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
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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
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“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
B.C.’s finance minister disagrees with proposed split on pot tax revenue
B.C.’s Finance Minister Carole James says the federal government’s tax position is welcome news but adds there’re still issues with how revenues will be divvied up. Continue reading
City of Kelowna ponders where legal pot should be sold
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The City of Kelowna is pondering where recreational marijuana should be distributed and sold once it is legalized next summer. Continue reading
