Legalization

• ‘We just disagree’: Premier at odds with B.C.’s top doctor on drug legalization

  The comments came after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry testified at a federal parliamentary standing committee on health on May 30.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2024
  
• Canadian patients call for easier access to therapeutic psilocybin

  Getting magic mushrooms for recreational use is getting easier, but those needing exemptions for therapy have received 'radio silence' from Health Canada.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2023
  
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• Hamilton Police shut down magic mushroom shop within hours of doors opening

  Just three hours into the second day of business for the "Mushroom Cabinet," police obtained a warrant and shut it down.

  Cannabis

  Dec 14, 2022
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• Health Canada set to review Cannabis Act during fourth year of legalization

  Health Canada has launched an independent review of the legislation to assess the progress of the Cannabis Act.

  Cannabis

  Oct 17, 2022
• B.C. cannabis use increases ‘responsibly’ three years after legalization: survey

  The 2021 B.C. Cannabis Use Survey found 32 per cent of B.C. adults age 19 and older reported using cannabis at least once in the past year, up from 28 per cent before legalization.

  Cannabis

  Aug 2, 2022
• A look at Lethbridge’s legal cannabis market on 4/20

  According to the city, Lethbridge currently has 28 active licensed cannabis retailers.

  Cannabis

  Apr 20, 2022
• ‘It was terrifying’: Why legalization may be increasing pot’s perils to pets

  A B.C. dog owner says it's "high time" for cannabis users to be more responsible after both her pets became sick from ingesting pot in separate incidents.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
• B.C. must look to Oregon on recreational drug decriminalization, legalization of mushrooms: UBC expert

  Oregon also voted Tuesday on Measure 109, which legalizes the psychotherapeutic use of psilocybin — otherwise known as psychedelic mushrooms.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2020
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• Edmonton-area grower pushing for cannabis tourism

  An Edmonton-area cannabis producer is looking ahead to tourism and like wineries hoping to provide samples and tours.

  Cannabis

  Oct 24, 2020
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• ‘It’s changed so much’: Alberta cannabis retailers, growers reflect on success as legal industry turns 2

  "Our customers are great. We're part of the community, we're part of their daily routine, and dealing with these people on a daily basis, it really makes our life easy."

  Cannabis

  Oct 18, 2020