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Cannabis Retailer ShinyBud To Bolster Retail Footprint Via Newly Launched Franchise Program

Ontario-based cannabis retailer ShinyBud Corp. (TSXV: SNYB) is launching its retail franchise program. Focused on becoming the top cannabis retailer in the province, the company said Friday that it's starting a franchising queue with the goal of opening 20 franchise stores in 2022.

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Canada rules out use of troops against truckers' blockade; more protests planned

The Canadian government will not use troops against truckers whose nearly week-long protest of coronavirus vaccine mandates has brought traffic in central Ottawa to a halt, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.

Reuters

Nextleaf Enters Ontario With Glacial Gold Vape Cartridges And Distilled Oils

Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE:OILS) (OTCQB: OILFF) (FSE:L0MA) revealed Thursday it has received approval from the Ontario Cannabis Store to list the Company's Glacial Gold products in Ontario.

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Harvest One Launches Extra Strength Transdermal CBD Cream At Ontario Cannabis Store

"Harvest One's LivRelief InfusedTM Transdermal CBD Cream continues its momentum as the top selling SKU in the infused topicals category in Ontario for the 12-month period ended January 2022, as ranked by dollars sold, based on OCS Sales Data," Gord Davey, president and CEO of Harvest One, stated. "The Company is…

Benzinga

Analysis-Rightward shift may cost Canada's divided Conservatives

An ongoing protest in Canada's capital is unlikely to succeed in its objective of repealing COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but is pulling a troubled Conservative opposition even further to the right, eroding its chances of returning to power.

Reuters

Vicinity Bags Order From Skydome For 50 EV Trucks

Vicinity Motor Corp (NASDAQ:VEV) has signed a sales and marketing agreement with Skydome Auto and Truck Centre Inc, an automotive dealer and service center in Ontario, Canada. The agreement includes an initial order for 50 VMC 1200 Class 3 electric trucks. The financial terms were not disclosed. Skydome has also been appointed to…

Benzinga

Canada's Quebec scraps plan for health tax on unvaccinated people

The Canadian province of Quebec is scrapping a plan that would make adults who refuse COVID-19 vaccines pay a special health contribution, premier Francois Legault announced on Tuesday, saying the idea is too divisive.

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Politicizing COVID-19 vaccination efforts has fuelled vaccine hesitancy

The current political landscape has become increasingly intertwined with vaccine policy.

The Conversation

Gambling.com Acquires NDC Media To Expand North American Footprint

Gambling.com Group Ltd (NASDAQ:GAMB) has acquired NDC Media, a marketing and news publishing company. The maximum total consideration is up to $69 million, consisting of $13.92 million already paid, an earnout payment of up to $21.85 million payable in 2023, and an additional earnout of up to $32.8 million payable in 2024. The…

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PlantFuel Life Announces Share for Services

Mississauga, Ontario – TheNewswire - January 31, 2022 – PlantFuel Life Inc. (CSE:FUEL) (CSE:FUEL) (OTC:PLFLF) (FSE:BR1B) ("PlantFuel" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to an agreement (the "Agreement") entered into with a consultant (the "Consultant"), it proposes to issue an aggregate of 138,753 common shares (the "Shares") of the Company…

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Heritage Stock Up On Launch Of Nine New Cannabis Products In Ontario

Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE:CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) announced the upcoming launch of nine new products that will be available in the Ontario cannabis market through the Ontario Cannabis Store and retailers in the province.

Benzinga

Canada's Trudeau 'not intimidated' by truckers' COVID protest

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said Canadians were disgusted by the behavior of some people protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa and said he would not be intimidated.

Reuters

Thousands stage peaceful protest in Ottawa against Canada's vaccine mandates

Thousands held a loud but peaceful protest in Canada's capital Ottawa on Saturday against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's COVID-19 vaccine mandates, on the streets and snow-covered lawn in front of parliament.

Reuters

Why are anti-vaccine Canadian truckers converging on Ottawa?

Experts raise concerns about far-right, racist views arising from protest against vaccine mandate for truck drivers.

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Beleaguered Trudeau rival embraces trucker protest despite concerns of violence

Canada's beleaguered Conservative opposition leader is backing a trucker protest against the Liberal government's strict COVID-19 vaccine mandates, with critics warning the movement is led by far-right activists with a history of trying to incite violence.

Reuters

Anti-vaccine Canada truckers roll toward Ottawa, praised by Tesla's Musk

Canadian truck drivers determined to shut down central Ottawa over a federal government vaccine mandate rolled across the country toward the capital on Thursday, boosted by praise from Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk.

The Conversation

Canada's environment minister is headed for trouble if Ottawa doesn't correct course on the Ring of Fire

In the vast peatlands of Ontario’s James Bay Lowlands, a new region-wide approach to considering the potential impacts of northern mining development is dangerously close to sliding completely off the rails. And it may take Canada’s new “activist” Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault with it.

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The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

As a record-breaking snowstorm blanketed most of southern Ontario mid-January, while Omnicron cases were still surging, it was heartwarming to see stories of passengers pushing TTC buses out of the snow, people helping the elderly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford digging out stranded drivers — which he was immediately criticized…

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Canadian hospitals strain as Omicron hits health workers

After a year as an emergency department nurse at a busy Toronto hospital in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Aimee Earhart called it quits last week. She is moving to Florida for a short contract before getting work as a travel nurse for what she hopes will be double…

The Conversation

Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

Frank Piccolo was a beloved high school chemistry teacher in Ontario, Canada, until his retirement in 1998. “His trademark was to greet all of his students at the door at the start of class to make sure everyone felt welcomed there,” wrote a former student. “He had extensive knowledge of…

The Guardian - UK

From eggs benedict to the ultimate bacon roll: Toronto’s best places to eat

After moving to Ontario, a London couple soon felt right at home thanks to its friendly and diverse food scene. Here’s where they head when they’re looking for brunch or a family friendly Thai lunch

The Guardian - UK

Bracing boat trips, dinosaurs and cherry pie: the best things to do with kids in Ontario

For a London family setting up home in Toronto, one of the main attractions has been visiting its parks, art galleries, markets and museums

Al Jazeera

Ontario schools reopening amid calls for more COVID measures

Parents say they are frustrated by Canadian province’s school policies, as thousands set to return to class this week.

Tribune News Service

Dennis Anderson: So you want to paddle Quetico this summer? Well, maybe.

MINNEAPOLIS — Jeremy Dickson knows well the sound of a phone not ringing.

The Conversation

10 ways to help lonely loved ones in long-term care homes, according to an LTC worker

The devastation brought by the Omicron variant on long-term care (LTC) homes in Ontario is rampant as numerous staff and residents test positive for COVID-19.

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