Key COVID-19 numbers in the Ottawa area today | CBC News
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Calls to limit cannabis dispensaries in some cities | CBC.ca
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Etches asks Ottawans to exercise caution as COVID-19 cases rise | CBC News
“What stands out is people in Ottawa were holding things steady and, in fact, pushing the growth of the pandemic back down from about mid-September until last week,” said Dr. As of Tuesday, there were 21 active outbreaks in Ottawa. …Read the full story
Kelowna RCMP warn cannabis stores after armed robbery | CBC News
The male suspect is described as a tall white man with a muscular build. The female suspect is described as a white woman of average height, small build, wearing an orange or faded red Lululemon hoodie with light blue jeans. …Read the full story
Toronto council votes to require developers to build affordable units in some new condo towers
Councillors voted 23 to 2 to use a new power called inclusionary zoning, which allows the city to compel developers to make five to 10 per cent of units affordable in new towers within 500 metres of major transit stations starting in September 2022. The city says it’s developing a website for people to apply for an affordable unit, staff […]
Moncton eyes spending $32M tied to ‘transformative’ downtown development | CBC News
Moncton-based Ashford Group purchased the 20-storey Assumption Place tower and parking lots between Main and Assomption Boulevard in 2019. “I don’t know that much about the project at the moment, but from what I’ve seen, it’s a beautiful project,” Coun. Shane Porter, the city’s manager of venues, said they’re trying to be careful about spending on the market. […]
‘Greener pastures:’ Cannabis retailers set their sights on rural Ontario | CBC News
Their second shop is set to open in Glencoe, part of Southwest Middlesex, a rural community about 45 minutes west of London. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is charged with issuing operator licenses and authorizing cannabis retail store locations. Jay Rosenthal is the co-founder and president of Business of Cannabis, a website that tracks the latest news […]
Broken deals, costly delays and ‘gazumping’: Welcome to the UK’s ruthless housing market – CBC.ca
“We wanted more space, we wanted a family and it wasn’t going to happen in a one-bed flat like that,” said Morimoto. “Every time I talked to my friends in Ontario they were stunned,” said Morimoto, 34, who has lived in the U.K. An accepted offer isn’t binding in any way, so either party can […]
Ottawa park dedicated to late Inuk artist
Stéphanie Plante would often see Pootoogook around the Sandy Hill neighbourhood and loved her artwork. “On November 7th, World Inuit Day, having your excellencies here, all of the performers and speakers. …Read the full story
2 Toronto councillors push for limits on pot shop locations, saying cities should have more …
Paula Fletcher will ask city council on Tuesday to request that the Ontario government hit pause on new cannabis retail licences for a year, or until a private member’s bill on the issue becomes law. The private member’s bill, Bill 29, Cannabis Licence Amendment Act, 2021, would allow municipalities to have more say on where and how many […]
Microchip shortage leads to fewer vehicles in northern Ontario dealerships | CBC News
For a new vehicle, Wilson said, customers can expect to wait four to five months, depending on the package they want. “Typically, we would carry anywhere from about 80 to 100 new at this time of year and probably somewhere around 25 to 30 pre-owned vehicles,” he said. By submitting a comment, you accept that […]
Not your grandmother’s recipe? Cannabis cookies hit P.E.I. shelves | CBC News
Edibles such as gummies, mints and chocolates were already being sold at the store, but the first supply of baked goods only hit the shelves earlier this week. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. […]
Anxious about your impact? This NWT man says he’s been carbon neutral for 15 years – CBC.ca
Carbon offsetting is a way to “cancel out” carbon emissions that have been spewed into the atmosphere. “In some parts of the world, there’s a lot more renewable resources and a lot less money,” said Robinson. Dr. So it’s the bit to get you that extra little bit of the way to your goal. Robinson […]
Indigenous art market helps artists who struggled during pandemic | CBC News
On Saturday, while celebrating its grand opening, patrons lined up outside the pop-up store demonstrating the high demand of Indigenous art in the city. Artists have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many of their shows, tours, and exhibits have been closed or postponed. ANDPVA, the Association for Native Development in the Performing and […]
NB superfan finally meets idol, NHL superstar Connor McDavid
In September, McDavid had a video call with Robichaud to invite him and his parents to Edmonton to watch the Oilers practice and play a game. Robichaud’s dream came true this week. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any […]
How ‘clone firms’ scam online investors with sophisticated websites and ads | CBC News
“This particular fraud trend is very advanced as scammers are spoofing not only real institutions, but also real employees at these institutions,” said Sgt. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. …Read the full story
Private shops in Alberta set to sell cannabis online | CBC News
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Workshops help Indigenous artisans prepare for upcoming markets | CBC News
So far, Thomas said about 40 artists have registered for the market at the end of the month. “It’s a great, great way to learn from eachother, to show that the support systems are there,” he said. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in […]
Alcohol and cannabis sales across Canada rose by over $2.6B during the pandemic, study …
Wayside House’s wait list is usually about three months, he said. Sales of alcohol and cannabis surged about 15 per cent in March 2020, when people were stockpiling, he said. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC […]
Ontario sees 438 new COVID-19 cases as ICU burden holds steady | CBC News
While case counts have ticked upward, provincial health officials noted on Wednesday that the burden of COVID-19 on intensive care units has stayed steady, trending below the lower-range scenarios laid out by the science advisory table on Oct. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment […]