HALIFAX – Tensions remain high in Nova Scotia over the sale of unregulated cannabis, leading to protests and law enforcement action, as reported by CBC News on Friday.

Cannabis Sales and Treaty Rights

Protests, including a highway blockade, have occurred as the Mi'kmaq community asserts that selling cannabis is a treaty right. This claim is disputed by the Nova Scotia government. In December, Nova Scotia’s justice minister directed police to crack down on illegal dispensaries. Details of Tuesday's police activity were not provided in the broadcast.

Artemis II Mission: A Family Perspective

The CBC broadcast also featured an interview with Dr. Catherine Hansen, wife of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as the Artemis II mission progresses. Dr. Hansen described a recent family video call with her husband following the mission’s flyby of the dark side of the moon. She stated that Jeremy Hansen expressed his enjoyment of zero gravity and anticipates sharing numerous stories upon his return to Earth.

During the interview, Dr. Hansen recounted a particularly emotional moment when her husband, on behalf of the Artemis II crew, named a lunar crater in honour of Carol Weissman, the wife of a friend who passed away from cancer in 2020. She described the moment as deeply moving, noting the crew’s strong bond and mutual support. According to Dr. Hansen, the crew was overcome with emotion during the naming ceremony.

Dr. Hansen also noted her husband’s unexpected enthusiasm for the scientific aspects of the mission, stating he was particularly excited by the three-dimensional view of the moon. She indicated that the family had prepared for the mission but that witnessing it firsthand revealed new aspects of her husband’s experience.

Regarding the upcoming splashdown, Dr. Hansen admitted uncertainty about the re-entry process, stating she anticipates a tense moment and will be holding hands with her family. The Artemis II splashdown is scheduled for Friday, with CBC News Network providing live coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.