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As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms

OTTAWA — Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to treat symptoms of his stage-four colon cancer with magic mushrooms just a few years ago — and he was celebrated for it.
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Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation before end of 5-year term

Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation before end of 5-year term

MONTREAL — The president and CEO of Quebec's hydro utility announced on Tuesday she will step down on April 11 after less than three years on the job.
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Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures

Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures

MONTREAL — Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits.
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In The News for Jan. 10: RCMP too short-staffed to follow up on tips from Fintrac?

In The News for Jan. 10: RCMP too short-staffed to follow up on tips from Fintrac?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

OTTAWA — The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.
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Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

Once a lonely Liberal, outgoing Yukon Premier Silver reflects on six years at the top

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — Ask Sandy Silver about his path from being the only Liberal in the Yukon's legislature to the territory's premier and he will often pivot back to the community he represents, Dawson City, about 500 kilometres north of Whitehorse.
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Parole board recommends charge against sex offender Hopley, who abducted B.C. boy

Parole board recommends charge against sex offender Hopley, who abducted B.C. boy

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — More than four years after convicted sex offender Randall Hopley finished his sentence for abducting a young British Columbia boy, the parole board is recommending charges against him for not complying with supervision orders.
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Homicide investigation after three people found dead in Surrey, B.C.

Homicide investigation after three people found dead in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Three people have been found dead inside a home in Surrey, B.C. A news release from the Surrey RCMP says officers attended the home around noon Monday and found the people deceased.
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As 'Three Amigos' meet in Mexico, experts call on leaders for North American vision

As 'Three Amigos' meet in Mexico, experts call on leaders for North American vision

MEXICO CITY — From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away.
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Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada's chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended.
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