Local Focus: Taupo CBD upgrade ‘world class’

MMP News AuthorJune 8, 2022
Taupo’s CBD is being opened up to its lakefront view thanks to a $20m upgrade. A $20m upgrade of Taupo’s CBD is set to woo visitors, create more public spaces and drive economic development. State Highway 1 once ran along the Taupō CBD’s lakefront bringing trucks and traffic through the ... Read More

Fairmont cannabis store focus of upcoming hearing

MMP News AuthorDecember 9, 2020
A process is afoot that could result in the establishment of Fairmont Hot Spring’s first cannabis retail store. Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Dec. 4 passed the first two readings of Bylaw No. 3024, which if passed will amend the text of the current zoning bylaw ... Read More

Greens Girl Co. Launches With Focus On Cannabis Equality, Reform

MMP News AuthorNovember 18, 2020
Environmental activist Leah Thomas remains dedicated to building a more intersectional future for the cannabis industry. Her latest project is The Greens Girl Co., a recently launched e-commerce and resource platform that partners with artisans for unique, limited edition collections. A percentage of the proceeds go to the Cannabis Innovation Fund, which supports Black innovators ... Read More