Waterloo Regional Police laid 36 impairment-related charges during holiday RIDE programs between Nov. 23 and Jan. 1. The charges included 13 for impaired driving, 21 for blowing over 80 and two for refusing to provide a breath sample. READ MORE: Veteran Waterloo officer charged with impaired driving in Paris, Ont. Police conducted a total 53 […]

In a recent survey released by Probe Research and the Winnipeg Free Press, over one-quarter of Manitobans said they have bought or plan to buy cannabis now that it’s legal. According to the survey data, people between the ages of 18 and 34 are more likely to be cannabis consumers, with 39 per cent of […]

The Evergreen Cannabis Society on West 4th Avenue is still set to be Vancouver’s first legal pot shop, but it won’t be opening on Saturday. In a tweet, the recreational cannabis store said its grand opening will be delayed to Jan. 5 due to the holiday season impacting timelines at Vancouver City Hall. Year in […]

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights for restaurants, bars and nightclubs. With only one day to go, businesses around Winnipeg are gearing up for the big evening. READ MORE: Winnipeg in for another bitterly cold New Year’s Eve “Last year, our event sold out,” said Theo Tutkaluk, manager of The Pint. “We […]

Cannabis has been legalized for over two months in Canada, and according to CAA, Canadians are worried there will be more high drivers on the roads. A new poll by CAA shows 73 per cent of people believe an increase in cannabis-impaired driving will be seen over the holiday season. READ MORE: Heavy share of Canadian […]