Police raid grow-ops seizing $18M worth of cannabis and arresting 19

Authorities said they seized more than 20,000 cannabis plants, more than 1,400 pounds of processed cannabis, some Canadian currency and equipment. “To those individuals or groups who continue to profit from these illegal grow operations, the OPP will relentlessly pursue your interests, seize your property and introduce you into the criminal justice system,” said OPP Insp. […]

Founder of failed BC cryptocurrency exchange ordered to pay $535K for broken bitcoin contract

According to a B.C. Nelson, a Vancouver technology entrepreneur, sued Gokturk for breach of contract in 2019, asking for either the amount the bitcoin was worth on the open market on Feb. In coming to a decision, Justice Sheila Tucker found Gokturk had breached a contract that concluded on June 7, 2019, when he sent Nelson a […]

BC woman diagnosed with AstraZeneca-related blood clot as province announces 694 new cases …

Provincial Health Dr. Henry said the affected woman, who was in her 40s and in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, is now stable, emphasizing the condition is extremely rare and can be treated. Symptoms to the rare side effect include a persistent severe headache, chest or abdominal pain, shortness of breath and swelling or redness in […]

Homesteading lifestyle making a comeback in New Brunswick

But for Cummings and his girlfriend, it was the perfect spot to settle and venture into the homesteading lifestyle, which entails producing your own food and becoming self-sufficient. It’s a lifestyle catching attention on Instagram and YouTube, where many young homesteaders are sharing their lives. Luke Coleman, who has a homestead in Hampton with his wife, […]

Reusable takeout containers are a popular pandemic trend

We’ve previously talked about the waste that takeout generates and some of the potential solutions. But many people have started ordering more takeout and feel guilty about the waste, said Anastasia Kiku, co-founder of Reusables . Also, in October, the federal government announced it would ban “hard-to-recycle” single-use plastic food takeout containers, such as black […]

BC continues downward trend in new COVID-19 cases, but 15 more lives lost over the weekend

As of Monday, 1,877,330 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, including 91,731 second doses. They then wait for an email, text or call telling them they are eligible and can then book their vaccine appointment using that code. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole […]

‘Unprecedented’ demand driving real estate sales and prices in Canmore

Real estate professionals, market watchers and long-time residents say there’s a combination of factors at play, including the pandemic and low interest rates. When you factor in the number of sales, it works out to a one-month supply, down sharply from the usual five- to six-month supply at this time of year. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo — which has the […]

People in Japan visiting Green Gables virtually thanks to one PEI tour company

Select Tours, which caters exclusively to Japanese tourists, recently held a live Zoom tour of Green Gables Heritage Place, allowing participants a peek inside the house made famous in L.M. And then customers think, ‘Wow, snow in April in P.E.I.’ … they are so fascinated,” said Katsue Masuda, operations manager of P.E.I. By submitting a […]

This hydroponic farm on Fogo Island grows fresh greens year round

Luscious leafy greens — everything from romaine lettuce, kale, sorrel, basil, and turnip greens — grow all year round inside their building in Stag Harbour. The farm system uses a nutrient-film technique, consisting of pipes, pumps, and plastic reservoirs the pair constructed themselves. “All the water they get, how the nutrients are dissolved in that water, the […]

Ontario reports 3369 new COVID-19 cases as ICU admissions climb to 900

Public health units collectively administered 107,770 doses of vaccines on Friday, according to Ontario’s health ministry. As of Friday night, 373,559 people in Ontario had gotten both shots. Asked Friday about the number of sick days, Ford said he appreciated advice from the science table, but also takes guidance from hospital CEOs and Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical […]