National

Four-Year-Old Girl Eats 15 Pieces Of Edible Marijuana Product: Police

The Canadian Press, 23 Jul, 2018 11:55 AM

HALIFAX — A four-year-old girl who ate 15 pieces of an edible marijuana product she thought was a chocolate bar has been released from a Halifax-area hospital.

Police say the recommended daily consumption of the product is one piece — for an adult.

They say the girl's father realized the bar was missing from the console of his vehicle on Saturday, and noticed the four-year-old was looking very pale.

He called 911, and police were dispatched to the family's home in East Petpeswick, a rural community east of Halifax.

The RCMP say they are investigating, but no charges have been laid.

The Mounties issued a statement today saying the possession of edible marijuana products will remain illegal even after the sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal on Oct. 17.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Justin Trudeau Touts Technological Innovation During MIT Campus Visit

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remembers asking why the stereo and other gadgets he had as a boy were made in Japan — not in Canada.

Justin Trudeau Touts Technological Innovation During MIT Campus Visit

WATCH: Toronto Subway Accordion Players Learn New Tune; TTC Still Unimpressed

TORONTO — Two accordion players who have entertained and annoyed Toronto subway riders with their performances of the hit song "Despacito" have learned a new tune, but the city's transit agency says the men are still breaking the law.

WATCH: Toronto Subway Accordion Players Learn New Tune; TTC Still Unimpressed

B.C. Heading To Court In Alberta To Stop Fuel Restriction Law, May Seek Damages

VICTORIA — Tensions over the Trans Mountain pipeline increased Thursday with British Columbia announcing plans to launch a lawsuit over new Alberta legislation that could restrict fuel exports to the West Coast.

B.C. Heading To Court In Alberta To Stop Fuel Restriction Law, May Seek Damages

Prices At The Pump Headed Higher As Long Weekend Brings Out Canadian Drivers

CALGARY — Motorists in many parts of Canada are expected to see rising gasoline prices as they fire up their vehicles for road adventures on the Victoria Day long weekend.

Prices At The Pump Headed Higher As Long Weekend Brings Out Canadian Drivers

Arrested Taqdir Gill To Face Conspiracy And Weapons Charges

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver police and British Columbia's integrated anti-gang agency say they have worked together to dismantle a "violent crime group."

Arrested Taqdir Gill To Face Conspiracy And Weapons Charges

Trans Mountain Pipeline Won't Cause Tension With Notley At Meeting: John Horgan

LANGFORD, B.C. — The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta will join their counterparts from Western Canada at a meeting next week, but John Horgan doesn't expect any drama over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.