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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Such a decision would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. It could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, unlock billions...

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering signing an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. “We are looking at that very strongly,” Trump said, adding that it leads to a “tremendous amount of research that can’t be done unless you reclassify.”

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

Drug cat? “Meow-cos”? This troublesome feline is mostly being referred to as “Narco Kitten” across social media. After being caught trying to enter a Costa Rican prison with packages of cocaine and marijuana taped to its body earlier in the month, this black and white cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health...

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to break down the week’s biggest health headlines, from Canada’s measles outbreak to marijuana’s impact on heart health. Plus, could AI doctors soon prescribe meds without human oversight? She shares her take—quack attack or the future of medicine?

A new fentanyl warning from police has sounded the alarm for addictions support services. This, as opioids continue to lead to more calls for service than cocaine, meth, and marijuana combined. Vasilios Bellos has more.

American schoolteacher Marc Fogel was welcomed home by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, after being held in Russia for 3.5 years. Footage released by authorities shows Trump greeting Fogel outside the White House before the pair address a small crowd inside the White House.

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...

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders says letters of warning were sent to marijuana dispensaries prior to the massive city-wide crackdown Thursday.

Toronto police say 90 people were arrested and 186 charges were laid after city and bylaw enforcement authorities conducted a raid operation targeting 43 marijuana dispensaries across the city on Thursday, explaining that the images of employees in handcuffs and smashed windows were simply part of the standard search warrant procedure.

Citywide raids on marijuana dispensaries in Toronto on Thursday are not sitting well with pot supporters. Mark Carcasole is at police headquarters with the latest.

Protesters shouted questions at Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders before being removed from a press conference about marijuana raids across the city Thursday.

Toronto police and city officials have raided multiple pot dispensaries across the city suspected of illegally trafficking marijuana outside of medicinal marijuana regulations. Large quantities of marijuana products have been seized and dozens of employees have also been arrested in the raids.

Protesters took to Toronto’s Old City Hall courthouse Monday, to protest the 257 charges laid against marijuana dispensary workers after 43 storefronts were targeted in Toronto last month. Peter Kim has the story after the latest court appearance for those charged.

Pot activist Marc Emery visits The Morning Show to discuss if marijuana should be treated like alcohol in Ontario and across the nation.

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.

Tue, Aug 23: Restigouche county and northern New Brunswick have been struggling economically for years. With the decline in fisheries and a slowdown in pulp and paper, the area is in desperate need of a new industry. As Global’s Paul Cormier reports the area got a big boost from both the provincial government and private...

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.

Osoyoos boasts of having ‘Canada’s warmest welcome,’ but not when it comes to marijuana retail shops. Instead those may continue getting a cold reception as the town considers passing a bylaw that would ban marijuana operations.

An early morning armed robbery in Sicamous triggered a full scale RCMP manhunt Tuesday in the normal quiet community of Kingfisher near Enderby. According to Sicamous RCMP when a property representative from a marijuana growing facility responded to an alarm at the site they were confronted by armed suspects. Allegedly a shot was fire a...