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Those fighting to legalize psychedelics say the recent rash of violence is reminiscent of marijuana dispensaries pre-legalization. Catherine McDonald reports.

It’s been just over six years since cannabis became legal In Canada. The goal was to reduce the number of criminals selling marijuana and reduce availability to youth. However, just because it’s been legalized, doesn’t mean there still aren’t dangers to be aware of. Dave Berry with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis joined us on...

The first shipment of edibles arrived at some Calgary cannabis stores Monday. Many in the legal marijuana industry say this will be a game changer. As Lauren Pullen reports, this roll-out is just the beginning.

Data released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday shows that while the price of pot was down this summer, Canadians are still paying nearly twice as much for legal cannabis than for the illegal product. According to Statistics Canada, it’s the first time their crowdsourced data on pricing has shown a drop in the price of...

It’s a retail store unlike any other in Kelowna. Today marks a milestone with the opening of the city’s first legal cannabis store. Many say it’s long overdue as marijuana has been legal in this country since last October. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the new outlet is expected to attract both regular cannabis consumers...

Winnipeg police Const. Rob Carver said even after mairjuana becomes legal, it will continue to be an issue with drug dealers and law enforcement.

With marijuana legalization looming, Edmonton police say they’re ready to catch drivers who drive while high. Vinesh Pratap reports.

The federal government says pot will be legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But will municipalities and provinces be ready by then? Nadia Stewart reports.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that marijuana will be legal in Canada starting Oct. 17, 2018.

The legislation to legalize marijuana is a big step closer to passing all the hurdles in Parliament. The question now is, when will weed actually be legal? Mike Le Couteur reports.

Paul Johnson looks at whether advocating for pot on Cannabis Day is still relevant now that Marijuana will be legal in our country.

With the legalization of marijuana fast approaching, there are a lot of unanswered questions. Anthony Oliver, criminal lawyer with Virk Law, joined Global News Morning to discuss some of the changes and what it will mean for Canadians.

Successful applicants for Saskatchewan’s retail cannabis stores are worried about the continuing operation of illegal outlets once recreational marijuana is legalized. Wendy Winiewski reports.

Wed, Jun 13: With marijuana legalization right around the corner, Global’s Todd Veinotte got a sneak peek at the new stores that will sell the drug.

Since the beginning of 2018, Cobourg has seen 2 opioid-related deaths. Since last fall, the police force has issued naloxone at least 6 times. Chief Kai Liu joined The Morning Show today to talk about the opioid crisis, as well as how police down by the lake are preparing for the legalization of Marihuana.

As Edmonton prepares its rules for when recreational marijuana becomes legal, cigarettes filled with tobacco have also landed in city council’s crosshairs. As Albert Delitala reports, the smoking of any substance will be banned in many parks and large section of sidewalks.

As municipalities work to craft regulations ahead of marijuana legalization, one south Okanagan town has made a bold move. Osoyoos says it plans to ban government-run cannabis stores in favour of a private retail model. Shelby Thom has the story.

Wed, Jul 11: Employers gathered in downtown Halifax on Wednesday for a discussion on how to handle marijuana legalization in the workplace. Alexa MacLean reports.

B.C.’s municipalities will be spending a good part of their annual convention dealing with the legal and social changes that will come with the legalization of marijuana. Richard Zussman has a look ahead.

With marijuana legalization just around the corner, post-secondary institutions across the country are developing policy around cannabis use on school property, including the Okanagan. Kimberly Davidson reports.