A trip to the last Blockbuster on Earth
Author: sdaddario
Ontario cannabis operator fined $200K for alleged illegal agreements
A licenced cannabis operator in Ontario has been fined $200,000 for allegedly trying to enter into illegal agreements with producers that would have given them a preferential advantage.
Tuesday’s US/China Trade War Update
At around eight years and starting during the Trump presidency era, the U.S. and China trade war showed no signs of changing. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited China last week, which did not help.Yellen warned China on Monday that Washington would not accept new industries being decimated by Chinese imports. Reuters reported that President Biden did not want the China shock of 2000 to repeat. In that era, the U.S. manufacturing industry lost 2 million jobs.The U.S. is among the Western countries that are pivoting its manufacturing out of China. When the country locked down the borders and…
Here’s why you may smell smoke near Toronto’s High Park
The City of Toronto will conduct its annual burn of High Park on Tuesday.
Quebec Liberals calling for parliamentary commission on flood zones to protect homeowners
The Quebec Liberal Party is worried about what’s happening to homes in flood zones and is calling for a parliamentary commission as more people are being affected by flooding.
Stampede Elm comes down after more than 125 years
A big elm tree that had grown in the parking lot of the Calgary Stampede grounds for more than 125 years was cut down on Monday.
‘It does kind of put you in your place’: Calgary comes out to catch glimpse of solar eclipse
Thousands of Calgarians flocked to the University of Calgary on Monday to get a glimpse of the solar eclipse.
Merridale’s Latest Seasonal Release is Here!
The Goods from Merridale Cidery & Distillery Cobble Hill, BC | The latest seasonal release from Merridale Cidery & Distillery is in collaboration with our friends at FED Urban Agriculture Society. By enjoying this delicious cider, you’re making a positive impact. Partial proceeds of every can sold goes towards supporting and empowering underserved community members […]
‘Our place in the universe’: Southern Albertans take in partial solar eclipse
Whether through a telescope or solar viewing glasses, southern Albertans were treated to a 30 per cent partial solar eclipse Monday.
185 Kelowna residents on a waitlist to join Kelowna Pickleball Club
Pickleball has grown in popularity over the years, and in Kelowna, close to 200 people are sitting on a waitlist ready to get out and play.Jamie Menzies, president of Pickleball Kelowna Club, says the league has 600 members."We have a waitlist of 185 people. Part of the reason for that …
