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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...

Lebanon 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...

A 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...

The New Mexico Environment Department released shocking video of a marijuana dispensary explosion from last year that left two workers with third-degree burns.

Local 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.

Wed, 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.

A 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.

A 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 PTSD

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.

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.

Thu, 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.

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.

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.