Drug traffickers are using World Cup merchandise to smuggle cocaine
Some South American drug traffickers appear to be trying to take advantage of FIFA World Cup fervour to smuggle cocaine in soccer merchandise. Continue reading
Marijuana
Bob Layton: To your health
Ottawa wants healthy eating … and marijuana? Continue reading
Roughriders’ Duron Carter pleads guilty to marijuana possession in Manitoba
Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duron Carter has pleaded guilty to his marijuana possession charge in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Drug bust nets six arrests, 100,000 methamphetamine pills: Ottawa police
100,000 methamphetamine pills were seized, as well as four handguns with hollow point ammunition and extended magazines during the operation that began Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors concerned about tight timeline on pot legalization
“They say it’s coming, they say there’s money to assist, but it’s not here. Whether it’s here by October, that’s anybody’s guess,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson. Continue reading
Mixed compliance as deadline for some Vernon pot shops to cease sales passes
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The city gave four marijuana retailers, that didn’t register covenants, until last Friday to stop selling marijuana. Continue reading
Cannabis announcement sets a date, but leaves questions about marijuana in Saskatchewan unanswered
By Colton Praill Reporter
Even with a 17 week period between the announcement and the official date, the lack of clarity will result in some retailers choosing not to open on October 17. Continue reading
8 people facing pot charges after man and woman turn themselves in to police
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
After numerous attempts to locate a man and a woman connected to an investigation into the illegal operation of a cannabis dispensary in Regina – the two have turned themselves into the police and have been subsequently charged. Continue reading
Is Kelowna ready for legal marijuana?
October 17th is date that Prime Minister Trudeau has set for the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Continue reading
Who wins, who loses from later-than-expected marijuana legalization date
The government had initially promised eight to 12 weeks for final preparations. That’s been extended to 17 weeks, and not everyone will be happy. Continue reading
