Synthetic marijuana is causing overdoses in the U.S. — what’s the risk in Canada?
Published May 24, 2018
Synthetic marijuana is a compound that mimics the effect of THC, the most psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Continue reading
Marijuana ‘snacks’ brought to Oshawa school
Published May 23, 2018
Durham District School Board officials say they believe some kids knew what they were eating. Last week cookies laced with marijuana made their way into an elementary school. The week before THC-laced gummy bears were brought to the same school. Tom Hayes reports. Watch video
RCMP to receive new training on how to detect drug-impaired driving
Published May 22, 2018
As the Liberal government inches closer to legalizing marijuana, the RCMP is updating its training for officers to detect impaired driving. Continue reading
Sask. to have additional tax on marijuana production in federal agreement
Published May 22, 2018
Consumers will not see Saskatchewan’s third tax provision directly at the till, but it will balance Canada’s price for legal cannabis nationwide. Continue reading
Concern legalized marijuana could lead to increased drownings
Published May 22, 2018
There is a concern legalized marijuana could lead to an increase in drowning deaths in Saskatchewan. Ryan Kessler reports. Watch video
Lifesaving Society worried legalized marijuana may increase drowning risk
Published May 22, 2018
The head of the Lifesaving Society in Saskatchewan says alcohol or drug use is almost always a factor in drownings. Continue reading
Medical marijuana advocate skeptical about recent police raids
Published May 22, 2018
Tue, May 22: A Halifax cannabis dispensary owner, whose store was searched by police twice within a week, says the dispensary is being targeted. Police say they’re doing their job. Steve Silva reports. Watch video
Police issue warning after marijuana ‘snacks’ brought to Toronto-area elementary school twice
Published May 22, 2018
Durham Regional Police say snacks containing marijuana were brought in to the same Oshawa elementary school twice recently, which left several students “feeling dizzy and euphoric.” Continue reading
Edmonton businesses to go through open lottery system to sell marijuana
Published May 22, 2018
The City of Edmonton is moving to a lottery-based system to determine who gets development permits to sell marijuana once its recreational use becomes legal in Canada. Continue reading
Canada should heed warning from Oregon’s flooded pot market: economists
Published May 21, 2018
As marijuana farmers in Oregon say a flood of supply is killing their businesses less than three years after recreational cannabis was legalized, economists say it’s a warning to Canada. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders Duron Carter addresses marijuana possession charge
Published May 21, 2018
Carter was arrested at the Saskatoon airport late in February after marijuana was allegedly found in his luggage during a search by Canada Border Services Agency officers. Continue reading
Halifax police to seize cannabis after investigating break-in at marijuana dispensary
Published May 21, 2018
The Halifax Regional Police’s response is a repeat of what happened only five days ago when officers seized drugs and cash from the same cannabis dispensary after responding to a break-in. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders Duron Carter addresses marijuana possession charge
Published May 20, 2018
Duron Carter, a receiver with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, addressed his marijuana possession charge. Watch video
Fire destroys Langley barn believed to house legal marijuana grow-op
Published May 20, 2018
Massive flames could be seen coming from the structure on 256th Street in the Township of Langley. Continue reading
Calgary students use medical marijuana for ‘diverse’ reasons, according to survey
Published May 20, 2018
Jacqueline Smith, an assistant professor in the University of Calgary’s faculty of nursing, joins Global Calgary News Morning to discuss the prevalence of medical marijuana use among students on campus. Watch video
