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Intro to Cannabis
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Cannabis has been a major topic since its legalization in Canada in 2018. Even for those of us with no interest in lighting up, our friends, family and colleagues have dabbled in the devil’s lettuce, a little Mary Jane, or ganja, piquing our interests for just a moment. Even before legalization, there was always an…
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How product delivery has changed for local craft beer and cannabis companies
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In the midst of this global health crisis, many local companies have had to find alternative ways to adjust to the circumstances in terms of product delivery. While the province has moved towards phase two of reopening earlier this month, these alternatives are still necessary for some companies, more specifically, for craft beer and cannabis…
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Cannabis sales soon to be available online and over the phone in Ontario
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On Wednesday, Nov. 6, it was announced that the province of Ontario would be looking into changing the way private cannabis retailers will be selling their products. “As part of the Bill 138, Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019, our government is proposing changes to allow consumers to reserve and purchase products online or…
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How drugs, alcohol and steroids influence the Golden Hawks
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The choices you make are everything, especially at the stage of life when people are in university. A lot is on the line and everything has an impact on your future. For student athletes, this also comes in the form of using drugs, alcohol, and especially performance-enhancing drugs. It isn’t always easy to stray clear…
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Roasting Tim Hortons’ new Dark Roast Coffee
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Love them or hate them, Tim Hortons has held a monopoly on the Canadian coffee ideal for forever and a day. Coupled with a sour cream glazed Timbit, nothing better embodies the image of mornings at the hockey rink, celebrating the essence of what it means to be Canadian. At least, that’s what their incredibly…
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Marijuana dispensaries see a rise in raids
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On March 10, Waterloo Regional Police raided one of the five cannabis dispensaries in the area. After a search warrant was presented to Green Tree Medicinal Dispensary on King Street, four arrests were made, as well as charges for the possession with the purpose of trafficking. Ontario has seen an increase in the number of…
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