Royal Canadian Legion backs Saskatoon researcher on mission to study mefloquine
The Royal Canadian Legion’s Saskatchewan Command awards a bursary for research into the use of the anti-malarial drug. Continue reading
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Port Hope-area couple wants to open recreational cannabis dispensary
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Nicholas and Caitlyn Araya have plans to open HighHope Dispensary on Peter Street in Port Hope. They have the space and a plan. They just need a licence. Continue reading
Alberta cannabis company looking to open retail location in Kingston on April 1
In a statement sent to Global Kingston, Spiritleaf, a cannabis company based out west, said they hope to open a retail store in Kingston in the coming months. Continue reading
Charges laid, property seized following raids at 3 illegal London pot shops
Police say they searched three illegal pot shops on Wednesday, taking four people into custody. Continue reading
Alberta Liberals call on government to issue more cannabis licences
Alberta Liberal Party Leader David Khan called on the province’s NDP government to begin issuing cannabis licences as a moratorium on new permits continues. Continue reading
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Cobourg and Port Hope opt in but don’t qualify for first round of cannabis stores
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Cobourg and Port Hope combined have fewer than 50,000 residents, which means the communities don’t qualify for the first round of cannabis stores in Ontario. Continue reading
Pot-laced candy left on Vancouver windshields prompts concerns
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
A Richmond MLA is speaking out after cannabis-infused candies were left on a number of windshields last weekend. Continue reading
Town of Georgina opts out of allowing retail cannabis stores within municipality
At a meeting on Wednesday morning, councillors in Georgina voted 4-3 in favour of opting out of allowing bricks-and-mortar cannabis stores within the town. Continue reading
Break-in at Hamilton mountain dispensary
Hamilton Police say shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, they were called to an alarm at Dank Dispensary in the Upper Sherman and Mohawk Road area. Continue reading
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City of Kawartha Lakes green-lights cannabis stores
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The City of Kawartha Lakes has declared its interest in having a cannabis store open in the community. Continue reading