Hamilton Marijuana

• Police expect Hamilton’s first licensed cannabis stores to open next weekend

  As for unauthorized dispensaries, Deputy Police Chief Dan Kinsella says the number has dropped from 12 to 10 since the start of the month.

  Cannabis

  Apr 11, 2019
  
• The Centre on Barton looks like the location of Hamilton’s first legal pot shop

  Merulla says he has "absolutely no concerns", noting that the location has plenty of parking and is well separated from schools, parks and other sensitive land uses.

  Cannabis

  Mar 11, 2019
  
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• Hamilton police continue crackdown on illegal cannabis dispensaries

  Kinsella says police will change the locks, put an alarm on the premises and use other security techniques to ensure that the business stays closed.

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Hamilton councillors request staff reports to assist with pot-shop decision

  The results of a public survey to be conducted on the city's website will also be compiled by Jan. 14.

  Cannabis

  Dec 19, 2018
• Hamilton politicians defer question of legal pot shops after passionate 8-hour debate

  The issue is now to be decided on Jan. 14, 2019, eight days before the province's opt-out deadline.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2018
• Hamilton set to vote on cannabis storefronts; Burlington vote postponed

  In Hamilton, Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr is unable to read the tea leaves saying "it's hard to predict how this debate is going to go" on Tuesday.

  Cannabis

  Dec 17, 2018
• Proposed Jerseyville expansion stirs up marijuana production debate

  The company's application has been deferred until city-wide rules and regulations for marijuana growers are addressed during a future public meeting.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2018
• Police raid illegal marijuana dispensary operating near Hamilton daycare

  Officers executed a search warrant at Skip the Dealer in Stoney Creek on Tuesday, and arrested the 32-year-old owner.

  Crime

  Mar 14, 2018
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• Hamilton Police say dealing with 46 illegal cannabis dispensaries can be ‘frustrating’

  Superintendent Ryan Diodati says executing search warrants, seizure and storage of evidence related to marijuana is a time consuming process.

  Politics

  Jan 25, 2018