First licensed, private cannabis store in the Shuswap opens its doors
It’s one of only 14 licensed, privately run cannabis stores currently operating in B.C. Continue reading
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Business group opposes proposed ban on downtown Penticton cannabis shops
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The Downtown Penticton Association is against a proposal to ban legal cannabis storefronts from Main Street and Front Street. Continue reading
What will pot legalization look like in B.C.? Washington state may offer some answers
One reason for the state’s apparent success appears to be the policy of local control, which allows towns that don’t want pot businesses to enact moratoriums. Continue reading
Trailer traffic stop nabs 1,000 pounds of B.C. pot, shatter and edibles, say Manitoba RCMP
A routine traffic stop helped Manitoba RCMP nab a BC man travelling across the country with 1,000 pounds of pot, shatter and edibles loaded in his trailer. Continue reading
When B.C. government pot shops open, they’ll carry more than 150 kinds of weed
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch says than 150 types of pot will be for sale at its cannabis stores when marijuana is legalized this fall. Continue reading
Osoyoos wants slice of pot tax revenue, bans government-run cannabis shops
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Osoyoos has decided to ban provincially operated cannabis stores in favour of private retail. Continue reading
Ban on smoking legal pot on public streets looms in Penticton
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Penticton city staff recommend a ban on smoking marijuana in public, including public streets where an individual is permitted to smoke cigarettes. Continue reading
Okanagan becoming leading region for cannabis cultivation
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The Okanagan is becoming a hot spot for pot. Continue reading
BC Police Association not worried over lack of pot regulation funds in federal budget
“Realistically, police officers have been dealing with people impaired by drug for many years.” Continue reading
B.C. government projects $75M in pot tax revenue. That’s lowballing it, says pot activist
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
“The people who prefer to smoke hash, or extracts, or dabs, or edibles, or any of those things are by necessity still hopping to the black market.” Continue reading