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GALLERY: Robert Fisher Tehonikonrathe turns himself in to Durham Regional Police

On August 7 Robert Fisher Tehonikonrathe a Mohawk from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory turned himself in for charges related to selling cannabis at his My Legacy location in Oshawa. He arrived with 20 supporters including his representative Chief Del Riley. After a brief discussion with Sgt. Scot Green he signed a…

Former National Chief joins Mohawk elder in taking a stand for the Indigenous right to an economy in Oshawa

Indigenous supporters of My Legacy cannabis dispensary engaged city officials at the launch of Market at 70 King in downtown Oshawa and secured a meeting with Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. OSHAWA – Robert Fisher Tehonikonrathe is a Mohawk of the Tehanakarineh Bear Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. In January of…

B.C. raids four cannabis shops on K’ómoks First Nation land near Courtenay

By: Kendall Hanson from Chek News B.C.’s community safety unit (CSU), which is responsible for cannabis enforcement in the province, raided four shops on K’ómoks First Nation land this week. The raids were carried out on Thursday and while no one was arrested, a sizable amount of cannabis and products were seized.…

Ontario is getting serious about cracking down on illicit pot shops — but one shop feels unfairly targeted

From Toronto Star by Josh Rubin April 2, 2024 Province’s budget spends $31 million to battle unregulated operators — an estimated 53 unlicensed stores in Toronto alone. The Ontario government is getting serious about cracking down on grey market pot shops — but whether they’ll be successful or not is another question. The…

New Brunswick says it can’t enforce its cannabis laws on First Nations reserves

MARCH 31, 2024 | DAVID BROWN New Brunswick says it is unable to enforce its provincial cannabis laws on First Nations land, while other provinces take a different stance.  The new comments come following proposed changes to the province’s Cannabis Act and stand in contrast to statements and actions taken by other…

Toronto wants more money from the province to deal with a growing number of illegal cannabis stores

MARCH 27, 2024 | DAVID BROWN The head of Toronto’s licensing and standards department says the city needs more money to enforce the law against a growing number of illegal cannabis stores operating there.  In an interview with City News, Carleton Grant, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards at City of Toronto, says…

Ontario to add $31 million to budget to deal with increasing number of illegal cannabis stores

MARCH 26, 2024 | DAVID BROWN Ontario is planning to add $31 million to its budget to address illegal cannabis stores and websites operating in the province.  As part of Ontario’s Budget 2024, it says it plans to provide the funds over three years to the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team…