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Marijuana edibles are an alternative way to ingest cannabis.

University of Denver prof says day-to-day life won't change much after ...

Scott MacIntosh, communications manager with the Halifax Mooseheads, said the Mooseheads and the entire CHL have formed a partnership with Health Canada and will be rolling out an awareness campaign on our social media channels throughout the season.

What should Atlantic Canada's sports leagues do about legal marijuana?

Jon Keefe shows off one of the squish presses and other cannabis consumption paraphernalia he sells at the Dabber Hashery, a specialty shop in downtown St. John’s, N.L. Keefe had initially planned to obtain a licence to sell cannabis products, but abandoned that enterprise when it became clear the eight-per-cent margin paid to cannabis retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador didn’t make for a strong business case for him and his partners.

Path to profit: It’s not just government and major corporations ...

While the exterior of the building is nearing completion, significant interior work, as well as the parking area, need to be completed before O’Leary’s new cannabis store opens for business. Provincial and town officials confirm the building will not be ready to serve customers on October 17, the date when cannabis use becomes legal in Canada.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in P.E.I.

Annie MacEachern of Charlottetown, P.E.I., who consumes cannabis for medicinal purposes, says legalization of the drug is just the beginning. She says advocates need to continue pushing to get edibles and concentrates on the market.

From pop culture to pot culture: Atlantic Canadian cannabis ...

The Cannabis NB location in Sackville, N.B.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in New Brunswick

Robert’s Arm declares state of emergency

After years of addiction to opiates, Grand Bank native Don Keeping is on the road to recovery. - Donald Keeping/Facebook

Grand Bank native hopes to make most of new chance at drug-free life

Marystown resident Ruby Hoskins (left) has been pushing for a mental health and addictions facility for the Burin Peninsula for over a decade. Health and Community Services Minister John Haggie says health providers in the region have not conveyed that message to the department.

Marystown resident remains dogged in quest for mental health and ...

How will legal cannabis change our society?

We asked Atlantic Canadians their thoughts on legal cannabis

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Robert’s Arm declares state of emergency

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How will legal cannabis change our society?

We asked Atlantic Canadians their thoughts on legal cannabis

Updated 55 minutes ago

Memorial University’s St. John’s campus.

MUN, CNA clarify pot policy

Updated 44 minutes ago

The former South Coast Auto building is coming down in Grand Bank. Council awarded a contract to Bennett’s Construction to demolish the structure during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 15.

Contract awarded to tear down old South Coast Auto building in Grand Bank

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News

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Robert’s Arm declares state of emergency

Updated 28 minutes ago

A bud tender displays a jar of cannabis at a dispensary in San Bernardino, Calif.

Poll: Hey Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, will you buy recreational pot?

Updated 5 hours ago

A couple of staffers from the firm Grant Thornton, from left, senior tech analyst Christopher Stone and assurance manager Jadie Zeng, chat with Sean St. George of the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre during a public coffee break at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University as part of Small Business Week events in Corner Brook Monday.

Small business week celebrated in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Published 5 hours ago

RCMP are searching for a man armed with a knife who broke into house in Marystown Friday night.

Women facing charges for mishandling money fundraised for child: Bay Roberts RCMP

Updated 5 hours ago

Sports

More than 20 people from Grand Falls-Windsor, Botwood, Gander, Corner Brook and Stephenville participated in a mountain biking trail development session on Sept. 22. One of the things they did was practice trail planning. Delia Young (left) uses the inclinometer, with Jenelle Grandy assisting, to measure the slope of a section of trail.

Grand Falls-Windsor gears up for a mountain bike trail

Updated 9 hours ago

Coach Gerard Morry is shown behind the Western Kings bench during provincial AAA peewee hockey league play last season at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

No ice available for Western AAA peewee Kings

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6:34 p.m.

Noah Blanchard

Noah Blanchard and AAA peewee Kings look to build on success of kickoff tournament with trio of games this weekend in Rocky Harbour

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6:31 p.m.

Deer Lake native Jolena Gillard is shown in practice with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers prior to the start of the regular season.

Deer Lake’s Jolena Gillard enjoying life as a Panther in her quest to be her best

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 10:26 p.m.

Business

Ivan’s Paints boasted a 37-year lifespan, located on Water Street in Carbonear since 1981.

Carbonear paint shop closes its doors

Updated 6 hours ago

The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Updated a day ago

Dianna Dwyer (left) and Kristie Lawlor recently launched the House of Glam in St. John’s, the province’s first lash studio. In addition to offering a full line of eyelash extension services and products, the pair are also establishing a training and certification program aimed at making the growing industry safer for clients.

House of Glam owners set sights on improving regulations, safety in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing eyelash industry

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6:42 p.m.

The West Hercules offshore drilling rig. A new report examines the competitiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil industry in comparison with other jurisdiction.

Noia opens nominations for annual N.L. offshore oil and gas industry awards

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6:36 p.m.

Living

Andre Sparkes, cosplaying as Jason Voorhees of “Friday the 13th,” will be a special guest at the first ever N.L. Horror Convention event being held in Carbonear Oct. 19-20.

Carbonear man excited to host first ever N.L. Horror Convention

Published 2 hours ago

With volunteer Wilf Hillier, back, looking on, Garry Coffin, another volunteer, poses for a photo in the kitchen of the Stephenville Lions ladling up some soup for those who dropped by the Community Café this past Thursday.

Stephenville Lions host monthly 'Community Cafe'

Updated a day ago

Not a cloud in sight and no city lights! Barry Burgess shares this stunning view of the Milky Way taken last Saturday, Oct. 6, near New Harbour, N.S.

CINDY DAY: The magic of the Milky Way

Updated Oct 13, 2018 at 12:05 a.m.

Newfoundland Ridge Baklava A La Mode

The Food Dude — Pulverizing the puff pastry pet peeve

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Opinion

Fogo Island Inn is organizing a community quilt hang out on May 5.

David Clarke: What’s in a name?

Published Oct 04, 2018 at 1:36 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Time for some uncommon sense

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 9:03 a.m.

Nathalia Bonilla-Alvarez (left) and Jeong Woo-Kang are two international students enrolled in the English as a Second Language program at Grenfell Campus.

Editorial: Recruit but also retain

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

The New Brunswick provincial government it is prepared for the federal government legalizing adult-use cannabis on Oct. 17.

Russell Wangersky: Legal weed — expect snags

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Community

Community calendar

Out & About: what's going on in central this week

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 10:26 a.m.

Lynette Collins (left) Sonya Nolan Baker (centre) and Courtney Clarke have been working diligently over the last few years to see an animal shelter built in Spaniard’s Bay.

Baccalieu Trail SPCA excited about ground breaking for new shelter

Published Oct 13, 2018 at 2:55 p.m.

Marystown volunteers pitched in on Saturday, Oct. 6 to help make the home of five-year-old Terrence Mallay more accessible.

Community members build ramp for Marystown family

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 3:37 p.m.

Some of the birds Parsons had the opportunity to hunt.

Labrador West hunter has trip of a lifetime

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 2:45 p.m.

Recent Stories

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Robert’s Arm declares state of emergency

After years of addiction to opiates, Grand Bank native Don Keeping is on the road to recovery. - Donald Keeping/Facebook

Grand Bank native hopes to make most of new chance at drug-free life

Marystown resident Ruby Hoskins (left) has been pushing for a mental health and addictions facility for the Burin Peninsula for over a decade. Health and Community Services Minister John Haggie says health providers in the region have not conveyed that message to the department.

Marystown resident remains dogged in quest for mental health and addictions facility for region

How will legal cannabis change our society?

We asked Atlantic Canadians their thoughts on legal cannabis

Memorial University’s St. John’s campus.

MUN, CNA clarify pot policy

The former South Coast Auto building is coming down in Grand Bank. Council awarded a contract to Bennett’s Construction to demolish the structure during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 15.

Contract awarded to tear down old South Coast Auto building in Grand Bank

Andre Sparkes, cosplaying as Jason Voorhees of “Friday the 13th,” will be a special guest at the first ever N.L. Horror Convention event being held in Carbonear Oct. 19-20.

Carbonear man excited to host first ever N.L. Horror Convention

The Ennis Sisters are encouraging everyone to support mental health issues in their latest video, “Shine Your Light” introduced during a premiere viewing at the Signal Hill Interpretation Centre in St. John’s Tuesday. On hand for the event were Canadian Mental Health Association, NL Division CEO Dan Goodyear, the song’s cowriter Perry Chafe and (back from left) Teresa, Maureen and Karen Ennis.

Ennis Sisters, CMHA-NL team up to produce video, commemorate 100th anniversary of mental health association in this province

Michael Clarke is looking forward to a successful season with the Humboldt Broncos.

Hockey player with roots in the Burin Peninsula playing with Humboldt Broncos

Wabush Mayor Ron Barron(left), Labrador City Mayor Wayne Button (centre), and Labrador West Chamber of Commerce president Toby Leon talk about cannabis

Talking change

A bud tender displays a jar of cannabis at a dispensary in San Bernardino, Calif.

Poll: Hey Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, will you buy recreational pot?

While more research is necessary, preliminary studies into the effects of cannabis for cancer are promising.

Cannabis and cancer