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Manitoba considering allowing restaurants, spas to sell pot products – Winnipeg

Two years since recreational use of marijuana was legalized across the country, Manitoba’s cannabis authority is exploring the possibility of providing licensing to allow businesses like restaurants and spas to offer cannabis products. The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba is launching numerous campaigns… Read More »Manitoba considering allowing restaurants, spas to sell pot products – Winnipeg

Police arrest man allegedly using drone to smuggle contraband into Ontario jail

NAPANEE, ONT.—A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into an eastern Ontario jail. Provincial police say it allegedly happened Thursday morning near the Quinte Detention Centre in Napanee, Ont. OPP say they got involved after receiving reports of a suspicious… Read More »Police arrest man allegedly using drone to smuggle contraband into Ontario jail

4 arrested after 2,300 cannabis plants seized from farm near Lindsay, Ont. – Peterborough

Four people face charges after police seized cannabis plants at a property in Lindsay, Ont., on Wednesday. According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, as part of an investigation, offices executed a Cannabis Act search warrant on Highway 35 South in Lindsay. Read… Read More »4 arrested after 2,300 cannabis plants seized from farm near Lindsay, Ont. – Peterborough

2 injured following Thursday morning kitchen fire in Peterborough – Peterborough

Two people were treated for injuries following a kitchen fire in Peterborough early Thursday. According to Peterborough Fire Services, around 2:30 a.m., firefighters were called to a reported kitchen fire at a residence on Park Street. Platoon chief Don Broersma says all occupants were out… Read More »2 injured following Thursday morning kitchen fire in Peterborough – Peterborough

Enormous seizure of contraband tobacco part of growing trend in Manitoba, authorities say

It’s being called the single biggest seizure of contraband cigarettes in the history of the Manitoba Finance Taxation Special Investigations Unit. Brandon, Man., police say a joint investigation between authorities in Ontario and Manitoba culminated last Wednesday in four arrests and the seizure of over… Read More »Enormous seizure of contraband tobacco part of growing trend in Manitoba, authorities say