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N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimatedThe minister said today his department conducts "routine intelligence" to track dispensaries, but declined to give details.PoliticsJan 15
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N.S. dispensary raided following government directive for crackdown on cannabisNova Scotia RCMP say they issued a ticket and seized cannabis and cash after executing a search warrant on Monday at a cannabis dispensary in Digby, N.S.CanadaDec 17, 2025
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N.S. premier says fentanyl found in illegal cannabis, police say that’s falseThe Nova Scotia RCMP and Halifax police both say no fentanyl has been found in illegal cannabis tested in the province, despite the premier's claim to the contrary.CanadaDec 18, 2025
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N.S. premier firm on cannabis crackdown as tensions grow with Mi’kmaq communitiesThe premier told reporters that there's 'multiple sides to the story' and that he's heard from 'lots of people' who are unhappy with cannabis dispensaries in their communities.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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N.S. RCMP says it was already tackling illegal cannabis before minister’s directiveThe Nova Scotia RCMP say they have no plans to change their approach to illegal cannabis dispensaries in the province, despite a new provincial government directive.CanadaDec 8, 2025
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Sipekne’katik First Nation bans N.S. premier, ministers after cannabis directiveNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, and two cabinet ministers, aren't welcome at Sipekne'katik First Nation after a directive last week to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensaries.CanadaDec 9, 2025
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Mi’kmaq chiefs, former attorney general disappointed with N.S. cannabis directiveSipekneākatik First Nation Chief Michelle Glasgow says in a letter she and her council are āappalledā by the provinceās directive.CanadaDec 5, 2025
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Nova Scotia justice minister wants Mi’kmaq chiefs to help crack down on illegal cannabisThe Nova Scotia government is cracking down on illegal cannabis dispensaries, which it says outnumber legal NSLC stores in the province.CanadaDec 4, 2025
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Cannabis revenues for Ottawa, provinces have hit $5.4B since 2018Ontario has the greatest provincial share ā $1.5 billion ā with Alberta coming in second at just over $1 billion, despite having less than a third of Ontario's population.CannabisNov 25, 2025
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OPP seizes $1.6M worth of illegal cannabis in major operationOPP seized more than $1.6 million worth of illegal street cannabis found in a greenhouse in Brighton, Ont., during a major drug bust operation.CannabisNov 6, 2025
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CBSA seizes 801 kilograms of cannabis in Halifax destined for U.K.'A total of 1,479 packages of vacuum-sealed dried cannabis were seized, weighing 801.5 kilograms,' CBSA wrote in a Friday release.CanadaOct 31, 2025
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Drug ring targeting women on āLeoListā disrupted, RCMP and CBSA sayA drug ring that allegedly targeted women through a classified advertisement website has been disrupted, Canadian law enforcement officials say.CrimeDec 22, 2025
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Methamphetamine among drugs seized at Donnacona Institution in QuebecCorrectional Services Canada says staff at the Donnacona Institution seized various contraband worth tens of thousands of dollars.CrimeDec 24, 2025
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Business groups urge Alberta government to scrap new wine taxBusiness groups in Alberta are calling on the province to repeal a new tax on wine saying it undermines the progress being made on reducing interprovincial trade barriers.ConsumerJan 14
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U.S. may soon reclassify marijuana to allow medical research. What to knowU.S. PresidentĀ Donald TrumpĀ is expected to sign an executive order that would reclassify marijuana and ease federal restrictions on research for potential new medical products.U.S. NewsDec 17, 2025
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N.S. fiddler Ashley MacIssac says AI content may have defamed himNova Scotia fiddler Ashley MacIsaac said the summary falsely asserted he had been convicted of a series of offences, including sexual assault and internet luring.CanadaDec 23, 2025
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Drone drops steak, crab legs, marijuana into South Carolina prison yardAn illicit meal, along with marijuana and cigarettes, was intercepted by officers after it was dropped into the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C.TrendingDec 9, 2025
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More than $122M worth of illicit cannabis seized in eastern Ontario: policeOPP seize $122M in illicit cannabis on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory; 10 charged in organized crime probe tied to environmental damage and land misuse.CrimeOct 3, 2025
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How Ryan Wedding went from Olympian to alleged drug lord wanted by FBIThe FBI, RCMP and U.S. prosecutors say Wedding has grown his criminal enterprise to become the largest supplier of cocaine to Canada, as well as parts of the U.S.CrimeDec 31, 2025
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Toronto police ask for public’s help after targeted home invasion, kidnappingA targeted home invasion and kidnapping led to a gunpoint standoff with police and an overnight chase across Toronto. Two suspects remain at large, investigators say.CrimeDec 4, 2025