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Owners of Moncton cannabis shop say police raid was unlawfulThe owners of an unauthorized cannabis shop in Moncton say a recent police raid was unlawful, because the business is protected by Indigenous treaty rights. Suzanne Lapointe spoke to a constitutional lawyer about the legal grey area around the issue in the province.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 19
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Armed robbery of cannabis store in north EdmontonSurveillance video provided by the Edmonton Police Service of two suspects at cannabis shop at 131 Avenue and 82 Street, where they are seen drawing and pointing a handgun while robbing the clerk of cash and a safe on June 17, 2024.CrimeJun 21
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Cannabis edges out alcohol as the most common impairing substance: driver studyA new report has found cannabis-impaired driving is on the rise in Canada. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, the data shows it’s especially problematic in Atlantic Canada.Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 25
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Over $1 million in illegal cannabis, cigarettes seized after shut down of brand in Southern OntarioOntario Provincial Police (OPP) and Niagara Regional Police jointly shut down six ‘Indige Smoke’ locations between Hamilton and Fort Erie in raids last week seizing tobacco and cannabis. Investigators allege several stores were selling over a million of dollars of unauthorized product.CanadaJun 14
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: Aug. 19, 2024A closer look at the legal grey area around cannabis stores amidst a rise in police seizures, a new program aims to help seniors stay in their own homes and out of nursing homes longer, and police investigate after a body was found in the Miramichi River.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 19
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ER visits for Ontario seniors increase post-cannabis legalization, study showsA new study has found that visits to the emergency room for seniors in Ontario have gone up in the last eight years. Researchers believe there is a link between the jump and the legalization of cannabis. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.Health MattersMay 21
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Cannabis and cars: What you need to knowAs cannabis use in Canada grows, so does the number of people driving impaired. However, many users aren’t even aware they’re doing something illegal. Our Emily-May Simmonds has more on the law.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 2
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Flavoured vape products especially addictive to kids, health minister saysAsked how flavoured vape products attracting children are different from flavoured alcohol or flavoured cannabis products, Health Minister Mark Holland said on Thursday that the nicotine in the flavoured vapes is especially addictive. He added vapes were originally billed as tools to help people quit smoking, but he sees it as another avenue for youth...HealthMay 30
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Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shopTwo thieves broke into a cannabis store in the Okanagan, using a truck and chain to rip the front door off its hinges.CannabisMay 25
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The science behind roadside THC testing and diving into SGI’s zero-tolerance policyWATCH: Some cannabis users in Saskatchewan have been concerned about possibly testing positive if pulled over by police while driving and given a roadside drug test, even though they’re not impaired. Global’s Emily-May Simmonds breaks down the science.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 10
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Cannabis stores coming to Surrey, council approves frameworkSix years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Surrey has opened the doors to retail stores in the city. Surrey’s mayor and city councillors approved framework that will allow up to 12 retailers to open up shop.Global News Morning BCApr 10
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Germans celebrate as country legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabisMarijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country officially legalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis.CannabisApr 1
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Cannabis poisoning concerning for the Sask. Prevention InstituteA new campaign aims to spread awareness around the dangers of cannabis and the accidental poisoning of kids.Global News Morning SaskatoonMar 25
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CAA Manitoba says ‘alarming’ survey results show lack of awareness about driving highCAA Manitoba says a new survey finds that 27 per cent of Manitoba drivers say they’ve driven a vehicle after consuming edible cannabis.CanadaApr 17
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Cannabis expo held in Fredericton for the first timeCannabis New Brunswick held its first expo in Fredericton on Saturday. As Anna Mandin reports, the event brought crowds – along with a chance to reflect on the growing industry five years after legalization.Global News at 6 New BrunswickMar 16
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Almost 6 years after Canada legalized cannabis, most users buying from legal sourcesIt’s been almost six years since Canada legalized cannabis across the country and there’s new data from Statistics Canada looking at where Canadians are buying their products. As Sean Previl reports, cannabis advocates say the data is “exciting,” but some health-care professionals are concerned more study into the products’ affects on the body still needs...CanadaMar 18
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Alcohol sales are softening but cannabis is flying high, new data findsCanadians are cutting back on alcohol purchases, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests, as sales data shows a boost in another substance’s sales: cannabis. Naomi Barghiel reports.CanadaMar 10
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Okanagan’s first legal cannabis patio to openA Penticton business is preparing to open the first legal cannabis smoking patio in the region. As Taya Fast reports the idea has been a vision for business owners for years however recent changes to provincial regulations have now made it possible.Mar 5
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Winnipeg police find 64 cannabis-impaired drivers in recent crackdownWinnipeg police say they found 64 impaired drivers in a recent crackdown on drug-influenced driving.CannabisMar 6
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Halifax elementary students taken to hospital after consuming ediblesAn alarming incident that occurred at a Halifax school is serving as a reminder for parents to keep cannabis products out of reach of children. Police are investigating after five elementary school students were taken to a nearby hospital as a result of consuming cannabis products that were brought to the school.Global News at 6 HalifaxMar 21