The Winnipeg police festive season checkstop program has resulted in 33 people being charged with impaired driving.
33 Charged with Impaired Driving in Winnipeg Police Checkstop Program
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New Cannabis Products May Not Eat into Black Market, Experts Say
TORONTO — The arrival of legal cannabis edibles, vapes and other products in Ontario won’t necessarily meet the government’s stated goal of cutting into the black market, according to industry observers.
Cirque du Soleil Co-Founder Taken into Custody in Tahiti Over Cannabis Growth
TAHITI, French Polynesia — A Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of the circus show Cirque du Soleil has been taken into custody in French Polynesia over claims of cannabis cultivation, according to his company.
‘Know My Limits’ Campaign Educating Manitobans on Newer Cannabis Products
A new public education campaign launched Tuesday to inform Manitobans about setting limits with it comes to consuming new cannabis products coming to market.
Man Charged After RCMP Seize Electrified Knuckles, Drugs from Thompson Home
Manitoba RCMP have charged a man after they seized drugs, cash and electrified knuckles from a home in Thompson.
‘Sky Didn’t Fall:’ Police, Lawyers Still Adjusting After Pot Legalization
Police, lawyers and advocates say that one year into cannabis legalization, Canada has a long way to go toward stamping out the black market and pot-impaired driving.
Health Concerns Over Vaping Cast Haze Over Cannabis Market Expansion
WINNIPEG — Public health concerns over vaping have cast a haze over expansion excitement in the cannabis market.
Manitoba Premier Wants More Details on Edibles, Says Packaging Must Protect Kids
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping for more details on the federal government’s plan to ensure edible cannabis products will not be produced or packaged in a way that would entice children and teens.
Law Will Be Changed If Needed to Cover Edibles, Manitoba Premier Says
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he will change a provincial law if need be to ensure people don’t consume any form of cannabis in public places.
Men Twice as Likely to Smoke Pot as Women, Statistics Canada Says
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canadian men are almost twice as likely to use pot as women.
Governments Earned $186M in Pot Taxes in 5 Months of Legalization: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says federal and provincial governments earned $186 million in cannabis-related revenue in the first five-and-a-half months since legalization in October.
Edibles, Other Pot Products, Will Hit Shelves After Mid-December: Ottawa
A “limited selection” of next-generation cannabis products such as edibles will “gradually” hit retail shelves no earlier than mid-December 2019, Health Canada says.
