Privacy concerns with online pot sales after legalization should be monitored: Experts say
A spokeswoman for federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien said the office had not looked specifically at online marijuana sales. Continue reading
Marijuana
Four myths and misconceptions about pot and your health
Here’s what medical marijuana experts want you to know about the drug and your health. Continue reading
Edmonton pot shops rev up preparations with 2 months to go before cannabis legalization
There are only two months left to go before cannabis is legalized in Canada, and work is fast and furious for businesses in Edmonton looking to open shop. Continue reading
Manitobans won’t be charged PST on legal pot
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Manitobans will not have to pay PST on pot when it becomes legal on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Odour of pot leads Hamilton police to seize drugs, prohibited weapon
The search of a suspicious vehicle led police to arrest a man on charges of possessing drugs and a prohibited weapon. Continue reading
Constellation Brands invests $5B to increase stake in marijuana producer Canopy Growth
Under the agreement, Constellation will acquire 104.5 million Canopy shares at a price of $48.60 per share. Continue reading
Okanagan College offering cannabis training courses
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“I think you see a great future in cannabis. I think there is going to be a lot of jobs that are being put forward.” Continue reading
Ontario government still working out details on rules for new marijuana plan
Talks with municipalities will help the province determine the details, said the Progressive Conservatives, who stressed that public safety was a key component of the distribution system that alters the previous administration’s plan to have pot only in publicly owned outlets. Continue reading
City of Penticton: Cannabis sales will be allowed, but no smoking, vaping in public
The City of Penticton has announced its framework for upcoming cannabis sales in city limits. Continue reading
Marijuana to be sold through private retailers, online in Ontario
With news of the sale of cannabis through private businesses, it marks a departure from the previous Ontario Liberal government’s decision to sell marijuana at government-run outlets. Continue reading
