London police raid illegal marijuana shop
London police raided the London Relief Centre Wednesday morning just weeks after the illegal marijuana dispensary opened its doors on Richmond Row. Continue reading
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B.C. holds off on legislation targeting stoned drivers
B.C. won’t follow Ontario’s lead on new legislation cracking down on pot-impaired drivers — for now. Continue reading
McMaster University to ban all smoking on campus next year
The Hamilton-based university says the ban will be in effect on all university property as of Jan. 1. Continue reading
Ontario introducing tougher laws, stiffer penalties for drug-impaired drivers
Premier Kathleen Wynne said Monday there will be zero tolerance for youths aged 21 and under, novice drivers and all commercial drivers in Ontario who have a detectable presence of drugs or alcohol in their system. Continue reading
What’s the best way to talk to your child about marijuana?
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
If you’re a parent who’s worrying about how to talk to their kids about using marijuana, one expert says the key is to start the conversation when they’re young. Continue reading
Bill Blair on police pot concerns: ‘We’re making sure that they get what they need’
Former Toronto police chief Bill Blair says Canadian cops already have many of the tools they need to contend with legal marijuana. Continue reading
Quebec Liberals still undecided on marijuana legislation
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The Liberal caucus had a lengthy and constructive discussion about pot. They say the problem is the federal government’s July deadline, which does not give them enough time. Continue reading
Teen with bear spray arrested after downtown Saskatoon fight
Police say they arrested a teen a few blocks away from where people were suffering from the effects of bear spray in downtown Saskatoon. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ontario and the no good, horrible, very bad marijuana plan
The point of legalization is to stop punishing consenting adults, to keep marijuana out of the hands of kids, and to eliminate the black market. Not only does Ontario’s plan do little to achieve any of those ends, it may, in fact, prove to be counterproductive. Continue reading
Colorado police chief provides advice to Canadian authorities ahead of pot legalization
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Greenwood Village Police Chief John Jackson is being actively sought by Canadian law enforcement for advice as they prepare for marijuana legalization next summer. Continue reading
