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Cannabis Industry
Here’s how much cannabis costs across Canada
globalnews.ca - By Rebecca Joseph
Cannabis is now available to purchase across the country for recreational use, and we’re finally getting a look at how the plant is being priced. The …
Atlantic Canada
Former P.E.I. poet laureate David Helwig dies
theguardian.pe.ca
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - Former P.E.I. poet laureate David Helwig is being remembered as a “brilliant man” who made a difference. The author, editor …
Toronto
Shopify sees 100 pot orders per minute on Canadian websites for legalization day
cbc.ca
Shopify Inc. says the Canadian online cannabis stores powered by its e-commerce software are seeing more than 100 orders per minute. The Ottawa-based …
Northwest Territories
Take A Look Inside The Legal Cannabis Stores Now Open In Every Province Across Canada
narcity.com - Casey Aonso
It's been a long time coming for cannabis to finally get legalized - considering Canada is only the second country in the world to legalize the drug …
Cannabis
A glance at recreational cannabis rules, retail across Canada
cp24.com - Armina Ligaya
On Oct. 17, recreational cannabis will be legalized and regulated in Canada, making it one of the few countries around the world to have done so. All …
Atlantic Canada
'Momentous day': Maritimers line up for legal pot
ctvnews.ca - atlantic.ctvnews.ca
Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada and Maritimers were among the first Canadians to line up at marijuana retail stores early Wednesday …
Cannabis Industry
Where can I buy pot? A coast-to-coast guide for marijuana legalization day
globalnews.ca - By Rahul Kalvapalle
With cannabis now legal for recreational consumption by adults across Canada, Global News put together a province-by-province list of government-run, …
Tweed
Atlantic Canadians brave chill to enjoy status as nation's first legal buyers
ctvnews.ca - By Michael Tutton
HALIFAX -- Atlantic Canadians lined up early Wednesday, many in frigid temperatures, to be a part of Canadian cannabis history -- including some who …
The Globe and Mail
Cap and Trade
C.D. Howe Institute throws its weight behind federal carbon tax in new report
The Globe and Mail - Shawn McCarthy
The federal government should proceed with its carbon-tax plan and distribute the revenues to residents in those provinces where the federal levy applies, says a report released Wednesday by the C.D. Institute.
Canadian News
Dalhousie University names Peter MacKinnon as interim president
globalnews.ca - By Alexander Quon
Dalhousie University has revealed Peter MacKinnon as its interim president as it continues its search for a permanent successor to outgoing …
Men's Journaladded this to Food & Drink
Northwest Territories
Here’s What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization in Canada
Men's Journal - by Michael Charboneau
Looking to light up? You might want to head north: Today, new legislation legalizing marijuana for recreational use goes into effect in Canada, …
Lifestyle (India)
Visiting Canada For Legal Weed? Don’t Expect Amsterdam North
huffingtonpost.in - By Mohamed Omar, HuffPost US
Canada has become the second country to legalize marijuana. This doesn’t sound a lot like Amsterdam. Will I be able to at least smoke or eat a brownie …
Eateradded this to All Stories
Farm-to-table
Meet Clairon, the Plateau’s Bright New Farm-To-Table Restaurant
Eater - Stephane Lavoie
Clairon, the Plateau’s newest farm-to-table restaurant, has arrived on Rachel Street, near St-Denis. Owners Etienne Dufort and Maxime Descoteaux are calling their offerings “contemporary cuisine of the
Northern Canada
New naval ships advance Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic
arctictoday.com - Krestia DeGeorge
There’s a small glass porthole in the captain’s cabin of HMCS Charlottetown. Besides a handful of windshields, the pie-sized lookout is the only true …
Calgary
Is it time to kill the funeral procession?
macleans.ca - Anthony A. Davis
Drivers are less aware—and less respectful—of the fading tradition. And while accidents are rare, some argue the risks are now too high. It was a …
Opinion (Canada)
Daphne Bramham: Canada steps off the precipice and into legalization
vancouversun.com - Daphne Bramham
It was supposed to kill the black market and keep pot out of kids’ hands. But so far, Canada’s bold and unprecedented legalization of cannabis is a …
University of Toronto
Cohen: The far horizons of Donald S. Macdonald
ottawacitizen.com - Andrew Cohen Updated: October 16, 2018
The ancestors of Donald Macdonald came from Eigg, one of the windswept islands of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. In 1793, …
Atlantic Canada
Powerful winds prompt power outages, cause damage in Atlantic Canada
ctvnews.ca - atlantic.ctvnews.ca
Powerful winds have prompted power outages, disrupted ferry service, and caused damage across Atlantic Canada as an intense weather system moves …
The Globe and Mailadded this to Business
Cannabis
Is there enough legal cannabis to meet demand? Here’s what the numbers say.
The Globe and Mail
Big three expected capacity vs. fiscal 2018 production 1,000 kg 1,350,000 kg production capacity of big three 926,000 kg estimated demand Canopy GrowthAurora CannabisAphriaAll LPs combined Sources: Financial
National Parks
Five green hacks: Parks Canada explores ways to reduce its environmental footprint
pc.gc.ca
A “hack” is a trick, method or new approach for doing something better. A good hack can make your life easier; a good green hack can make your life …
The Globe and Mail
ETFs
Major cannabis ETFs have been paring back their pot-stock positions
The Globe and Mail
Managers of cannabis-related exchange-traded funds have been trimming their exposure to pot stocks even as individual investors were buying in anticipation of the drug’s legalization Wednesday. The Evolve
Folk Festival
Manchester Folk Festival returns for a second year
ilovemanchester.com - Emily Oldfield
If you thought folk music is just a load of middle-aged men with long hair singing with a pint of real ale in one hand and a finger in one ear, think …
Canadian University Sports
UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, October 8–14
prestosports.com - gopanthersgo.prestosports.com
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. …
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Puck Drops: High-flying Leafs don’t disappoint
theguardian.pe.ca - www.theguardian.pe.ca
The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this season expected to be an offensive powerhouse. With free-agent signing John Tavares joining Auston Matthews, …
Cannabis Industry
In New Brunswick, legalized recreational cannabis seen as green gold
financialpost.com - The Canadian Press
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is hoping legalized cannabis will help ignite the province’s economy — but a possible change in government …
MarketWatchadded this to Business
Cannabis
Marijuana stocks to watch: Meet Cronos, the Heinz Ketchup of weed
MarketWatch - By Max A. Cherney
The following article is part of a package of stories that MarketWatch is publishing to mark the start of full legalization of cannabis for adult …
Nova Scotia
Halifax smoking ban begins today; city announces several new smoking areas
ctvnews.ca
Halifax's sweeping smoking ban begins today, two days before recreational cannabis is legalized across Canada. The ban in the Nova Scotia capital …
Atlantic Canada
Many discrepancies in plans for toll-free Champlain Bridge
irpp.org - policyoptions.irpp.org
Government isn’t being straight with Canadians on why the Champlain Bridge will be toll-free but those using other bridges must pay. During the last …
University of Manitoba
Cougars' Kish celebrates record-setting shutout
leaderpost.com - Rob Vanstone, Regina Leader-Post
Jane Kish made 45 saves during a night to savour.On Friday, the University of Regina Cougars goalie stopped every shot she faced during her team’s …
Abortion
Two-pill abortion drug Mifegymiso prescribed at least 13,000 times since becoming available in Canada
nationalpost.com - Tyler Dawson
EDMONTON — It was Calgary’s Kensington clinic that prescribed the first dose of Mifegymiso, the two-pill abortion drug, after it became available in …