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N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimated

From CTV News via The Canadian Press (Lyndsay Armstrong) January 15 2026 HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s justice minister says there are more illegal cannabis dispensaries in the province than the 118 the government had initially estimated — though he won’t say how many. The real number is in flux, Scott…

Province won’t explain how it determined there are 118 illegal cannabis dispensaries in N.S.

From CBC by Shaina Luck January 15 2026 As the province faces backlash on its directive to police agencies to step up enforcement on illegal cannabis dispensaries, it is providing only a vague explanation of how it estimated the number of dispensaries provincewide.  “In early December, an initial assessment estimated…

Digby RCMP used unlawful “fingerprinting warrant” to jail Mi’kmaw man for 23 hours in “racial crackdown” on treaty trade and commerce

A Mi’kmaq entrepreneur and Micmac Rights Association (MRA) member was seized by the RCMP in a warrantless raid on the Peace and Friendship Trading Post, jailed overnight in oppressive conditions, and brought to court in leg irons – all without any new charges being laid – in what former National Chief Del Riley described as a “racist violation of Charter, treaty, and Indigenous governance rights.”

Houston’s fentanyl claims baseless: Nova Scotia RCMP ‘not aware’ of any fentanyl found in illegal cannabis

Premier’s comment comes after renewed crackdown leads to ban from Sipekne’katik First Nation From The Chronicle Herald by Ally Bowes December 17 2025 Information provided by Premier Tim Houston last week regarding illegal cannabis products has been contradicted by the Nova Scotia RCMP.  Following a cabinet meeting last week, Houston…

Premier Houston meets with Mi’kmaw chiefs as tensions rise over cannabis crackdown

From CTV News by Jesse Thomas December 12 2025 Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston met Friday with four Mi’kmaw chiefs as tensions continue to climb over the province’s push to crackdown on what it calls an expanding illegal cannabis market that’s operating both on-and-off First Nation reserves. A two-hour meeting…

Nova Scotia wants crackdown on illegal cannabis, asks Mi’kmaq chiefs for support

Chiefs were surprised by letter from province, spokesperson says From CBC by Lyndsay Armstrong | Canadian Press December 4 2025 Nova Scotia’s justice minister has directed police across the province to crack down on illegal dispensaries, prompting criticism that the government may be interfering with law enforcement to target First…

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Signs Cannabis Compact with State of Minnesota

From Native News Online October 24 2025 The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has signed a historic Tribal-State Cannabis Compact with the State of Minnesota, marking a significant milestone in the state’s growing legal cannabis industry. The agreement, authorized under state statute, was signed on October 20…

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’ First Nations Family Advocate Office Condemns Lack of Justice for First Nations Children Harmed at Spirit Rising House

From Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs October 22 2025 Treaty One, Manitoba — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’ (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) expresses deep concern and condemnation following the announcement that all criminal charges against the owners of Spirit Rising House were stayed, with only a $35,000 corporate fine…