Marijuana legalization
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3 years since Canada legalized pot, some communities still can’t access itMore than three years after the legalization of cannabis, municipal bans on pot retailers have left many communities across Canada without a brick-and-mortar source.CannabisDec 12, 2021
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Is the ‘War on Drugs’ over? Canada is seeing a ‘shift’ in its approach to drugs, experts say"The war on drugs has been a failure," said a professor. Now, amid rising overdoses, lawmakers across Canada are shifting their stance on opioids, magic mushrooms and other drugs.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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New York state lawmakers pass bill to legalize recreational marijuanaThe New York State’s official website recently projected that tax collections from the adult-use cannabis program would reach $350 million annually.WorldMar 31, 2021
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‘It was terrifying’: Why legalization may be increasing pot’s perils to petsA 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.HealthMar 22, 2021
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The U.S. election could change the cannabis industry. Is Canada ready?As a divided America heads to the polls, legalization has surprisingly broad support. Canada's big cannabis producers are waiting in the wings.MoneyOct 30, 2020
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COVID-19 pandemic a ‘boon’ for legal cannabis in Canada as marijuana industry turns twoSince Canada legalized recreational cannabis on Oct. 17, 2018, legal sellers and producers have struggled to compete with the black market, but there have been recent gains in the licensed industry.CanadaOct 17, 2020
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Are CBD beauty products really worth the hype?Cosmetics that are infused with cannabis are more popular than ever. But it's uncertain whether they actually have the health benefits advertised, say experts.LifestyleFeb 22, 2020
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Girl Scouts set up cookie stand outside marijuana dispensary in ChicagoThe troop sold around 230 boxes that day, stationed outside of Chicago's Dispensary 33.TrendingFeb 11, 2020
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Man facing marijuana charge sparks a joint in courtSpencer Alan Boston is serving 10 days in jail for contempt of court.TrendingJan 29, 2020
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In one year, Canadians spent $908M on legal cannabisAs of July, Canada had 407 cannabis retail stores, with the most being located in Alberta.CanadaDec 11, 2019
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