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Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Albertans will soon see pot shops selling cannabis at some festivals and trade shows. The province will begin allowing licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales locations at adult-only events come Jan. 31.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also climb

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose by more than 200 points on Tuesday as gains in base metal and financial stocks helped lead a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 216.
Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister

Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister

Celine Dion's sister says the Grammy Award-winning singer is facing further challenges as she continues to live with a rare neurological disorder.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,839.63, up 216.92): TC Energy Corporation. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 33 cents, or 0.63 per cent, to $52.55 on 12.7 million shares.
Hate crime reports continue to rise in Toronto since Israel-Hamas war began: police

Hate crime reports continue to rise in Toronto since Israel-Hamas war began: police

TORONTO — Hate crime reports in Toronto have continued to rise since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the city's police chief said on Tuesday, noting that just over half of those were reports of alleged antisemitism.
Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up

MALMÖ, Sweden — Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship.
Welding sparked explosion that killed three at Quebec propane company: safety board

Welding sparked explosion that killed three at Quebec propane company: safety board

JOLIETTE, Que. — Quebec's workplace safety board has concluded that a deadly explosion at a Quebec fuel distributor this year could have been avoided had proper safety procedures been followed. The Jan.
Man who did not disclose HIV status to partners denied day, full parole

Man who did not disclose HIV status to partners denied day, full parole

An Ontario man who did not disclose his HIV-positive status to sexual partners has been denied day and full parole as the Parole Board of Canada noted his preoccupation with sex and pornography remains "entrenched" in his behaviour.
More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

More than 28 per cent of N.S. children starting out in school are vulnerable: study

HALIFAX — The increase in Nova Scotia children considered vulnerable to having learning problems as they enter the school system may be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and child poverty, says a child and youth researcher.
Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

Ottawa spending $2.49 billion to acquire 11 drones for Royal Canadian Air Force

HALIFAX — Ottawa plans to spend $2.49 billion to acquire 11 remotely piloted drones to help the Royal Canadian Air Force conduct long-distance surveillance, federal officials announced Tuesday. Canada will buy the drones from U.S.
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