COMMENTARY: It may be too late for Canada to keep a promise on pardons for pot crimes
Canada is dithering over whether to provide pot pardons, says Akwasi Owusu-Bempah of the University of Toronto. Continue reading
Marijuana legalization
Why rigid federal rules make marijuana containers really hard to recycle
Plastic cannabis containers are recyclable, kind of, but one licensed producer says you shouldn’t put them in your blue bin. Here’s why. Continue reading
Ontario provincial parks gear up for first Victoria Day long weekend since cannabis legalization
For some nature-loving Canadians turning to provincial parks for their Victoria Day celebrations, campfires won’t be the only thing set ablaze. Continue reading
Hamilton Drug Strategy aims to reduce harm associated with drug, alcohol use
A group of community agencies has launched the Hamilton Drug Strategy to cut down on the harms associated with substance use. Continue reading
Quebec cannabis stores set to open 7 days a week
The stores will be open seven days per week as of May 20. Continue reading
Cannabis extraction labs causing residential explosions in Edmonton
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The Edmonton Police Service says officers recently responded to two significant explosions and fires caused by cannabis extraction, or shatter, labs. Continue reading
Pot for pets: Vets to lobby MPs over extending medical cannabis laws to dogs, cats
Parliament Hill is going to the dogs Wednesday as veterinarians lobby MPs to authorize the use of medical cannabis for critters. Continue reading
Aurora Cannabis cuts quarterly loss to $158M while growing sales to new high
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is reporting 20 per cent higher revenue and a 33 per cent lower net loss for the first three months of 2019 compared with the last quarter of 2018. Continue reading
Quebec government amends bill targeted at tightening cannabis regulations
A CAQ representative reveals that Bill 2 will be amended, allowing for the consumption of cannabis in certain public parks and spaces. Continue reading
Dozens sign petition against cannabis shop near Vernon seniors’ complex
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Alice Heward said some residents already feel uncomfortable in the downtown area at night. Continue reading