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Closing illegal pot shops an uphill battle until demand is met, say authorities

Closing illegal pot shops an uphill battle until demand is met, say authorities

TORONTO — In the weeks before cannabis became legal across Canada, Toronto's once booming network of weed retailers all but disappeared.
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Ubisoft historian says company's 3D Notre Dame a reminder of beauty during rebuild

Ubisoft historian says company's 3D Notre Dame a reminder of beauty during rebuild

MONTREAL — As the fire-gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris faces years of reconstruction, a Montreal-made video game may provide some comfort for those longing to revisit every inch of the church, from the soaring spire and towers to the cavernous v
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Kevin Vickers officially acclaimed as leader of New Brunswick Liberals

Kevin Vickers officially acclaimed as leader of New Brunswick Liberals

FREDERICTON — Former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers has been acclaimed as New Brunswick's Liberal leader.
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In the news today, April 17

In the news today, April 17

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 ——— LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who fear it could perpetuate myths about Canada's treatment of lesbian, gay
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'The NDP is here to stay:' Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

'The NDP is here to stay:' Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition

EDMONTON — Some of Alberta's NDP members say the party has changed the province for the better and believe it will be an effective Opposition.
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'Open for business:' Jason Kenney's UCP wins majority in Alberta election

'Open for business:' Jason Kenney's UCP wins majority in Alberta election

EDMONTON — Jason Kenney and his United Conservatives channelled the angst of an angry electorate to soar to a majority government in Alberta's election Tuesday and relegate Rachel Notley's NDP to the history books as a one-and-done government.
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The latest developments in the Alberta election; UCP wins majority

The latest developments in the Alberta election; UCP wins majority

10:28 p.m. MT Alberta's incoming premier says the province is open for business. Jason Kenney says his government will have the lowest tax regime in Canada and will cut red tape.
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A look at Alberta's elections since the province was created in 1905

A look at Alberta's elections since the province was created in 1905

EDMONTON — A chronology of Alberta elections: Nov. 9, 1905: Lawyer Alexander Rutherford, son of an immigrant farmer from Scotland, leads the Liberals to a lopsided victory over R.B. Bennett's Conservatives, taking 22 of 25 legislature seats.
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Man faces murder charges in slayings of two men, two women in Penticton, B.C.

Man faces murder charges in slayings of two men, two women in Penticton, B.C.

PENTICTON, B.C. — A former city employee described as a hard-working, civic-minded gentleman has been charged with four counts of murder after a series of daytime shootings that terrorized people in Penticton, B.C. Dan McLaughlin of the B.C.
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A list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

A list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905

EDMONTON — Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney will be the next premier of Alberta after leading his United Conservative Party to a majority in the provincial election on Tuesday.
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