November 3, 2017

Weekend Roundup: LCBO announces first-run marijuana stores

By AllCleared | 3 Min Read

Marijuana legalization

New NDP leader says Trudeau should have decriminalized marijuana

Jagmeet Singh told Vice News that it was “irresponsible” for the government to refuse to decriminalize marijuana, which would have prevented many from acquiring criminal records.

Read more at Civilized

LCBO announces the first Ontario cities that will have legal marijuana behind the counter

LCBO will start retailing recreational marijuana next year. On Friday, it announced 14 cities that will be home to the specialized stores.

Read more at the Toronto Star

Jobs and Economy

Canada added more full-time jobs in October

Canada added 35,300 in October although it also lost part-time jobs. The biggest winner was Quebec, while BC lost 6,100.

Read more at CBC News

Canadian dollar continues its upswing

Canada’s strong jobs and wage data pushed the dollar higher. The dollar rose .4 per cent to 78.34 over week.

Read more at BNN

Amazon plans to double its workforce in BC

Amazon announced that it would add 1,000 employees by 2020. The Seattle based company is planning to open a second office in Vancouver.

Read more at Global News

BC premier vows to protect forestry jobs

Premier John Horgan said he would fight to save forestry jobs in BC in light of the 20 per cent duties the US government wants to put on softwood.

Read more at News 1130

Alberta gains 12,000 full-time jobs

Alberta was one of the big winners in Friday’s Stats Can report on job growth in Canada. However, the unemployment rate has not fully rebounded since the economic downturn.

Read more at CBC News

Oil and gas workers retrain in renewable energy

Renewable energy could help Alberta workers recover from the loss of jobs in the oil and gas sector. Many skills are transferable say industry representatives.

Read more at CBC News

Criminal Records

A guide to the Record Suspension application

A Record Suspension seals a criminal record in Canada. Learn how to get a Record Suspension application and put the past behind you.

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Get a criminal record check in Edmonton

Most criminal record checks in Edmonton can be requested at the Police Information Check Station. Learn more about getting a police check in Edmonton.

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