Department of National Defence establishes recreational cannabis policy
With marijuana legalization just around the corner, the Department of National Defence wants to ensure the rules are clear to its more than 100,000 members. Continue reading
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Canopy Growth head talks U.S. expansion plans after $5B investment
Chief executive Bruce Linton says he has lined up an option to acquire a “humongous” greenhouse in California as part of a broader strategy to enter the U.S. market quickly, even though the drug is currently illegal at the federal level. Continue reading
Smiths Falls cannabis company Tweed prepares for privatized pot sales
Workers at Tweed — Smiths Falls’ large cannabis producer — react to pot privatization. Continue reading
B.C. residents almost half as likely to say they’d driven high as other Canadians: StatsCan
More than 14 per cent of Canadians admitted to driving within two hours of toking up. In B.C., that number was eight per cent. Continue reading
Nearly 15% of cannabis users have driven within 2 hours of using: StatsCan
In addition, one in seven cannabis users with a driver’s licence said they had got behind the wheel at least once within two hours of using the drug in the past three months. Continue reading
Veterinarian warns dog owners on cannabis risks, saying cases come in weekly
A veterinarian is warning dog owners to be careful with cannabis, saying her clinic is treating about one dog per week for marijuana toxicity. Continue reading
Despite calls, Ottawa won’t decriminalize drugs apart from cannabis
As the opioid epidemic washes over the country, Montreal and Toronto are echoing Vancouver and urging the federal government to treat drug use as a public health issue Continue reading
Legal marijuana dispensaries in Kelowna won’t happen until next year
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The City of Kelowna says marijuana dispensaries may not be able to operate in city limits until next year, possible next summer. Continue reading
Saint John Police Force urging caution ahead of marijuana legalization
With the legalization of recreational cannabis fast approaching, the Saint John Police Force is warning motorists not to drive under the influence of drugs. 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
