Municipality developing zoning rules for Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities

The proposed by-law, which is the product of an in-depth study and public consultation, is designed to, “regulate the use of land, buildings and structures within the Municipality of North Grenville, to include definitions and zoning provisions for Cannabis Production & Processing Facilities.” In light of some new questions brought to light by community members, […]

Allure of green space in Unionville is a draw for new home buyers

Now taking shape on the former York Downs Golf & Country Club, the 412-acre master-planned neighbourhood by Minto Communities GTA and Metropia will have extensive walking and cycling trails, naturalized spaces, multiple parks and a skating rink. “We were really attracted by the builder’s vision for nature and wellness,” said Chong. It’s the first time […]

The inside story of how the Liberals lured a Green MP and raised Justin Trudeau’s election hopes

At a table in the roadside truck stop sat Dominic LeBlanc, who serves as intergovernmental affairs minister and chief political point man for Justin Trudeau. It wasn’t their first conversation. In normal times, the two might have already been acquainted, given how everyone seems to know each other in New Brunswick’s tight political circle. He […]

‘Why aren’t you a user?’: Tilray CEO wants to convice more consumers that cannabis use is OK

The recent merger of Tilray and Aphria under the former’s name has forged a national powerhouse that is also the leading provider of medical marijuana in Europe. My plan is to grow the Canadian business to about 30 per cent market share in adult use, medical cannabis, and cannabis 2.0, which are drinks and edibles. […]

At El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach, a glimpse of crypto economy

EL ZONTE, El Salvador — After El Salvador’s congress made the bitcoin legal tender this week, eyes turned to this rural fishing village on the Pacific coast. Some 500 fishing and farming families use bitcoin to buy groceries and pay utilities, something the government envisions for the country at large. Bitcoin, intended as an alternative […]

How BC can use green edge to capture global cleantech market

U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent climate summit demonstrated countries worldwide, including Canada, are striving for aggressive climate targets that will dramatically fuel the growing global low-carbon economy, said Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada. The U.S. As a result of the Biden summit, Canada and the U.S. The sector is increasingly export-oriented, with […]