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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

180 John Deere employees losing jobs as Edmonton remanufacturing plant set to close – Edmonton

Agriculture and heavy Situs Slot Terbaru company John Deere is consolidating all of its remanufacturing facilities in one American location, which will result in the closure of an Edmonton facility and the loss of nearly 200 jobs. The John Deere Reman Edmonton facility in Nisku,… Read More »180 John Deere employees losing jobs as Edmonton remanufacturing plant set to close – Edmonton

‘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

Toronto resident charged in connection with mobile cannabis delivery service in Muskoka

A 42-year-old Toronto resident has been charged in connection with an illegal mobile cannabis delivery service operating in Muskoka. On Friday, the delivery service was observed making several stops from Gravenhurst to Huntsville, Ont. Read more: Hikers become stranded on piece of floating ice in… Read More »Toronto resident charged in connection with mobile cannabis delivery service in Muskoka

Wife of Mexican druglord ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Virginia on U.S. drug charges – National

The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was arrested Monday in the United States and accused of helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar cartel and plot his audacious escape from a Mexican prison in 2015. Emma Coronel Aispuro, a 31-year-old former beauty… Read More »Wife of Mexican druglord ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Virginia on U.S. drug charges – National

640 plants seized at largest grow-op in Edmonton since legalization of recreational pot – Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service announced details of a drug bust on Monday that it described as the largest of its kind since recreational cannabis was legalized over two years ago. According to police, officers were called to respond to a dispute between a landlord and… Read More »640 plants seized at largest grow-op in Edmonton since legalization of recreational pot – Edmonton

‘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