As a criminologist, I evaluate the success or failure of our experiment with cannabis legalization by the impact of this policy shift on criminal justice outcomes. In the two decades leading up to 2018, an average of almost 50,000 Canadians were arrested for cannabis possession and many more for other cannabis-related crimes. As the Toronto […]
So when she was preparing to sell her Burlington semi last year, Holt was receptive to her real estate agent’s suggestion that she put her house up for auction. Auctioning real estate is common practice in Australia and Britain. That’s something auction companies such as On the Block Auctions in Vaughan and Ottawa-based Unreserved say […]
He had operated the market for seven years before he joined city council, and he noted that the Hall Street Plaza contained several amenities — electrical outlets, public bathroom, water — that the market needed. …Read the full story
“These products are illegal and prohibited under the Cannabis Act and its Regulations,” Health Canada said in its advisory. “These products can contain high amounts of THC, which increases the risk of experiencing adverse effects or poisoning. Parents and children may not be able to recognize these products as anything other than their favourite brands […]
Less than a generation ago, it was just accepted that move-up buyers sold first and then bought a new home once they knew exactly what they had to spend. Realosophy president John Pasalis stresses Toronto is still a strong seller’s market and few homeowners need to fear their place won’t sell if they buy first. […]
Starting in 2022, companies will be able to claim a tax credit of up to 60 per cent for direct air capture projects and 50 per cent for all other eligible carbon capture projects. Canadian oil and gas companies have reported record profits in recent months due to soaring commodity prices. Some of the companies […]
Namely, that some companies are trying to offset their emissions for forests that were already off-limits to logging. This does not apply to Mosaic’s stated approach, which Wu said is preserving forests that could otherwise be logged. “Timber is kind of like God in this province,” said Merkel. “It’s a cultural thing because we’ve grown […]
The deferral areas represent seven per cent of the company’s holdings and are the largest such initiative in Canada. The reductions will be translated into carbon credits available for sale to reputable organizations to help offset emissions, generating both ecological and economic value for Mosaic, the company said. A number of deferrals are concentrated in […]
“For far too long, we have treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of as a matter of personal choice and public health,” said Rep. “I do think it’s going to happen,” said Omar Khan, vice-president of corporate and public affairs for High Tide Inc., a Calgary-based cannabis retailer with operations in Canada, the […]
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico brought recreational marijuana sales to the doorstep of Texas, the largest prohibition state, as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps up even more of the American West. New Mexico has nurtured a medical marijuana program since 2007 under tight restrictions. “I can’t explain how happy I am,” said Henson, […]
The company says it will acquire the company operating as Boreal Cannabis Company, which has a store in Slave Lake, Alta., and another in St. …Read the full story
Ottawa is expected to unveil its promised carbon capture investment tax credit in next week’s federal budget. Though details have not yet been made available, the federal government’s emissions reduction plan released Tuesday stated that advancing carbon capture and storage projects features in the mix of “every credible path” to achieving net zero emissions by […]
The Stratford location was the first to open in that city in May, 2020. High Tide stated that for the three months ended Dec. The company is keeping up its momentum of growth through acquisitions, he said, because opening new stores has been slowed down during COVID. …Read the full story
But April Williams, a broker with The Agency, expects to see a burst of new listings come online at the end of March. Realosophy brokerage president John Pasalis thinks the “spring” market may already be cooling. Though the property was listed at $1.099 million, the seller had higher expectations and rejected all the initial offers, […]
During that time, residents can go to the RDCK website and offer comments on projects they think are important. The fence will come down first, then the asphalt torn up and ground levelled. The money’s coming from the Trust’s Outdoor Active Recreation Grant program, and the Village will contribute just under $70,000 to the cost […]
Zoning bylaws affect everyone and all properties in the city. …Read the full story
Gurevich said he spent months pre-marketing the property, speaking to potential buyers and agents while putting in some elbow grease, getting the home cleaned up, painted and staged. …Read the full story
