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CBC
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- CBC
Halifax offering free swimming lessons at rural beaches
The aim of the program is to make it easier for families to access recreational services outside the city core. Giuliana Grillo went down to Dollar Lake Provincial Park to learn more.
Gizmodo
04-07-2025
- Health
- Gizmodo
A 23-Year-Old Man Got Frostbite From Using Whippets
Here's another reason to stay away from whippets, just in case you needed one. Doctors this week have reported a strange case of frostbite via nitrous oxide. Doctors at the University of Virginia described the chilling injury in a paper published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The victim, a 23-year-old man, developed frostbite in his mouth and throat immediately after inhaling a nitrous oxide canister. Fortunately, the man was given supportive treatment and recovered no worse for wear. Inhaling Whippits Left a Man Unable to Walk Nitrous oxide gas has all sorts of legitimate applications, from acting as a medical sedative to helping create whipped cream. But it's also used recreationally to induce euphoric, if short-lasting, effects. Recreational users typically get their nitrous oxide from whipped cream canisters, which gave rise to the drug's common nickname of 'whippets' (you might also know it as 'whippits' or 'laughing gas'). Common side effects of whippets include dizziness, dissociation, and a momentary loss of motor control. But the compressed gas released from these canisters is also plenty cold, reaching temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit. And that cold is certainly enough to trigger frostbite—the damage caused by ice crystals forming in our skin and tissues—in body parts inadvertently exposed to the gas while using whippets. According to the report, the man sought medical care after enduring two straight days of painful swallowing and hoarseness in his throat. A physical examination revealed swollen white blotches along the roof of his mouth, uvula, and throat, a potential sign of frostbitten tissue (a gnarly close-up of the frostbite can be seen here). He admitted to the doctors that his symptoms began right after he had inhaled nitrous oxide from a handheld canister. 'Had he not been forthcoming with that information, that probably wouldn't have been something that crossed my mind,' report co-author Michael Patrizio, associate director of acute care at UVA, told NBC News. 'I would have thought a viral infection—mono, strep throat—or an STI in the throat.' A Little Laughing Gas Can Help Treat Depression, Small Study Finds While whippet-induced frostbite isn't unprecedented, this case was a bit more unusual. Most injuries typically involve frostbite to people's thighs or hands. In some cases, they have been so severe that they required skin grafts and surgery to treat. But thankfully, the man in this case only needed over-the-counter painkillers and steroid paste to ease his symptoms until his mouth healed on its own. Here's hoping the painful experience taught the man an important lesson. Long-term recreational use of nitrous oxide is known to deplete the body of vitamin B12, which can lead to serious complications like paralysis and permanent neurological damage.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
High Tide to Open Two New Canna Cabana Locations in Toronto and Winnipeg
CALGARY, AB, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store located at 1439 Henderson Highway in Winnipeg, Manitoba, will begin selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories for adult use on June 27, 2025, and that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store located in The Well shopping mall, at 486 Front St. West in Toronto, Ontario, will begin selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories for adult use on July 1, 2025. These openings bring High Tide's total store count to 202 Canna Cabana locations across Canada, 83 in the province of Ontario and 12 in the province of Manitoba. WINNIPEG, MB LOCATION Conveniently located just off Chief Peguis Trail—a major traffic artery in Winnipeg—this grocery-anchored plaza offers excellent visibility and easy accessibility. The area benefits from strong co-tenancies and serves a local population of approximately 10,000 within a 1-kilometer radius, with limited competition nearby. As the first Canna Cabana in Winnipeg's north end, this location opens access to a new and untapped customer base, supporting the Company's continued expansion in the city. TORONTO, ON LOCATION The Well is a newly opened, state-of-the-art mixed-use shopping mall, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. This vibrant destination seamlessly blends high-end residential, entertainment, and commercial spaces, and is home to a diverse range of retailers, acclaimed restaurants, and a modern reimagining of the traditional food court—Wellington Market—featuring dozens of top-tier food vendors. The Company's new Canna Cabana location is ideally situated adjacent to the entrance of Wellington Market, which sees thousands of visitors daily, and is just steps from the outdoor plaza which serves as a hub for year-round events that draw significant foot traffic. "Both the Manitoba and Ontario markets continue to deliver strong results for our Canna Cabana network, and we're thrilled to deepen our footprint in these high-potential provinces," said Raj Grover, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. "In March, our stores across both provinces delivered annualized revenue run rates significantly above the national average, underscoring the strength of our differentiated discount club model and loyalty ecosystem. These results reaffirm our decision to reinvest our cash flows into targeted expansion, bringing even more Canadians into the Cabana Club." "I also want to thank the Government of Manitoba for passing Bill 9, which will help level the playing field by limiting controlled access licenses to communities with fewer than 5,000 residents. This important shift ensures age-gated cannabis retail remains in the hands of responsible operators, protects youth, and supports the long-term viability of licensed cannabis stores across the province," added Mr. Grover. ABOUT HIGH TIDE High Tide, Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world's most powerful plant and is the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count1. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including: Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 202 current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world. Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup. Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including and Brands: High Tide's industry-leading and consumer-facing brand roster includes Queen of Bud™, Cabana Cannabis Co™, Daily High Club™, Vodka Glass™, Puff Puff Pass™, Dopezilla™, Atomik™, Hue™, Evolution™ and more. CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through and Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™. Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name. High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year and was recognized as a top 50 company by the TSX Venture Exchange in 2022, 2024 and 2025. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas' Fastest Growing Companies for 2023. To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit For investment performance, don't miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.____________________________1 As reported by ATB Capital Markets based on store counts as of February 6, 2025 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. CONTACT INFORMATION Media Inquiries Carter Brownlee Communications and Public Affairs Advisor High Tide Inc. cbrownlee@ 403-770-3080 Investor Inquiries Vahan Ajamian Capital Markets Advisor High Tide CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. The forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the timing of our new locations beginning to sell recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories for adult use, the expected benefits of the store locations, the level of competition in the area, and our commitment to opening the number of future stores on the timeline indicated herein. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, such statements are based on expectations, factors, and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including but not limited to the risk factors discussed under the heading "Non-Exhaustive List of Risk Factors" in Schedule A to our current annual information form, and elsewhere in this press release, as such factors may be further updated from time to time in our periodic filings, available at and which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results, or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE High Tide Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Texas Governor Vetoes Hemp Bill That Aimed to Crack Down on THC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned recreational THC products made from hemp, leaving open a loophole that has allowed shops to sell edibles, joints and drinks that create a high similar to marijuana. Vetoing the measure about half an hour before a deadline that would have allowed it to become law without his signature, Abbott said the bill was 'well intentioned' but suffered from defects that would hamper its enforcement. He also called a special legislative session to begin July 21 and included THC regulations on the agenda.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Florida scallop season 2025: Here's what to know
The Brief Scallop season in Florida begins June 15 and runs through Sept. 24, depending on the zone. Scallops can be collected by hand or with a landing or dip net. Commercial harvesting is prohibited during the recreational scallop season. STEINHATCHEE, Fla. - Scalloping is a time-honored tradition in Florida as harvesters hit the water in search of the scrumptious shellfish. While it may be fun to go on an underwater treasure hunt for the mollusks there are rules and regulations when it comes to scalloping in Florida. June 15- Labor Day Fenholloway through Suwannee Rivers Zone (including Keaton Beach and the Steinhatchee area). This region includes all state waters east of Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County and north of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County. This area has a lowered bag limit June 15-30. July 1 – September 24 Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark and St. Marks) This region includes all state waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County to Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County. July 1 – September 24 Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa). This region includes all state waters south of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County and north of the Hernando – Pasco County line. July 10 – August 18 Pasco zone. This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco County line and north of Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River. August 16-September 24 St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County. This region includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County. Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat Per vessel: Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat (1/2 gallon = 4 pints) Per person: 1 gallon whole bay scallops in shell or one cup shucked Per vessel: 5 gallons whole or two pints shucked Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat Per vessel: Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat (1/2 gallon = 4 pints) Vessel limits do not allow an individual to exceed their personal bag limit. There is also no minimum size limit. Scallops can be collected by hand or with a landing or dip net. Recreational harvesters need a Florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless they are: Exempt from needing a license Have a no-cost shoreline fishing license and are wading from shore to collect scallops (i.e. feet do not leave bottom to swim, snorkel, or SCUBA and harvesters do not use a vessel to reach or return from the harvest location). Commercial harvesting is prohibited during the recreational scallop season. The Source This story was written with information posted by the FWC. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
