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First cannabis store in Kitchener to open next week

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Chris Thomson

Published: February 20, 2020 at 11:30AM EST

Two Alberta researchers believe certain strains of cannabis could prevent and treat COVID-19.

FIFA World Cup reality check: Will Toronto’s ‘transit-first’ mobility plan deliver?

FIFA World Cup reality check: Will Toronto’s ‘transit-first’ mobility plan deliver?

Suspect wanted for attempted murder following Richmond Hill road rage incident

Suspect wanted for attempted murder following Richmond Hill road rage incident

Vancouver-area home sales down 3.5% in May as condo market lags: real estate board

Vancouver-area home sales down 3.5% in May as condo market lags: real estate board

Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra new head coach

Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra new head coach

Calgary’s 5 most expensive homes for sale right now (June 2026)

Calgary’s 5 most expensive homes for sale right now (June 2026)

Aggressive coyotes cause closures in Banff townsite

Aggressive coyotes cause closures in Banff townsite

Passenger spotted sitting in open trunk of SUV, filming 2 sports cars on Ottawa highway

Passenger spotted sitting in open trunk of SUV, filming 2 sports cars on Ottawa highway

Eastern Ontario OPP officer demoted 36 months for slapping officer’s buttock at golf event

Eastern Ontario OPP officer demoted 36 months for slapping officer’s buttock at golf event

Montreal wants to reduce water consumption: Here are a few ways you can help

Montreal wants to reduce water consumption: Here are a few ways you can help

Part of Route 136 in Montreal to close this weekend

Part of Route 136 in Montreal to close this weekend

Yellowhead Trail open again

Yellowhead Trail open again

‘Nerve-wracking’ for Alberta acro group competing on ‘America’s Got Talent’: contestant

‘Nerve-wracking’ for Alberta acro group competing on ‘America’s Got Talent’: contestant

N.S. parents sound alarm on extreme heat in schools

N.S. parents sound alarm on extreme heat in schools

Auditor general slams NB Power for taking shortcuts on new power plant project

Auditor general slams NB Power for taking shortcuts on new power plant project

Winnipegger protests mowing nearby boulevard

Winnipegger protests mowing nearby boulevard

Family demands answers after girl dies days following sledding accident

Family demands answers after girl dies days following sledding accident

Schools, band office closed after Saskatchewan shooting kills one, injures another

Schools, band office closed after Saskatchewan shooting kills one, injures another

City of Moose Jaw seeking clarity about Snowbirds future

City of Moose Jaw seeking clarity about Snowbirds future

Hundreds of fans gather to watch Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup

Hundreds of fans gather to watch Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup

One found dead after residential fire in Brantford, OFM investigating

One found dead after residential fire in Brantford, OFM investigating

The Bay, Toys ‘R’ Us vacancies raising questions about Saskatoon’s downtown retail

The Bay, Toys ‘R’ Us vacancies raising questions about Saskatoon’s downtown retail

Schools, band office closed after Saskatchewan shooting kills one, injures another

Schools, band office closed after Saskatchewan shooting kills one, injures another

Forest fire hazard high in northeast, with one fire spanning 350 hectares

Forest fire hazard high in northeast, with one fire spanning 350 hectares

Human rights complaints from families of Indigenous people who died in Timmins dismissed

Human rights complaints from families of Indigenous people who died in Timmins dismissed

Black smoke billows from London, Ont. rail tie fire

Black smoke billows from London, Ont. rail tie fire

Deer crashes through Grey County woman’s bedroom window

Deer crashes through Grey County woman’s bedroom window

Speeding Ferrari driver refuses to pull onto gravel shoulder, fears scratching paint: OPP

Speeding Ferrari driver refuses to pull onto gravel shoulder, fears scratching paint: OPP

One person trapped after two-vehicle crash in Oro-Medonte

One person trapped after two-vehicle crash in Oro-Medonte

Here’s why this is the year to try Petite Pearl and Marquette wines in Essex County

Here’s why this is the year to try Petite Pearl and Marquette wines in Essex County

Gordie Howe bridge team says project remains on track for spring opening

Gordie Howe bridge team says project remains on track for spring opening

First of four new BC Ferries ships arrives on coast

First of four new BC Ferries ships arrives on coast

Colwood union heads to strike vote amid dispute over medical leave changes

Colwood union heads to strike vote amid dispute over medical leave changes

Surrey police chief’s reported ousting appears ‘politically motivated,’ mayoral hopeful says

Surrey police chief’s reported ousting appears ‘politically motivated,’ mayoral hopeful says

Citing 'institutional resistance,' military police watchdog calls for broader powers

Citing 'institutional resistance,' military police watchdog calls for broader powers

Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

Hackers breach senior U.S. Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

Hackers breach senior U.S. Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

Donald Trump revives ‘51st State’ threats after Canada slips into technical recession

In first remarks after Canada enters ‘technical recession,’ Carney acknowledges ‘weakness’ in economy

James Moore: Why early political prophecies are always a fool’s errand

HPE shares soar 30% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

Robinhood expands into Canada with acquisition of WonderFi

Basic materials stocks weigh on TSX, as U.S. markets gain and oil prices rise

What else might GLP-1 drugs be used for? Canadian researcher weighs in

Vast majority of Canadians want health system changes: survey

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

Bummer Summer! Why do the top pop girlies sound so morose this season?

BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg and others will perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

Cheapest ticket prices to NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden soar above US$4K

As the World Cup approaches, Sotheby's is set to auction Pele's jersey

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals

Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality

Here are some of the stranger items in Uber’s lost and found in Canada

Survey finds generational gap in attitudes to AI romance

Climate & Environment

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Google wants to release millions of lab-raised mosquitoes

Forecast: Record cold on the East Coast, heat warnings elsewhere in Canada

A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as the annual number of attacks rises

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation

U.S. big tech holds 85% of Canadian cloud market, report says ahead of AI strategy

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I’ve been Using This Canadian Shampoo And Conditioner For Over A Month, And It’s Totally Changed My Scalp And Hair Health

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