Category: Canada

It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world are paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure: marijuana. But not everyone joins in on the 420 festivities. Some scientists who study weed have become increasingly concerned about the potential harm cannabis can do to the body, especially when smoked or vaped.

The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon.

There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta. The snow turns to slush, the Canada geese return to the ponds, lakes and streams, and the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings face each other in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.

A wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent decades trying to clear his name before being declared innocent by a judge in January has died at the age of 80.

People living in the “blast zone” of a central Labrador structure fire were able to return to their homes on Saturday after officials ended an evacuation order because there was no longer any risk of explosions.

Winnipeg police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a two-year-old homicide.

TSS Rovers FC are replacing the inactive Victoria Highlanders in this year’s Canadian Championship and will face Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League in the preliminary round.

A winning Lotto Max ticket was sold in Toronto from last nights draw.

A boil water advisory was issued Friday night for residences supplied by Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System in Rocky View County.

The Calgary Wranglers picked up a single point Friday night, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Canucks in an American Hockey League (AHL) game played in Abbotsford.