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Legal pot costs $9.70 per gram versus $6.51 on illicit market, according to StatCan
Respondents told the agency since Oct. 17 they purchased an average of 17.2 grams from illegal suppliers, compared with 8.3 grams from legal retail outlets or online for mail delivery.
Rod Rosenstein, who appointed the special counsel investigating Trump, expected to leave Justice Dept.
Rosenstein is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general.
'Seattle Squeeze': City gears up for major highway closure
'Seattle Squeeze': City gears up for major highway closure
Loonie up after Bank of Canada rate decision, Toronto stocks higher
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 85.59 points at 14,690.74.
Yemeni groups call on WFP to reveal aid 'corruption'
Yemeni groups call on WFP to reveal aid 'corruption'
A California man learns the $10 million reason not to tell your roommate if you win the lottery
This past Christmas, a man in Vacaville, California, learned a grim, but useful, holiday lesson: Sometimes, don't spread glad tidings. Keep the good news to yourself.
Showdown over Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum lands in court
Court to decide sex-ed curriculum showdown, pitting province against teachers and civil liberties group.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announces divorce on Twitter
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said he and his wife MacKenzie have decided to divorce after 25 years of marriage.
Luxury home sales down in 2018: Sotheby's
Luxury home sales in Canada down in 2018: Sotheby's report
Anchorage Museum exhibit remains closed following earthquake
Anchorage Museum exhibit remains closed following earthquake
Jewish rights group urges Croatia to ban pro-Nazi book
Jewish rights group urges Croatia to ban pro-Nazi book
Asbestos removal delays other city social housing repairs
Unexpected project will take a $5 million bite out of CityHousing Hamilton’s repair budget for all other buildings.
Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates in today's policy decision
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 1.75 per cent today as it makes its first policy decision of 2019.
Passion for homemade nut milk gives way to Go Nuts Mylk
Despite the choice of non-dairy milk in grocery stores already, MacLean is hopeful the age of the locavore and growing support for small-batch businesses will help Go Nuts Mylk rise to the top.
A woman in a vegetative state gave birth. Now police are collecting DNA from male staff
Police investigators are seeking DNA samples from male staff members at a private care facility where a woman in a vegetative state gave birth to a child, the company said Tuesday.
City of Hamilton loses loses Indigenous innovator to McMaster University
City hall is losing Shylo Elmayan, leader of its groundbreaking urban Indigenous strategy, writes Andrew Dreschel.
Screen Time can tell you how much time you're really spending on your iPhone
I don't know about you, but I suspect I spend too much time looking at my phone.
‘She’s dead,’ says accused killer in 911 call. ‘I am not a happy human being’
Call to 911 by accused escort murderer Dalibor Klaric played for Hamilton jury
Apple CEO Tim Cook's $12 million bonus for 2018 is his biggest ever
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook collected his biggest-ever annual bonus for fiscal 2018 after the iPhone maker posted record revenue and profit, and its market value temporarily eclipsed $1 trillion.
'The Conners' recap: An accident breaks Dan's arm and the family's bank account
Spoiler alert: This recap contains details from Tuesday's episode of ABC's "The Conners."
Hamilton police issue warning after gunpoint Kijiji robbery
Suspects, SUV seen at two similar incidents targeting people selling goods online
Shifting work hours pushing fast-food workers into precarious employment
The practice of regularly sending workers home early falls within the law, but further complicates life for precarious workers in low-wage jobs and may be ultimately detrimental for businesses in an industry with high employee turnover.
OPP constable pleads guilty to mischief in pursuit that ended in 170 km/h crash
High-speed chase at 170 km/h ended when suspect crashed into another vehicle
BULLDOGS: So long, Brandon Saigeon
Grimsby native Brandon Saigeon, who had been the local face of Hamilton Bulldogs since the OHL franchise arrived in the city in 2015-16, gave an emotional goodbye to the team after being moved to the Oshawa Generals on Tuesday.
Teens burned to death after 116 m.p.h. crash. Lawsuit blames Tesla for the speed and fire
A lawsuit filed Tuesday against electric carmaker Tesla acknowledges what's already known about the May 8 crash in Fort Lauderdale: Two 18-year-olds burned to death after the one driving lost control of the car at 116 m.p.h. and crashed.
Chapo's wife wears Star of David necklace for trial return as drug lord's Sean Penn interview continues to haunt him
El Chapo's wife returned to his drug trial wearing a Star of David necklace Tuesday — but she wasn't making any particular point with the sartorial selection, her hubby's lawyer claimed.
The day a Twitter mob came to life to hunt an MP
The political temperature is rising in the UK and Europe and don’t think Canada is immune.
Flu this year targets children and young adults, doctor urges vaccinations
This year’s flu season has a far different profile than last year’s: it began earlier and the predominant circulating A strain is H1N1, the viral type that caused the pandemic in 2009-2010 but hasn’t made much of an appearance for the last few years.
Landlord applications for above-guideline rental hikes in Hamilton soaring
Property owners say increases are necessary tool to renovate stock but tenant advocates call them ‘loopholes’ to boost value for investors.
Hamilton protesters rally in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en activists
Protesters block traffic at downtown Hamilton intersections
Donation bin-related deaths prompt Hamilton manufacturer to stop production
Rangeview is advising charities to remove metal bars inside the bins that create a “pinch point” when activated until safer designs can be developed and built.
Union calls strike by security staff at 3 German airports
Union calls strike by security staff at 3 German airports
Police watchdog investigates Lethbridge cop who ran over deer multiple times
Lethbridge police say the officer was trying to euthanize the animal.
Donation bin manufacturer stops production after Toronto woman becomes trapped and dies
Charities scramble to modify donation boxes while city studies safety measures in wake of recent deaths
Ontario fights legal challenge over decision to repeal sex-ed curriculum
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario allege the Ford government’s repeal of previous Liberal updates is unconstitutional.
USDA: Food stamps will be funded through February
USDA: Food stamps will be funded through February
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Trump seeks an edge in shutdown fight with TV address
Following up his first Oval Office speech, Trump plans a personal visit to the Mexican border on Thursday.
GM rejects Unifor proposals to keep Oshawa assembly plant open past 2019
The options suggested by the union, including extending the life of the Chevy Impala and Cadillac XTS currently produced at the plant or shifting production slated for Mexico to the plant, are not economic, said GM’s David Paterson.
CES 2019: Google brings a Disney-like ride to tech show
CES 2019: Local weather for the rest of the world
‘Feminist’ Liberal government advised to rethink child-care
Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is to be in Hamilton on Wednesday to talk about the Liberals’ child-care commitment.
RCMP force a retreat at Wet’suwet’en barricade
Police gave Wet’suwet’en members an hour to summon hereditary chiefs to discuss a blockade to their traditional territories by LNG company Coastal GasLink.
London's Heathrow briefly halts flights due to drone report
London's Heathrow briefly halts flights due to drone report
Disappointment emerges as Canada’s Mali mission nears halfway mark
Canada has had about 250 military personnel and eight helicopters in Gao, Mali, to provide medical evacuations and logistical support since August, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says is helping make a difference.
Aurora Cannabis Q2 revenue falls short of analysts’ expectations
Aurora says revenue to be between $50M and $55M. Analysts had expected it to be $67M, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon.
City inspection results for pools, salons and child care now online
The summaries are meant to make public health reporting more transparent to residents.
Police determine dead body in dumpster actually a burnt dummy
A man called Edmonton police on Monday morning to report a body found in a dumpster. Several hours later, police determined the body was, in fact, a mannequin.
TSX rises to near four-week high on positive signals from trade talks, oil lift
Positive signals from U.S.-China trade talks and rising oil prices helped Canada’s main stock index to reach a near four-week high on Tuesday.
Lessie Brown, oldest person in the U.S., dies at 114
Brown said in 2013 it was God’s will that she had lived so long. Others in her family attributed her long life to the fact that she ate a sweet potato nearly every day until she was well past 100.
Pipeline protesters block traffic at downtown Hamilton intersections
Protesters rally in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en activists
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