@MikePMoffatt @jm_mcgrath IIRC it’s a traditional cottage area for people from Buffalo - makes complete sense
Viral conspiracy theory links Walmart to U.S. border child detention
When it came to light that a cavernous former Walmart in Texas was being used for the mass jailing of children, some conspiracy theorists decided to blame the company. Continue reading
With the clock ticking, we have many questions, few answers on Ontario’s marijuana plan
As legalization nears, answers to very basic questions about Ontario’s plan to sell legal marijuana aren’t forthcoming. Continue reading
Who wins, who loses from later-than-expected marijuana legalization date
The government had initially promised eight to 12 weeks for final preparations. That’s been extended to 17 weeks, and not everyone will be happy. Continue reading
As legalization nears, Ontario’s marijuana retailer halts ‘non-critical’ hiring
As it prepares to sell marijuana legally on October 17, Ontario’s government-run cannabis monopoly has stopped ”non-critical’ hiring. What counts as ‘non-critical’? It’s not clear. Continue reading
Are video games, not urine tests, the key to addressing pot in the workplace?
Urine tests are intrusive and don’t detect cannabis intoxication very well. But what if testing for workplace impairment looked completely different? Continue reading
Pot … or not? Small provinces much more prepared for Day 1 of legalization
Marijuana legalization is almost a done deal, but some provinces are far readier than others. (Spoiler: New Brunswick is really ready. Here’s why.) Continue reading
Anthony Bourdain knew too much, viral conspiracy theory claims
According to a thinly sourced but viral conspiracy theory, Anthony Bourdain was silenced before he could expose a child abuse network. Continue reading
Study finds hundreds of stalker apps, few ways of finding them on your phone
Hundreds of apps enable domestic abusers to spy on their victims. And anti-malware programs are terrible at finding them, an alarming study warns. Continue reading
This fake video of Donald Trump is shaky, but a sign of things to come
A nearly-good-enough faked video of Donald Trump is a sign of a deceptive tactic that we should be wary of. Continue reading
Ontario’s startling election in eight before-and-after maps
From the Green victory in Guelph to Kathleen Wynne’s nail-biter in Toronto, eight detailed before-and-after maps tell the story of Ontario’s dramatic election. Continue reading
No reason to expect more accidents after pot is legalized, public health study finds
Will Canada’s roads be more dangerous after we legalize marijuana? The U.S. experience in legal states shows that they probably won’t. Continue reading
The problem with a ‘social sharing’ law for pot and teens: you risk jail for using it
The problem with a ‘social sharing’ law that would let parents share pot with teens: every single province forbids it. Continue reading
For real reporters, creating fake news is always a bad call
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko’s strange faked murder muddied the border between truth and lies in an unhelpful way . Continue reading
Why a PC minority would put Ontario’s Liberals ‘between a rock and a hard place’
A PC minority will leave the Liberals decimated, perhaps leaderless — and with an excruciating set of choices. Continue reading
Parents could legally give 16-year-olds pot under ‘social sharing’ law
Parents could legally give their 16-year-olds pot under a ‘social sharing’ law now headed to the Senate. Continue reading
