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‘I’ve been brought back to life six times’: How a B.C. man escaped the Downtown Eastside alive

After back to back months of record illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C., a former user who escaped Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside alive after battling homelessness and addiction for decades is working to educate and inspire others with his recovery. Today, Guy Felicella has a home,… Read More »‘I’ve been brought back to life six times’: How a B.C. man escaped the Downtown Eastside alive

‘I’ve been brought back to life six times’: How a B.C. man escaped the DTES alive

After back to back months of record illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C., a former user who escaped Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) alive after battling homelessness and addiction for decades is working to educate and inspire others with his recovery. Today Guy Felicella has a… Read More »‘I’ve been brought back to life six times’: How a B.C. man escaped the DTES alive

3 arrested after OPP seize $3.9M worth of cannabis at grow-ops in Cramahe Township – Peterborough

Three people were arrested after OPP officers seized more than 3,440 marijuana plants from two rural properties in Cramahe Township last week. On Thursday OPP officers executed two Cannabis Search Act Warrants at two adjoining rural properties in the township, east of Cobourg. Read more:… Read More »3 arrested after OPP seize $3.9M worth of cannabis at grow-ops in Cramahe Township – Peterborough

Biden’s comments on race could alienate young Black voters, lawmakers say – National

Joe Biden’s controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival. When pressed by Errol Barnett of CBS News on whether he’d taken a cognitive test, Biden responded that the… Read More »Biden’s comments on race could alienate young Black voters, lawmakers say – National

Edmonton Oilers 50/50 frenzy boosts other local organizations – Edmonton

Just five hours after sales started for the Edmonton Oilers online 50/50 draw on Wednesday, it was shut down after hitting a whopping $5.4 million. Now the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation record-breaking raffle has given the Edmonton Christmas Bureau’s virtual 50/50 fundraiser some positive attention… Read More »Edmonton Oilers 50/50 frenzy boosts other local organizations – Edmonton

Amid rash of B.C. drownings, the biggest risk in the water may be overconfidence: report

British Columbians may not be as good at swimming as they think they are, according to new report by BC Hydro. The Crown utility, which manages a number of recreation sites around the province, said Friday it’s observed an increase in drowning or near-drowning incidents… Read More »Amid rash of B.C. drownings, the biggest risk in the water may be overconfidence: report

FSD Pharma leaving cannabis for COVID-19, closing medical pot facility in Cobourg, Ont.

FSD Pharma, which launched a medicinal cannabis production facility in Cobourg, Ont., will be cancelling its cannabis licences and closing the operation next month to focus on coronavirus work. On Thursday, the biotech/pharmaceutical company announced it has notified Health Canada of its decision to forfeit… Read More »FSD Pharma leaving cannabis for COVID-19, closing medical pot facility in Cobourg, Ont.

6 charged in connection with alleged cannabis grow op in Toronto, $2.3M in pot seized – Toronto

Toronto police say they have arrested six people in connection with a cannabis grow operation where officers seized 510 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $2.3 million. Police said they responded to complaints from residents in the Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue area at around… Read More »6 charged in connection with alleged cannabis grow op in Toronto, $2.3M in pot seized – Toronto