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Global National: Sept. 18Lebanon has endured a second day of deadly device blasts, with walkie-talkies detonating across the country, including at a funeral for someone who died from an exploding pager the day prior. The panic among people in Lebanon, and the blame being placed on Israel. In a major deal between telecom rivals, Rogers is buying Bell’s...Global NationalSep 18
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Biden reveals ‘monumental’ US Justice Department proposal to ease marijuana restrictionsIn a video address on Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a “monumental” proposal made by the Justice Department to ease marijuana restrictions in the U.S. “Far too many lives have been upended because of a failed approach to marijuana. And I’m committed to righting those wrongs,” Biden said.HealthMay 16
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Germans celebrate as country legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabisMarijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country officially legalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis.CannabisApr 1
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Manitoba group home currently under fire for giving teens weedOn the heels of an explosive investigation by Global News into the for-profit group home industry in Ontario, Manitoba is facing problems of its own. The province is investigating a group home where teens were given marijuana as a means of harm reduction. Some are blaming the government, saying there’s a lack of support for...Global NationalMar 8
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Global National: March 8The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national, Febrio De-Zoysa, charged in what police have called one of the worst mass killings in Ottawa’s recent history, has family in the city who say his behaviour recently changed. Global News has an exclusive interview with the accused killer’s aunt. Manitoba is investigating a group home where teens were given...Global NationalMar 8
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Charges stayed against man accused of handing out weed gummiesCharges against a man who was accused of giving marijuana candies to Trick or Treaters on Halloween last year have been stayed.Dec 6, 2023
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Health Headlines: Taylor Swift tragedy and Snoop’s lifestyle changeWe catch up with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel who provides insight on the importance of hydration at events in the wake of the tragic death of a fan following a Taylor Swift concert in Brazil. Dr. Gorfinkel also examines the health risks associated with marijuana after Snoop Dogg announced he’s ‘giving up the smoke’.The Morning ShowNov 20, 2023
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Health Matters: Lung cancer death rates droppingA new report has some good news when it comes to death rates for lung cancer patients. They’re on the way down, and a big reason is tobacco smoking is on the decline. Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang discusses the report and why even though tobacco use is down, marijuana use is up.Global News Morning BCNov 11, 2023
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18-month-old dead after parents leave her in car after Fourth of July party: policeA mother and father in Florida have been arrested and charged with manslaughter after police say they left their 18-month-old child in a car overnight. Police reported that Joel and Jazmine Rondon were remorseful and admitted to drinking and using marijuana at a party the night before. Drug tests for both came back positive for...U.S. NewsJul 8, 2023
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U.S. border officials seize 2.5 tonnes of pot worth over $10 millionCustoms officers in Buffalo, N.Y. seized what they say is the largest shipment of marijuana ever. As Seán O’Shea reports, a 30-year old Canadian resident is facing a mandatory 10-year prison term if convicted.Global News at 5 & 6Jun 16, 2020
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Dog Eats CannabisA Kelowna dog owner is urging people to be more mindful of how they discard their marijuana products. This after her dog accidentally ingested cannabis while out on a walk in an Upper Mission park earlier this week. Her dog ended up getting quite sick and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, local veterinarians report an...CannabisJan 28, 2021
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Caught on camera: 2 workers severely burned in marijuana dispensary explosionThe New Mexico Environment Department released shocking video of a marijuana dispensary explosion from last year that left two workers with third-degree burns.WorldMar 16, 2016
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Pot activist offers up to 1 million free marijuana seeds across CanadaLocal cannabis activist Dana Larsen explains why his organization Sensible BC is planning to give away up to one million seeds to people across the country.CanadaMar 16, 2016
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Arrests at cannabis seed giveaway anger Calgary crowdWed, Apr 6: Two people were arrested at a pro-marijuana meeting in Calgary Wednesday night, angering many of the people in attendance. It was the second stop for the Overgrow Canada tour, which encourages people to grow their own pot as a form of civil disobedience. David Boushy reports.Apr 7, 2016
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Pot activist speaks in Edmonton following Calgary arrestA marijuana advocate is vowing to continue his Overgrow Canada tour even though it came to a temporary halt Wednesday night when he was arrested in Calgary. On Thursday night, Dana Larsen was in Alberta’s capital and as Shallima Maharaj reports, he’s more determined than ever to get his message across.Apr 8, 2016
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Kansas dad ends hunger strike, claims state seized kids over medical marijuana useA Kansas dad and U.S. Navy veteran has ended a 16-day hunger strike he staged after accusing the state of seizing his kids over his use of medical marijuana to treat PTSDWorldMar 31, 2016
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Trudeau talks ‘two elements’ involved in legalizing, controlling and regulating marijuanaThere 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
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How will federal court decision on medicinal marijuana affect Winnipeg?A federal judge struck down regulations on medicinal marijuana users from growing their own cannabis on Wednesday. Judge Michael Phelan in Vancouver ruled existing regulations infringed on charter rights. Global’s Adria Cheung reports.Feb 25, 2016
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Surrey fire chief voices concerns over marijuana grow opsThu, Feb 25: Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis is raising concern over marijuana grow ops located in homes. As John Daly reports, Garis fears a federal court ruling, green lighting homegrown medical marijuana, will generate a trail of badly damaged homes, waiting for unsuspecting buyers and renters.HealthFeb 26, 2016
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Tasty Buds opens in Cole Harbour, despite lawsMon, 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