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Study: Cannabis Dispensary Openings Not Associated With Upticks in Local Crimes

St. Catharines, Canada: The opening of licensed cannabis retailers is not associated with increases in local criminal activity, according to data published in The International Journal of Drug Policy. A researcher with Brock University in Ontario assessed …

Source: NORML - Center-left
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Man finally sentenced for 2019 Sarnia raid of illegal cannabis dispensary

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sarnia & Regional News A Sarnia man has finally been sentenced linked to a raid on a cannabis dispensary seven years ago. Getty images A Sarnia-area man finally has been sentenced in connection to a raid at an illegal cannabis …

Source: Today's Farmer - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

$4.6M in illegal cannabis seized in major Haldimand county bust

A large illegal cannabis operation in Haldimand County has been shut down after police seized more than $4.6 million worth of cannabis. The Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation targeted a property on Highway 54 after information surfaced during …

Source: Nortfolk Today - Pending
Published on 17:53 GMT

Nipigon OPP – RIDE Check reveals Open Liquour, Drug Impaired Driver

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on First Street in the Township of Nipigon. A red Hyundai SUV stopped at the checkpoint and the …

Source: Wawa News - Center-left
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Cannabis charge laid at Perth East RIDE checkpoint

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************ One person has been charged following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Township of Perth East. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, shortly after 2:00 a.m. the Perth County …

Source: Stratford Today - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Pair charged after OPP raid uncovers $4.5M in illegal cannabis plants

Men from North York and Vaughan charged after police seized more than 9,100 plants at Hamilton-area property last month Two men from North York and Vaughan have been charged after provincial police seized more than $4.6 million worth of illegal cannabis …

Source: Collingwood Today - Pending
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Ontario’s alcohol overhaul is costing taxpayers more than expected. The LCBO’s finances explain why

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) generated $1.8 billion for the province in 2025-26, down $358 million from 2024-25 and $757 million from 2023-24. The decline follows the Ontario government’s 2023 decision to expand alcohol sales to grocery …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Cannabis Was Canada’s 5th Most Important Cash Crop in 2025

Cannabis was Canada’s fifth most important cash crop in 2025, according to Stats Canada figures. In Canada, cannabis crops were worth $3 billion last year, or 5.8% of total crop receipts. Cannabis crops in 2025 were worth nearly $1 billion more than the …

Source: Ganjapreneur - Washington State - Pending
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Manitoba, Canada Considers Mandatory Staffing Levels for Cannabis Retailers

Manitoba, Canada is considering changes to the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act that would require a minimum number of employees to work during higher-risk hours and allow retailers to remove window coverings on dispensaries, CTV News reports. The …

Source: Ganjapreneur - Washington State - Pending
Published on 08:26 GMT

Police blotter: October 16, 2026

By Andrew Alonzo | [email protected] Monday, October 5 The Claremont Police Department stopped a driver whose car did not have a front license plate at Indian Hill Boulevard and San Bernardino Avenue in Pomona at 2:03 a.m. Officers questioned the driver …

Source: The Claremont Courier - California - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Dump truck stopped with multiple safety violations, driver and business charged

A dump truck driver, and the business responsible for the vehicle, are facing a combined 20 charges after a safety stop by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Officers stopped the truck on Belsyde Avenue East in Fergus Wednesday around 10:15 a.m. The alleged …

Source: CityNews Kitchener - Pending
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Ryan Wedding was just a happy-go-lucky kid. How did he become ‘a modern-day Pablo Escobar’?

The tall blond-haired rich kid lived in an upscale pocket of this northwestern Ontario city, on a sprawling lot with a backyard tennis court. He was gifted at school and, as the first-born in a family of skiers, spent much time at his grandparents’ ski …

Source: The Toronto Star - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Cannabis store move to Williams Lake Prosperity Ridge Shopping Centre approved

Published 10:46 am Friday, October 9, 2026 A cannabis store that abruptly closed in Williams Lake will have a new location at the Prosperity Ridge Shopping Centre following the recent support of city council. On Tuesday, Oct. 6 council approved directing …

Source: Williams Lake Tribune - Pending
Published on Oct 9, 2026

What Alberta Changed When It Followed Ontario Into Regulated Online Casinos

Ontario gave Alberta a Canadian example when it came time to open its own regulated online gambling market. Ontario launched its competitive iGaming market in April 2022, while Alberta followed on July 13, 2026. Ontario gave Alberta a Canadian example when …

Source: The Sarnia Journal - Center-left
Published on Oct 9, 2026

High Tide Acquires Established Cannabis Store in Chestermere, Alberta

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire High Tide Inc., October 9, 2026 CNW CALGARY, AB, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to …

Source: Airdrie Echo - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

Compact Music celebrates 30 years as the Glebe’s “art gallery for music”

Ian Boyd, owner of Compact Music, celebrating 40-plus years in the music business and 30 years in the Glebe Photo: Nathan Cox Compact Music celebrates 30 years as the Glebe’s “art gallery for music” By Nathan Cox Long before digital streaming, Ian Boyd …

Source: Glebe Report - Pending
Published on Oct 7, 2026

BC RCMP: Cannabis smuggler caught in the act, pleads guilty

By BC RCMP October 7th, 2026 A man who was caught attempting to smuggle cannabis in his luggage on a flight to London’s Heathrow Airport pleaded guilty and was sentenced in September following a Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) investigation. The …

Source: Rossland Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Police briefs: Perth County OPP lay several impaired driving charges on area roads

Breadcrumb Trail Links Stratford & Regional News A 23-year-old Espanola man has been charged following a RIDE program in Perth East. Ontario Provincial Police cruiser (Postmedia Network file photo) Article content A 23-year-old Espanola man has been …

Source: Paris Star - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

OPP lay 20 charges after stopping commercial truck in Fergus

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************ The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit lay 20 charges to both driver and business. On October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Wellington …

Source: Elora Fergus Today - Pending

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Whole Lotta Dank Debuts Dank Pack Across Alberta, Announces Nationwide Search for Cannabis Partners

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whole Lotta Dank (WLD), a Canadian cannabis brand development and sourcing platform, officially launches Dank Pack, the first brand to debut from its expanding cannabis portfolio. Its inaugural release, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser with Prairie Cannabis

Prairie Cannabis Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Supporting Gilda's Club Chicago Throughout October Illinois dispensary partners with nonprofit to provide free cancer support services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month CHICAGO, Oct. 16, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 12:46 GMT

Hemp Hop Launches Mini Pre Rolls Collection as Cannabis Multipacks Gain Momentum

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemp Hop, a premium THCa Dispensary brand founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2018, has announced the launch of its new Mini Pre Rolls collection introducing 7 packs of 0.3 gram THCa joints. The new …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Emergent Order Foundation Releases 'The Experts,' a New Comedy Pilot from Kurt Metzger and Bryan Callen

Biting mockumentary about a bungling shadowy front group targeting a Texas mom who wants to decriminalize marijuana. In Austin Oct. 20; on YouTube Oct. 21. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission-driven studio …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

Cannabis, amphetamines among most common drugs found in ISP toxicology testing

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Cannabis-related compounds remained the most commonly detected drugs in adult toxicology samples tested by Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine and methamphetamine, according to the newly published Fiscal Year …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

Cannabis, amphetamines among most common drugs found in ISP toxicology testing

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Cannabis-related compounds remained the most commonly detected drugs in adult toxicology samples tested by Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine and methamphetamine, according to the newly published Fiscal Year …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Cronos Completes Acquisition of CanAdelaar, Europe’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Company

Cronos acquires CanAdelaar for a base purchase price of €57.5 million plus cash earnout of 0.5x Normalized EBITDA1 in 2026 and 2027 Establishes Cronos’ European platform with #1 market share2 in the largest adult-use cannabis market in Europe3 Enables …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

Avicanna Transitions US Listing to OTCQB

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQB: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Modernize Software Pairs Generative AI With Deterministic Code Translation for Mission-Critical COBOL Modernization

Austin-based division of Semantic Designs combines AI-assisted analysis with its DMS symbolic-AI engine to deliver verifiable, repeatable legacy code migration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modernize Software …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Interrupted Sleep Can Affect Concentration, Memory, and Cognitive Performance During Daily Activities

GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interrupted sleep can influence concentration, memory, decision-making, and the ability to complete everyday tasks. Although total sleep duration is frequently discussed as an …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Slim4Life Discusses Everyday Wellness Habits and Long-Term Health Planning

Slim4Life explores everyday wellness habits, nutrition education, and practical lifestyle planning for long-term well-being. KANSAS , TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PLANO, TX — October, 2026 — Everyday wellness is …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Houston Runner Leads Fundraising at Breast Reconstruction Awareness 5K

Alexander Vitenas raises $1,155 and finishes first among 102 individual fundraisers as six Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery team members complete the Houston 5K. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston resident …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

ICYMI: Blood Cancer United’s Chief Medical Officer Urges Californians to Vote YES on Proposition 38

Dr. Gwen L. Nichols states immunotherapies are already saving lives and notes Prop 38 offers a smart response to federal cuts targeting medical research SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a guest opinion …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:38 GMT

Dr. Andy Janiga’s Center for Dental Excellence in Nashua Joins 'Whiten for a Reason' to Help Domestic Violence Survivors

How a $100 professional teeth whitening supports Give Back a Smile during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Center for Dental Excellence, a privately owned dental practice in …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

Dr. Lynn Puana Advances Psilocybin Research and Physician-Led Mental Health Care

Colorado physician explores brain health diagnostics and supervised psychedelic treatments for chronic pain and mental wellness. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Lynn Puana, MD, founder of Premier Integrative & …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

Tampa Bay Commercial Cleaning Network Adds 26 Certified Franchise Owners in 2026

New franchise owners based in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey and Spring Hill join a network serving 1,742 facilities. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 9, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:34 GMT

Second-Generation Santa Fe Dentist Pairs Same-Day Crowns With Laser Care

Dr. Virginia Sharpe brings a family tradition, 3D imaging and gentle care for all ages to Sharpe Dental Studio, which holds a 97/100 Dental.me Score. SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Virginia Sharpe, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

Rutland Regional Medical Center Thanks Community for Supporting New Robotic Surgical Technology

Rutland Regional Medical Center recently debuted its brand new da Vinci 5 Surgical System to the community in Rutland, Vermont. RUTLAND, VT, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rutland Regional Medical Center would like to …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Chiro One Invites Patients and Communities to Celebrate Halloween Patient Appreciation Day on October 29, 2026

All Chiro One clinics will join the Halloween celebration, bringing patients, families, and care teams together for a festive day of appreciation and community. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chiro One …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Kent Imaging Partners with EmeraNova to Expand Access to Advanced Wound Imaging

SnapshotNIR and SnapshotGLO Join EmeraNova’s Toolbox of Tissue Restoration Technologies CALGARY, AB - ALBERTA, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kent Imaging, a leader in advanced medical imaging technology, today announced a …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

MC Clínica Dermatológica Lança Linha de Protocolos Corporais em Itajaí

Bumbum Up, Summer Abs e tratamento de celulite: clínica da Dra. Maria Carolina Casa Souza estrutura linha corporal com bioestimuladores, XERF e Liftera 2.0. ITAJAí, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A MC Clínica …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

SLK HANA OLA, LLC Named Home Care Agency of the Year in Waipahu

Waipahu home care agency recognized for a 5.0-star rating across its overall consumer reviews and its individualized approach to care at home. WAIPAHU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SLK HANA OLA, LLC, a home care agency based …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:08 GMT

Dr. Dustin York and Dr. Christian Windham Named Chiropractor of the Year in Midwest City

Midwest City chiropractors recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute for a 4.8-star rating across their overall consumer reviews. MIDWEST CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Dustin York and Dr. Christian …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

Vibrant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Named People's Choice — Mableton

Privately owned Mableton dental practice led by Dr. Chea Rainford, DMD, recognized for a 4.8-star rating across 1,300 consumer reviews. MABLETON, GA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vibrant Smiles Family & Cosmetic …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

When Spiritual Breakthrough Doesn't Last: The Psychology of Spiritual Healing

Heartsbloom supports emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth through wellness and personal development. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiritual experiences can feel profound, meaningful, and emotionally …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Stand Up for Science Traces the Surprising Story Behind Ozempic and Related Drugs in the Latest 'Traces Thursday'

Venom from a desert lizard, a hormone that vanishes in minutes & 40 years of persistence: the “overnight” weight loss drug revolution wasn’t overnight at all WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Juniper Communities Recognized Among Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ for 2026, Ranked #12

Recognition highlights Juniper’s commitment to building an exceptional workplace culture and investing in its team members BLOOMFIELD , NJ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Juniper Communities has been recognized as one of …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

VINCE Lifestyle Magazine Publishes 2026 Guide to Federal and State Business Funding Programs

New resource organizes 50 government approved funding opportunities, including small business grants, SBA programs, funding for women and entrepreneurs. CHARLOTTE , NC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VINCE Lifestyle …

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