HALIFAX – Tensions remain high in Nova Scotia regarding the sale of unregulated cannabis, leading to protests and increased law enforcement efforts, CBC News reported 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.

According to CBC News, recent events included protesters blocking a highway and police abandoning vehicles after a raid on a cannabis shop on the Bodladek First Nation in Cape Breton. Two people were arrested, with one stating they were exercising their treaty rights. Police reported finding their vehicles with broken windows, damaged tires, and urine-soaked interiors.

Artemis II Mission Progress

The CBC broadcast also provided updates on the Artemis II mission. The astronauts are on their return journey to Earth after a lunar flyby, sharing photos of the moon and deep space, including images of the Milky Way. The crew is also troubleshooting technical issues, including a malfunctioning toilet. Astronaut Christina Koch performed a urine collection for technicians to study.

The broadcast featured a live space-to-Earth connection with the Canadian Space Agency, during which the Prime Minister offered greetings.

Additionally, the broadcast briefly mentioned international tensions, including a potential ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, and reported on ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting differing interpretations of the ceasefire’s scope.