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Publication Date: December 17, 2025 - 17:38
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RCMP not aware of fentanyl in illegal cannabis in Nova Scotia, despite premier's claims
December 17, 2025
The Nova Scotia RCMP says it's not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized cannabis retailers in the province, after the premier made this claim in a news conference last week. The claim raises tensions with Mi'kmaw communities amid a province-wide crackdown aimed largely at on-reserve cannabis dispensaries.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that his Labour Minister will co-operate with an Integrity Commissioner probe into the minister’s handling of the province’s $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund – but was silent about his future in cabinet. The office of Integrity Commissioner Cathryn Motherwell confirmed late Thursday that Labour Minister David Piccini will face an investigation prompted by opposition complaints alleging he violated ethics rules in selecting recipients for the fund, which hands out cash to unions, employers and other organizations for training programs.
December 19, 2025 - 18:30 | Jeff Gray | The Globe and Mail
An Alberta panel aimed at finding ways the province can strengthen its autonomy has offered up seven recommendations, including options for referendum topics.
December 19, 2025 - 18:20 | | CBC News - Canada
Vanessa Gilles and Jonathan David have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year for the second year in a row.Gilles, a centre back who plays her club football for Germany’s Bayern Munich, beat out San Diego Wave forward Adriana Leon and Manchester United defender Jayde Riviere.
December 19, 2025 - 18:06 | | The Globe and Mail
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