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October 16, 2018
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Trudeau takes political gamble with legalized pot for Canadian adults

The federal Liberals are "high-profile initiators" of change and may be blamed for anything that goes wrong


Canada open to growing trade with China now that USMCA is a done deal: PM

Trudeau says he will continue to look at Canada's trading relationship with China in "thoughtful ways"


Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

The businessman, an avid sports fan, owned the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, and donated more than US$2 billion to a wide range of interests


MPs debate climate change after U.N. report warns of dire consequences

Conservative MPs fought with their rivals from the Liberals, NDP and Greens over how to fight climate change
 
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With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

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Report says mercury, PCBs still threaten Arctic; new chemicals emerging

Arctic wildlife is increasingly at the mercy of air pollutants created further south » read more

NHL players say Canada’s legalization of marijuana won’t impact them

Professional athletes have long been barred from consuming cannabis, but the NHL's stance on the drug is the most lenient of North America's pro sports leagues » read more
 
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Manitoba mulling a ban on public consumption of edible cannabis products

Some other provinces have said they will ban all forms of pot consumption in public. » read more

U of Saskatchewan partners with First Nation on climate change research

First of four automated stations will record and share data on temperature, rainfall, humidity, air pressure and wind. » read more

Interfor cutting back BC Interior production as lumber prices plunge

Vancouver-based company said the scale-back is a temporary measure. » read more