Saskatoon cannabis user says zero-tolerance law for drivers goes too far
A Saskatoon resident who uses cannabis daily to relieve pain from medical issues says the province's zero-tolerance law around THC and driving is causing undue hardships.
Canada
May 3
Cannabis and cars: What you need to know
SGI dispelled some concerns that have been rising around cannabis use and driving, but a local defence lawyer says there's still reason for concern.
Canada
May 2
Voir dire arguments heard in Taylor Kennedy trial, Saskatoon court
Closing arguments were heard in a voir dire in Taylor Kennedy’s case in Saskatoon court on Friday, her lawyer arguing that statements she made in 2021 were compelled by police.
Canada
Apr 19
Clandestine shatter lab busted in rural B.C. town: RCMP
A clandestine laboratory used for the production of shatter, a chemically concentrated extract from cannabis, was busted by RCMP in rural Beaverdell.
Crime
Mar 28
7 face charges after New Brunswick cannabis dispensary raids
Seven people have been arrested and are facing charges after three cannabis dispensary busts across New Brunswick earlier this month.
Cannabis
Apr 18
Woman accused of killing 9-year-old Baeleigh Maurice testifies in court
Kennedy told court on Wednesday that she gave the statement to police without a lawyer present because that’s what she learned growing up.
Canada
Apr 17
‘Full withdrawal of service’: TTC workers OK strike mandate as negotiations continue
After avoiding a strike with trade and electrical workers, the TTC faces another possible disruption with the union representing 12,000 staff approving a strike mandate.
Canada
Apr 29
Woman in critical condition after being hit by TTC bus
Toronto police say a woman has life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a TTC bus early Monday.
Traffic
Apr 29
Cannabis review calls for several changes as industry struggles
A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry's biggest gripes.
Canada
Mar 22
TTC avoids strike after reaching tentative agreement with trades, electrical workers
A strike has been averted after the TTC and the union representing more than 650 trades and electrical workers reached a tentative agreement.
Canada
Apr 22
‘Could be a couple days’: No TTC subway service for part of Line 2 after fire
The TTC says there is no subway service on Line 2 between Kipling Station and Jane Station after a track level fire and it "could be a couple days" before service fully resumes.
Canada
Apr 26
Strike deadline set by TTC union representing hundreds of workers
Union president Sumit Guleria said that after a difficult bargaining session last week the union voted in favour of setting a strike deadline of April 22 at midnight.
Canada
Apr 11
Mother says package presenting cannabis like ‘treat’ put children in N.S. hospital
The mother of a nine-year-old boy says packaging that depicts cannabis as a 'treat' led her son and several classmates to consume them and become violently ill earlier this week.
Canada
Mar 25
Brian White shining bright as Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate club’s 50th anniversary match
Some 30,000 fans are expected at BC Place on Saturday for the celebration of Vancouver Whitecaps half-century of soccer history, and striker Brian White will be front and centre.
Sports
May 4
Fort Edmonton Park celebrates 50th year by ‘bringing history to life’
Fort Edmonton Park opened its doors on May 17, 1974 and welcomed 91,669 visitors in its first year. The park opens for the 2024 season on May 18.
Features
Apr 23
Edmonton downtown farmers market returns to 104th Street June 15
The Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market will return outdoors to 104th Street every Saturday starting June 15 until Oct. 12.
Features
Apr 30
Alberta is the 4th-happiest province in Canada: study
A new study analyzing eight metrics tallied Canadians' happiness, ranking Alberta the fourth-highest province in the country.
Canada
Apr 23
Saskatoon police investigate city’s 9th homicide of 2024
A 30-year-old man who was a victim of a reported aggravated assault incident on April 15 has succumbed to his injuries this week. This becomes the city's 9th homicide of the year.
Crime
May 3
Exhibit marking Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary coming to a close at Millennium Library
A public history exhibit will close at the end of April after nearly two months of operating to mark the city of Winnipeg's 150th anniversary.
Canada
Apr 27
TTC tests out body cameras as part of new use-of-force policy
The TTC is launching a nine-month pilot program that will see special constables and fare inspectors equipped with body cameras. Critics say the plan may not be effective.
Politics
Apr 12