged by ‘gift’ of magic mushrooms, coca leaf from B.C. drug activistLongtime cannabis legalization activist Dana Larsen, who now operates what he describes as medicinal mushroom dispensaries, sent packages to all 87 B.C. MLAs this Christmas.PoliticsJan 2
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S&P/TSX composite closes with gain of more than 100 points; U.S. markets also upCanada’s main stock index moved higher on Wednesday as it caught up to U.S. gains on its first day of trading after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source saysThe source spoke on condition of anonymity because the Hornets are still working through the appropriate channels in hopes of gaining Bridges access into the country.SportsDec 18, 2023
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High behind the wheel: Survey shows ‘alarming trends’ in cannabis-impaired drivingNews findings from a CAA survey show 'alarming trends' in cannabis-impaired driving, specifically with residents in Ontario driving after consuming edibles.CannabisNov 30, 2023