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Canada's fed-prov finance ministers to start deep dive on marijuana taxation

Canada's fed-prov finance ministers to start deep dive on marijuana taxation

OTTAWA — As the country's finance ministers meet in Ottawa, the Trudeau government should expect to hear concerns about the added burden marijuana legalization could heap onto provincial shoulders.
Vulnerable residents 'trapped' in interim care home, families say

Vulnerable residents 'trapped' in interim care home, families say

An incontinent man with Alzheimer's repeatedly left in soiled clothes. A head injury not reported to the patient's family. Seniors held in an old, deteriorating building with no sprinklers.
Dinosaur skull discovering in northeastern B.C. a first in the province

Dinosaur skull discovering in northeastern B.C. a first in the province

TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — A piece of dinosaur skull unearthed in northeastern British Columbia earlier this month is the first of its kind discovered in the province, an expert says.

Boy, 4, dies after being found unresponsive in family pool

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton, Ont., say a four-year-old boy has died after his parents found him in a swimming pool. Investigators say the boy's parents found him in the pool at about 7 p.m. Saturday, not breathing.
High River finishes rebuilding but abandoned neighbourhood reminder of flood

High River finishes rebuilding but abandoned neighbourhood reminder of flood

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — Even as High River finishes rebuilding, an abandoned neighbourhood full of million-dollar homes is a stark reminder of devastating flooding four years ago.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: At the table: Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau hosts his provincial and territorial counterparts Monday in Ottawa.
New Nova Scotia gold rush: Miners seek riches in tiny flecks of precious metal

New Nova Scotia gold rush: Miners seek riches in tiny flecks of precious metal

MOOSE RIVER GOLD MINES, NOVA SCOTIA, Canada — Amid the dull claystone of a tube-shaped sample of rock, the gleaming, pulse-quickening swirl of gold is unmistakable.
High school? Colorado outfit offers niche program for marijuana sommeliers

High school? Colorado outfit offers niche program for marijuana sommeliers

VANCOUVER — A marijuana aficionado in Colorado has launched a program he hopes will make the title of cannabis interpener as familiar as wine sommelier, cheesemonger and chocolatier.

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket purchased in Ontario.

MLS Capsules

TORONTO — Jozy Altidore and Jordan Hamilton scored second-half goals and Toronto FC beat D.C. United 2-0 on Saturday night to stretch its home unbeaten streak to nine games. Sebastian Giovinco assisted on both goals for MLS-leading Toronto (9-2-5).
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