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Racist remarks cited before cannabis regulator's suspension, court documents say

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' top cannabis regulator made race-based and “culturally insensitive” remarks, including referring to Asian people as “yellow," before she was suspended, according to court documents.
New York could see more legal pot shops after state settles cases that halted market

New York could see more legal pot shops after state settles cases that halted market

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York could soon start to get more recreational marijuana dispensaries after a judge on Friday approved legal settlements to end lawsuits that halted the state's legal cannabis licensing program.
Evidence admissible in drug case despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug case despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Deals to sell BioSteel assets result in $30.4M in aggregate gross proceeds: Canopy

Deals to sell BioSteel assets result in $30.4M in aggregate gross proceeds: Canopy

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says the aggregate gross proceeds from selling off its sports drink business total $30.4 million. The Smiths Falls, Ont.

A bus driver ate gummies containing THC, then passed out on highway. He's now on probation

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.

Editorial Roundup: New England

Barre-Montpelier Times Argus. November 25, 2023. Editorial: Doing their part The members of Vermont’s congressional delegation took some hard line positions this week on the Israeli-Hamas war. U.S. Rep.
Oregon State's Damien Martinez arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants

Oregon State's Damien Martinez arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State running back Damien Martinez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a misdemeanor, Corvallis police said.
Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests on construction site deaths

TORONTO — Ontario intends to do away with mandatory coroner's inquests for workers who died on construction sites, the government said Thursday.
4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coast

4 migrants who were pushed out of a boat die just yards from Spain's southern coast

MADRID (AP) — Four migrants have died close to shore in southern Spain after being forced out of the boat they were traveling in, officials said Thursday.
These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

A wave of layoffs last year, which left thousands of Canadian workers jobless, is continuing this year as recession predictions loom and the tech sector downturn deepens.