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In the news today, Feb. 21

The Canadian Press

February 21, 2019
Four stories in the news for Thursday, Feb. 21———MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING DAUGHTER HAS DIED: POLICEA man accused of killing his daughter on her 11th birthday died in hospital ...
Riya Rajkumar, 11, and Roopesh Rajkumar, 41, are seen in this undated police handout photo. A man accused of killing his daughter on her 11th birthday died in hospital on Wednesday evening, police said, noting that their investigation into the girl

Proposed edible pot rules are wasteful, would leave products tasteless: critics

February 21, 2019

VANCOUVER — Canada's proposed edible pot regulations would result in tasteless products wrapped in wasteful packaging, shutting out medical patients and fuelling a continued black market, critics . . .

Emerald Health's Montreal-area pot production facility to create 140 jobs

February 20, 2019

SAINT-EUSTACHE, Que. — Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. says its expanded cannabis production facility is poised to create 140 jobs in the off-island Montreal suburb of Saint-Eustache.The B.C.-based . . .

Alcohol policies fizzle for Canadian governments as harms overflow: reports

February 20, 2019

VICTORIA — Two new studies say the federal and provincial governments must do more to reduce alcohol consumption after determining damages from drinking have surpassed tobacco use.As part of the . . .

Pritzker's $39B budget relies on taxing marijuana, betting

February 20, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — New Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget Wednesday that relies partly on tax revenues from two industries that currently aren't even legal in the state, which is saddled . . .

The Latest: Marijuana law attorney supports regulatory board

February 20, 2019

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Latest on marijuana in Alaska (all times local):2:40 p.m.An attorney who specializes in cannabis law says it is important to save the board tasked with regulating Alaska's legal . . .

Alaska cannabis industry cites uncertainty with new governor

February 20, 2019

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska's new governor has no plans to change marijuana legalization, a spokesman said Wednesday, even as the Republican administration's appointments and proposal for a state . . .

Aurora Cannabis makes board changes, names new lead independent director

February 20, 2019

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. moved to strengthen its board of directors as it announced chairman Michael Singer will become executive chairman.The company says Ronald Funk will become the lead . . .

Tilray to acquire hemp food company Manitoba Harvest for up to $419 million

February 20, 2019

NANAIMO, B.C. — Tilray Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hemp Hearts-maker Manitoba Harvest for up to $419 million in cash and stock as the two companies aim to launch CBD-infused food and wellness . . .

Teen seen beaten by police in video is released from custody

February 20, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. — A teen seen beaten by Delaware police in a video of his arrest has been released from custody.The News Journal of Wilmington reports the 16-year-old boy was released Monday night . . .

Quebec minister refuses to bend on bill upping legal age to consume cannabis

February 19, 2019

Quebec junior health minister Lionel Carmant is refusing to bend on legislation that seeks to increase the legal age of cannabis consumption from 18 to 21 and ban the product from all public areas . . .

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February 19, 2019

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How Canadians are buying cannabis and getting high now that it's legal

February 19, 2019

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an ...

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis avoids jail time in marijuana bust

February 19, 2019

ABERDEEN, Md. — Former NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis has agreed to...

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Estevan Meter founder James "Doc" Stephen passes at 95

February 16, 2019

Editor's note: Estevan Meter Services founding partner James "Doc" Stephen passed away at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Sask. at the age of 95 years. A ...

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Last week I drove the kids to school almost every day, as opposed to Spencer walking three blocks to school, or Katrina walking half that distance to the bus stop. Are ...

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