The way you buy your liquor in Manitoba could be changing. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government is exploring a model for liquor sales that uses more of the private sector in which, much like Manitoba’s cannabis system, the province remains the sole buyer.… Read More »Pallister explores private-sector involvement in Manitoba’s liquor system – Winnipeg
It’s a development project that has been in the works for over a decade. Now, residents at a mobile home park in Kelowna have just been notified their eviction notices are on the way. “I’m all for redevelopment, and keeping jobs and getting our economy back… Read More »Okanagan mobile home residents prepare for eviction
South Simcoe police say they’ve busted a cannabis grow-op in Innisfil, Ont. On Friday at about 5:30 p.m., officers say they executed a Cannabis Act search warrant at a home in the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive area. Read more: Police investigate after gunshots fired… Read More »South Simcoe police bust cannabis grow-op in Innisfil, Ont. – Barrie
On Thursday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) officially launched PlayAlberta.ca, the province’s only regulated online gambling site. AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund. Bonnie Lee, an associate professor in Addictions… Read More »‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino
Smiths Falls, Ont., is being asked to amend its smoking bylaw by one of the town’s biggest employers. Canopy Growth is asking town council to relax the rules so it can allowing cannabis smoking and vaping at its plant, all in the name of research.… Read More »Smiths Falls town council asked to amend bylaw to allow for cannabis research – Kingston
OPP have charged a Toronto man for https://livesound.store/sbobet/ allegedly speeding through eastern Ontario with a bong in his lap early Wednesday morning. Police say the driver, a 19-year-old with a G2 licence, was clocked at 158 km/h on Highway 401 near Gananoque, Ont. Leeds OPP… Read More »19-year-old Toronto man caught speeding with bong in his lap near Gananoque, Ont.: OPP
Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has been alerting the public about businesses that have likely been exposed to COVID-19 by an infectious person. This is done when health officials are uncertain they have identified all close contacts. Starting Sunday, Sept.… Read More »Outbreaks and potential COVID-19 exposures in Saskatchewan for the past 2 weeks
SAN FRANCISCO — Firefighters and officials at California’s largest utility company braced for hot, dry and windy weather in northern and central areas of the state this weekend that may fan the flames of several major wildfires or ignite new ones. Pacific Gas & Electric… Read More »California braces for dry, windy weekend weather that may worsen wildfires – National
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at nine Prince Albert businesses. Read more: Outbreaks and potential COVID-19 exposures in Saskatchewan for the past two weeks The health authority says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus… Read More »Possible COVID-19 exposure at 11 Prince Albert, Rosetown businesses: SHA
More than a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs and cash was seized and eight people are facing 33 charges after a drug bust in Grande Prairie, police said Thursday. The investigation was dubbed Project Incumbent by the organized crime and gang unit… Read More »8 charged, more than $260,000 in drugs and cash seized in northern Alberta bust