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Reminder issued about storage of cannabis edibles after Toronto child accidentally ate ‘Buzzy Peaches’ – Toronto

Toronto police have issued a reminder about the proper storage of cannabis edibles after a child accidentally came across a package of “Buzzy Peaches” and consumed one. In a statement issued by the service Thursday afternoon, the incident happened Tuesday evening. The statement said two… Read More »Reminder issued about storage of cannabis edibles after Toronto child accidentally ate ‘Buzzy Peaches’ – Toronto

Boredom, stress during pandemic behind rise in alcohol, cannabis use for some Canadians: survey

The ongoing health crisis has played a role in Canadians’ use of drugs and alcohol, with boredom and stress driving a boost in consumption for some adults during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Statistics Canada, which released its findings Thursday, looked into how… Read More »Boredom, stress during pandemic behind rise in alcohol, cannabis use for some Canadians: survey

‘Stoner patch’ candy, gummies among cannabis-laced items seized by police from Markham convenience store

York Regional Police have issued a warning for parents after it was reported a Markham convenience store was selling illegal cannabis edibles, disguised as regular candy, to underage teenagers. Police said a search warrant was executed at Angus Glen Convenience on Kennedy Road, south of… Read More »‘Stoner patch’ candy, gummies among cannabis-laced items seized by police from Markham convenience store

‘Alarming’ increase in drug-impaired driving, Penticton RCMP say – Okanagan

Penticton RCMP are hoping to put the brakes on drug-impaired driving by shining a spotlight on four recent cases that resulted in recommended charges and vehicle impoundments. Officers charged four drivers with being impaired in January alone, Const. James Grandy said. On Jan. 21, an… Read More »‘Alarming’ increase in drug-impaired driving, Penticton RCMP say – Okanagan

York Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework

The Ontario government has announced York Region will be reentering the province’s COVID-19 response framework of restrictions at the red control level. According to an update issued by the government Friday afternoon, the change in restrictions comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 22.… Read More »York Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework

Edmonton police lay charges, seek 2nd suspect in series of violent pharmacy robberies – Edmonton

Edmonton police said Tuesday that they had arrested one man and are looking for a second suspect in relation to a series of pharmacy robberies in the city’s south. Tyson Shaw, 24, was arrested on Feb. 5 in relation to robberies at four Shoppers Drug… Read More »Edmonton police lay charges, seek 2nd suspect in series of violent pharmacy robberies – Edmonton

Durham Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework

The Ontario government has announced Durham Region will be reentering the province’s COVID-19 response framework of restrictions at the red – control level. According to an update issued by the government Friday afternoon, the change in restrictions comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb.… Read More »Durham Region moving to red control restrictions under Ontario’s coronavirus response framework

Methamphetamine ‘making a huge comeback,’ ALERT says after $700K Edmonton drug bust – Edmonton

A 39-year-old man has been charged after more than $700,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized from a west Edmonton home. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team said the short-term investigation, which started in early February, resulted in police searching a home in the… Read More »Methamphetamine ‘making a huge comeback,’ ALERT says after $700K Edmonton drug bust – Edmonton

Reddit posts drive cannabis stocks to record high – National

Shares in cannabis companies surged on Wednesday, extending a months-long rally due to bets on decriminalization under the Biden administration, as the Reddit trading community behind a recent trading frenzy promoted the stocks. One post on WallStreetBets, the Reddit forum linked to the past month’s… Read More »Reddit posts drive cannabis stocks to record high – National