5 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

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5 h. ago A rare piece of Toronto history is up for grabs for just $2.5 million

Built around 1915 by Scarborough builder John C. Morrish, who (fun fact) also built Highland Creek Public School, 456 Manse Rd. is one of those Toronto heritage homes that people dream about. According to the listing, the home was originally built for Thomas Jacques, whose family were among Scarborough's early settlers. The home spans three storeys and is a true gem with exceptional craftsmanship. The front entrance. Throughout the house, you'll notice original features like stained glass windows, intricate crown moulding, solid wood trim and doors, and hardwood floors. The dining room. Those original features definitely give the house its historic charm and character. One of the bathrooms. The bold patterned wallpaper and extravagant furnishings also give it character. The living room. Some might say that type character is a bit too much, but if you can look past the beige-toned maximalism and shag carpeting, this house is...

Economics

7 h. ago Steep markups keep B.C. craft spirits off BC Liquor Store shelves, industry says

With U.S. booze pulled from the shelves of BC Liquor Stores amid the U.S. trade war, the province’s craft distillers say now is the time for the province to support local products. “Do we want to have BC Liquor Stores with empty shelves when it should be filled with shelves that are powering our own...

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7 h. ago City of West Kelowna looking for provincial support to meet housing targets

'As a young municipality, we don’t have the financial resources right now to provide the necessary infrastructure in areas of growth,' said Milsom.

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8 h. ago Kwantlen to lay off dozens of staff due to fewer foreign students

About 70 faculty in the polytechnic university's schools of business and arts will be let go

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9 h. ago Breathe Outdoors, formerly known as Campers Village, shuts down stores

After outfitting countless outdoor enthusiasts for more than six decades, a longstanding Alberta camping gear company is shutting down.

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9 h. ago Breathe Outdoors, formerly known as Campers Village, shutting down stores

After outfitting countless outdoor enthusiasts for more than six decades, a longstanding Alberta camping gear company is shutting down.

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9 h. ago Alberta puts $2M towards planning for Edmonton hospital capacity increase

The funding plan calls for the construction of a new tower that would hold up to 350 inpatient beds at both the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals

Economics

10 h. ago Alberta health minister fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex

Adriana LaGrange, in a statement of defence, says the former AHS CEO was fired for not doing her job and working to stop health reform to keep the power and perks of her position.

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10 h. ago Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in cuts to billing fees

'What has become clear in the last few months is that Alberta Health is looking to address its budget shortfalls through the physician services budget,' writes Alberta Medical Association head Dr. Shelley Duggan

Economics

10 h. ago Melcor Developments announces results for 2024, declares $0.11 per share dividend

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSX: MRD), an Alberta-based real estate development and asset management company, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The annual Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and Condensed Interim Financial Statements are available on our website (www.melcor.ca) under Investors, or […]

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11 h. ago Court declines to review Crown's decision not to prosecute Edmonton police officer who kicked Pacey Dumas in the head

A judge has declined to review the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service’s decision not to prosecute an Edmonton police officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager in the head, finding there is no evidence of an “abuse of process” justifying the “extremely rare” step. Last week, Court of King’s Bench Justice Michael Kraus dismissed an application from […]

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11 h. ago Alberta doctors say province seeking to cut $400M in billing fees

A memo by the head of the Alberta Medical Association says the province seeks cuts to more than 800 physician billing codes to save $400 million because of budget pressures.

Economics

12 h. ago Province files statement of defence in lawsuit from former CEO

The court filing comes after Athana Mentzelopulos released a statement challenging comments made by the premier and health minister

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12 h. ago 'Makes no sense': Lethbridge council asks province to reconsider banning voting tabulators

By using tabulators, as Lethbridge has done for decades, the city says it would save at least $300,000 and again be able to announce election results hours after the polls close

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12 h. ago Columbine victim’s death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide

DENVER (AP) — The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14. Anne Marie Hochhalter died Feb. 16 of sepsis — a reaction to infection — and complications from her paralysis were a “significant […]

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12 h. ago Alberta pulls funding for mental health service provider in Ponoka County

An organization that has been providing transitional mental health services to Albertans in Ponoka County says the province has pulled their funding without any reasoning. The Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse, located 107 kilometres south of Edmonton, has been providing transitional supports for those in the county and surrounding area for more than 30 years. But […]

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12 h. ago Rogers to lock out former Shaw employees after they formed a union

Rogers Communications threatened 26 former Shaw employees with a lockout after they unionized in February.The telecom giant sent notice to IBEW Local 213 that it would initiate a lockout at 12:01 a.m. PST on March 19, 2025. The company is pushing for the employees, who are technicians located in the Kootenays region of B.C., to sign a collective agreement that would cut total compensation.Robin Nedila, Assistant Business Manager at IBEW Local 213, said that the union held a ratification vote on a previous offer from Rogers with cuts, which was unanimously rejected. Rogers then provided another offer with slight tweaks."The monetary package [Rogers] has on the table now is still facing cuts across the board… anywhere from four per cent to 25 for hourly employees," Nedila said.In a follow-up email, Nedila noted that unit-based employees would see more cuts, as high as 48 per cent, due to Rogers forcing them to change classifications. The proposed agreement w...

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13 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Other provinces should follow Alberta on charter schools

It’s high time for Alberta’s charter school revolution to come to the rest of Canada. Parents in every province deserve choice and value for their money when it comes to educating the next generation. It’s simply not fair to try to force parents to keep their kids in failing government-run schools. It’s also unfair to […]

Society

13 h. ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

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