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In a lead-up to legalization on Oct. 17, SaltWire Network journalists set out to take Atlantic Canada's pot pulse, to see how we got to this point and where this could lead.

CLEARING THE AIR: Taking Atlantic Canada's pot pulse

The provincial government wants an education campaign to be prepared about the risks involved with cannabis use.

Cannabis rules: what to expect in Newfoundland and Labrador

The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Vaughn Hammond — Telegram file

Two views on legalization

A bud handler looks over product in a cannabis dispensary in this file shot.

Some N.L. cannabis stores won’t be ready for 10/17

The spillway at the Muskrat Falls site in Labrador. — Telegram file

Muskrat Falls Inquiry highlights Week 4

Amelia Saunders, 3, was diagnosed with leukemia in July and received 11 blood transfusions that month. Her parents said she’ll likely need more blood again in November with the next round of chemotherapy.

Blood donation: ‘It’s life’ — Parents of N.L. toddler with leukemia ...

Russell Edward MacLean is seen in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday.

Port aux Basques man gets intermittent sentence for sexual assault of ...

Corner Brook lawyer Andrew May has been asked to determine if Colin Wheeler's court case should be declared a mistrial or if it should continue to proceed with sentencing him for assault with a weapon and mischief.

Supreme Court Justice Vikas Khaladkar asks for help to determine how ...

Devon Pardy poses for a picture inside his new HomeGrow Experts NL, an indoor gardening and hydroponics store in Corner Brook.

Corner Brook man saw business opportunity in cannabis legalization

The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Updated a day ago

Russell Edward MacLean is seen in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday.

Port aux Basques man gets intermittent sentence for sexual assault of minor

Updated 4 hours ago

Corner Brook lawyer Andrew May has been asked to determine if Colin Wheeler's court case should be declared a mistrial or if it should continue to proceed with sentencing him for assault with a weapon and mischief.

Supreme Court Justice Vikas Khaladkar asks for help to determine how to proceed with Colin Wheeler case

Updated 4 hours ago

Devon Pardy poses for a picture inside his new HomeGrow Experts NL, an indoor gardening and hydroponics store in Corner Brook.

Corner Brook man saw business opportunity in cannabis legalization

Published 4 hours ago

News

Russell Edward MacLean is seen in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday.

Port aux Basques man gets intermittent sentence for sexual assault of minor

Updated 4 hours ago

Lawyer Lynn Moore speaks to reporters at Newfoundland Supreme Court in St. John's Tuesday about what she says are too many delays by the government to provide information about one of her clients, who reportedly suffered abuse while in foster care years ago.

Government must stop postponing release of information to victims, lawyer says

Published 9 hours ago

Stock image

Robert’s Arm declares state of emergency

Updated 11 hours ago

After years of addiction to opiates, Grand Bank native Don Keeping is on the road to recovery. - Donald Keeping/Facebook

Grand Bank native hopes to make most of new chance at drug-free life

Published 12 hours ago

Sports

Corner Brook Royals' roster hopefuls Johnny Guy, right, and Nikolas Robinson battle along the boards for the puck during a scrimmage game on Tuesday night.

Corner Brook Royals hold first open tryout of the year

Updated 4 hours ago

Noah Blanchard

Noah Blanchard and AAA peewee Kings look to build on success of kickoff tournament with trio of games this weekend in Rocky Harbour

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6:31 p.m.

Deer Lake native Jolena Gillard is shown in practice with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers prior to the start of the regular season.

Deer Lake’s Jolena Gillard enjoying life as a Panther in her quest to be her best

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 10:26 p.m.

Mountain Bike - Stock

A new skills park with pump track to become reality for west coast mountain bikers

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 12:25 a.m.

Business

Devon Pardy poses for a picture inside his new HomeGrow Experts NL, an indoor gardening and hydroponics store in Corner Brook.

Corner Brook man saw business opportunity in cannabis legalization

Published 4 hours ago

Charlene Brophy is shown at a 2017 CEO conference. — file photo

Slow digital uptake hurting Atlantic Canadian businesses, CEO says

Updated a day ago

The St. Anthony Fall Fair and Trade Show wasn’t held this year, due to lack of interest. At last year’s event, Councillor Eric Boyd, Mayor Desmond McDonald and Deputy-Mayor Krista Howell, are seen hard at work judging the fair’s pie contest.

Fall fair in St. Anthony cancelled due to lack of support

Updated a day ago

Dianna Dwyer (left) and Kristie Lawlor recently launched the House of Glam in St. John’s, the province’s first lash studio. In addition to offering a full line of eyelash extension services and products, the pair are also establishing a training and certification program aimed at making the growing industry safer for clients.

House of Glam owners set sights on improving regulations, safety in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing eyelash industry

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 6:42 p.m.

Living

Alexis Burden (left) walked over 60 km along the hiking tails of the Great Northern Peninsula this past summer. Here she’s just finished up Treena’s Trail in Ship Cove with her cousin Erica, who accompanied her along the trails.

Eight-year-old explores the trails of the Great Northern Peninsula

Published Oct 03, 2018 at 1:21 p.m.

Jim and Barbara Randell of Roddickton-Bide Arm operated James Randell and Sons in Bide Arm for almost four decades. - Contributed

Randells witnessed many changes in four decades of business

Published Aug 10, 2018 at 4:55 p.m.

Lt(N) Amy Tucker is promoted to her current rank by Cdr Jeffery Watkins and Lt(N) Melissa Fudge. - Photo by LS David Gariepy, Maritime Forces Pacific Imaging Services

Former Great Northern Peninsula resident promoted to Royal Canadian Navy lieutenant

Published Aug 09, 2018 at 10:22 a.m.

The Leonard family at L’Anse aux Meadows. Front row (left to right) are Caelin and Devlin; and back row are: Vesna and Mike Leonard with son Torrin. - Contributed

Waterloo, Ontario, family completes a goal at L’Anse Aux Meadows

Published Aug 03, 2018 at 4:37 p.m.

Opinion

Nicole Ivany

GRENFELL MATTERS: Making people feel at home

Updated 4 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Time for some uncommon sense

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 9:03 a.m.

The New Brunswick provincial government it is prepared for the federal government legalizing adult-use cannabis on Oct. 17.

Russell Wangersky: Legal weed — expect snags

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta!

Art & Soul: Hey Rosetta! frontman starts anew

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 8:09 a.m.

Community

Wabush Mayor Ron Barron(left), Labrador City Mayor Wayne Button (centre), and Labrador West Chamber of Commerce president Toby Leon talk about cannabis

Talking change

Published 15 hours ago

Miley Spearing enjoyed the animals at the Farmers market.

Labrador West Farmers market and Fall Fair offer goods from near and far

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 2:35 p.m.

Bernie Denief.

Labrador West Pioneers: Bernie Denief

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 11:02 a.m.

Patty Way has spent decades compiling this family tree of Lydia Campbell.

Labrador woman filling in the gaps on Lydia Campbell’s family tree

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 10:54 a.m.

Recent Stories

Russell Edward MacLean is seen in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday.

Port aux Basques man gets intermittent sentence for sexual assault of minor

Corner Brook lawyer Andrew May has been asked to determine if Colin Wheeler's court case should be declared a mistrial or if it should continue to proceed with sentencing him for assault with a weapon and mischief.

Supreme Court Justice Vikas Khaladkar asks for help to determine how to proceed with Colin Wheeler case

Devon Pardy poses for a picture inside his new HomeGrow Experts NL, an indoor gardening and hydroponics store in Corner Brook.

Corner Brook man saw business opportunity in cannabis legalization

Megan Kennedy, owner/operator of The Natural Vibe retail outlet at 306 Water St. in downtown St. John’s, was busy at work on Tuesday with her staff preparing for today’s legal selling of cannabis as of 12:01 a.m., when it became legal to sell and possess the drug. Kennedy displays a sign at her store on Tuesday afternoon depicting history in the making, when — due to Newfoundland’s time zone — she was set to become one of the first retailers in the country to sell cannabis products.

Newfoundland and Labrador residents don’t expect big change

Moose. - Stock

Man who spends summers in Bonne Bay fined for holding a resident big game licence

Nicole Ivany

GRENFELL MATTERS: Making people feel at home

Remzi Cej, director of the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism with the provincial Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, speaks during Diversity Summit 2018 in Corner Brook Tuesday morning.

Newfoundland and Labrador should embrace its growing immigrant population, urges Diversity Summit 2018 speaker

Marijuana became legal to purchase and smoke on Oct. 17.

NICHOLAS MERCER: Legalization is an important first step

Corner Brook Royals' roster hopefuls Johnny Guy, right, and Nikolas Robinson battle along the boards for the puck during a scrimmage game on Tuesday night.

Corner Brook Royals hold first open tryout of the year

Samantha Walsh, Provincial Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, and Rosie Ryan, Provincial Special Olympics Coach of the Year, at the YMCA of Western Newfoundland Bay St. George.

Athlete of the Year Special Olympian Samantha Walsh dedicated to sports

Tweed CEO Bruce Linton (left) launched pot sales in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, at 12:01 a.m. Ian Power (right) and Nikki Rose were the first customers.

Cannabis history buds in St. John’s

From left, former members of the board of directors of Nalcor Energy Tom Clift, Ken Marshall, Terry Styles and Gerry Shortall at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry on Monday.

Questions get personal at Muskrat Falls Inquiry