Germans celebrate as country legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis
Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country officially legalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis.
Cannabis
Apr 1
Trudeau talks ‘two elements’ involved in legalizing, controlling and regulating marijuana
There are “two elements” when it comes to the Canadian government legalizing, controlling and regulating marijuana, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, which included removing marijuana as a source of revenue from criminal organizations.
Jan 13, 2016
Tasty Buds opens in Cole Harbour, despite laws
Mon, Feb 1: A dispensary for people who have medical marijuana prescriptions has opened in Cole Harbour. The Halifax Regional Municipality can’t issue permits for something that isn’t legal yet and the RCMP still enforces laws, but the owner says it’s worth the risk. Steve Silva reports.
Feb 1, 2016
Pharmacies considering selling legal medical marijuana
Wed, Feb 24: Major players in the pharmacy business say they’ll be lining up for the opportunity to sell medical marijuana as access to the drug expands. Jordan Armstrong explains.
Health
Feb 25, 2016
Three alarm fire at legal marijuana operation in Langley
An industrial-style building on Fraser Highway in Langley has caught fire. According to Langley Township Deputy Chief Bruce Ferguson the building has a Health Canada license to grow marijuana plants.
Fire
Jun 23, 2016
NDP introduces motion to pressure Liberals into expediting marijuana decriminalization
NDP Critic for Justice and Attorney General Murray Rankin announced Monday that his party will introduce a motion in Parliament calling for the Liberals to expedite the decriminalize of pot prior to the drug’s legalization.
Canada
Jun 13, 2016
New federal pot panel criticized
Thu, Jun 30: The federal government is taking its next step towards the legalization of marijuana. But as Rumina Daya reports, some of BC’s top pot activists aren’t happy they’re being left out.
Global News Hour at 6
Jun 30, 2016
Medical marijuana producers gear up for legal recreational pot
Fri, Jun 3: Legal marijuana producers say their product is both safer and cheaper than black market. Alan Carter has the story.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jun 3, 2016
“Prince of Pot” Marc Emery on the future of marijuana legalization in Canada
Pot activist Marc Emery visits The Morning Show to discuss if marijuana should be treated like alcohol in Ontario and across the nation.
The Morning Show
Aug 31, 2016
N.B. medical marijuana test lab sees opportunity in legalization
Tue, Aug 30: A New Brunswick based lab is hoping to expand its operations once pot is legal in Canada. As Global’s Shelley Steeves reports, the lab sees legalization as a way to grow the provincial economy.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Aug 30, 2016
Lawyer believes Saint John medical marijuana dispensary will be charged
Thu, Aug 25: Medicinal Grounds Cannabis Centre is a medical marijuana dispensary and resource centre, the first of its kind in Saint John. As Andrew Cromwell reports, there are questions over how long the doors will legally be open.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Aug 25, 2016
Police consider how to handle drug-impaired driving
With the Liberal government planning to legalize marijuana next spring, local police forces are looking for clarity on how the legislation will be rolled out. Shallima Maharaj reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Apr 25, 2016
Managing Marijuana: Is cannabis Canada’s next cash crop?
Thu, Apr 28: Health Canada has received nearly 300 applications from companies wanting to provide medical marijuana now, but with budding aspirations for when the federal government legalized weed. Robin Gill reports.
Global National
Apr 28, 2016
Mulcair: Liberal marijuana legislation too late for thousands of Canadians with criminal records
Despite a Liberal announcement to provide marijuana legislation by Spring 2017, NDP leader Tom Mulcair was critical of Justin Trudeau’s lack of urgency to legalize pot.
Canada
Apr 20, 2016
420 rally on Parliament Hill attracts several pro marijuana activists
Wed, Feb 24: Several pro legalisation activists showed up at Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday. This in the wake of the Liberal government announcing plans to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana in the Spring of 2017. Mike Le Couteur reports.
Top Story
Apr 20, 2016
Local reaction to pot legalization announcement
It was almost three years ago when Justin Trudeau announced during a stop in Kelowna that he was in favour of legalizing marijuana. Well today, his government is following up on that promise. Liberal Health Minister Jane Philpott announced at the UN today that legalization will happen within a year. Kelly hayes has more on...
Global News at 5 Okanagan
Apr 20, 2016
Toronto hosts annual 420 rally to legalize marijuana
April 20 marks the day marijuana smokers rally to support legalization, even in downtown Toronto. Tom Hayes has more on the rally at Yonge-Dundas square.
Global News at Noon Toronto
Apr 20, 2016
More Americans driving while high on pot, causing deadly accidents
Tue, May 10: Police in the U.S. say more people are driving while stoned on marijuana, before causing a deadly accident. As Tom Costello reports, it’s happening especially in states where pot has been legalized. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 10, 2016
How will marijuana legalization framework protect small growers?
A federal task force on marijuana legalization recommends that the government encourage smaller growers and a diverse, competitive marketplace alongside large, corporate cannabis growers.
Canada
Dec 13, 2016
NDP Leader asks Trudeau about de-criminalizing young Canadians with marijuana records
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told NDP Leader Tom Mulcair that until the law is changed to reflect the legalization of marijuana, the government will continue to keep cannabis out of the hands of young Canadians, as well as remove it as a source of revenue for criminal organizations and gangs.
Canada
Dec 13, 2016