OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says its latest survey shows more people are using cannabis since the legalization of recreational pot last fall and Canadians are increasingly buying it from legal retailers. Figures from its National Cannabis Survey released today show that 5.3 million or 18 per cent of Canadians aged 15 years and older said […]
The head of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. said the company will wind down its operations in 15 countries and swear off bidding on fixed-price contracts in the mining industry as it reported a loss in its latest quarter. “We remain confident that we can deliver our 2019 outlook, despite being disappointed with our first-quarter performance,” Neil […]
Students from the University of Alberta are travelling to Peru, Cambodia and Thailand this year to work with kids from orphanages, children with disabilities and kids from at-risk youth programs, to bring physical activity and sport to children of all abilities. Related Dads surprise cheerleading daughters with their own cheer routine Why does it seem […]
An interracial blues duo born in 1980s Harlem was a symbol of harmony in a tense time. But times have changed. By Alex Vadukul “I can’t believe how many white people are in Harlem now,” Adam Gussow said. He was strolling around the neighborhood, marveling at how much the place had changed since he was […]
Trump says his pick to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve withdrew his name from consideration. US President Donald Trump’s pick to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve has withdrawn from consideration after weeks of criticism against economic commentator Stephen Moore’s shifting views on interest rate policy and sexist comments about women. “Steve […]
Disturbing images from a protest at Queen’s Park featuring a bloody guillotine has the Ford government calling on the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate. On Wednesday, several people gathered on the south lawn at Queen’s Park for a general protest criticizing Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative government. Several photos show protesters with their […]
TORONTO – A judge says he refused to let the Ontario government push forward with a lawsuit against three major tobacco companies because it would give the province an unfair advantage over other governments seeking to do the same. Ontario last week asked a Toronto court to lift a stay on legal proceedings against the […]
Saskatoon police say they found property damage while checking on a report of gunshots in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. Officers were called to the 100-block of Avenue O South at roughly 8:45 p.m. CT on May 1. There was damage to two windows and a bullet on the floor of a home, according to police. […]
Edmonton’s summer festival K-Days has announced its concert lineup for 2019 and once again there will be something for all music fans to enjoy. Headliners performing on the south stage include rock band The Offspring to kick things off on July 19, with 90s pop sensation Aqua closing the festival on July 28. Dillon Francis, […]
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump’s pick to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve board has withdrawn from consideration after weeks of criticism against economic commentator Stephen Moore’s shifting views on interest rate policy and sexist comments about women. “Steve Moore, a great pro-growth economist and a truly fine person, has decided to […]