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FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government is setting 19 as the minimum legal age for cannabis use. Health Minister Benoit Bourque said Wednesday it’s the right age to make an informed decision,...

HALIFAX - One of Nova Scotia’s biggest employers, tire-maker Michelin North America, is under threat if Donald Trump’s proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement are adopt...

HALIFAX - The man who rebuilt the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives from a bruised and battered third-place party into a strong official opposition is stepping down. Jamie Baillie, who became part...

Motorists in Drayton Valley as well as across the province might be doing a double take at the pumps as gas prices are expected to rise throughout the rest of the week. Drivers should expect prices to...

BOGOTA - Colombia’s demobilized guerilla movement nominated Rodrigo Londono on Wednesday to run for president in the South American nation’s election next year, keeping the former top comm...

NEW YORK - Michael Oreskes was ousted Wednesday as National Public Radio’s news chief following accusations by two women that he suddenly kissed them while they were discussing job prospects whe...

TORONTO - Canada’s look for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic hockey tournaments has been unveiled. Three versions of the jersey - in white, red, and black - were revealed today for the national m...

TORONTO - An activist investor wants Hudson’s Bay Co. to “seriously consider” a bid it values at $4.49 billion for the Canadian retailer’s German department store chain and oth...

TORONTO - The governor of Florida offered no glimmer of hope on Wednesday to family and supporters of a Canadian man who wants to be transferred to Canada after 31 years in prison in the Sunshine Stat...

Drayton Valley RCMP are issuing reminders to motorists that with old man winter approaching to drive carefully and to not leave vehicle's running. Staff Sergeant Malcolm Callihoo would like to remind ...