VPD Chief says Vancouver will be ready for legal pot
“No matter what the timeline is I’ll tell you we’re going to make it work here in Vancouver but the timeline will be tight and it’s going to be a challenge.” Continue reading
Pot Legalization
COMMENTARY: Let’s be blunt, pot legalization is already a mess
That we have political leaders willing to acknowledge wrongs is good, having them actually do something about it is better. Continue reading
Pot to dominate talk as justice ministers meet in Vancouver
Marijuana legalization will be at the top of the agenda when Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould sits down with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Vancouver today. Continue reading
Government to unveil ‘Alberta Cannabis Framework’ this fall: spokesperson
The Alberta government said Friday it is on track to release draft framework this fall on how the province will manage the legalization of marijuana. Continue reading
Colorado police chief warns pot legalization could lead to more traffic fatalities
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“For people to say it has nothing to do with legalization, it’s absolute false logic.” Continue reading
Legalizing pot should take into account ‘systemic racism’: Liberal MP
Liberal MP Greg Fergus says the plan to legalize marijuana should take into account the fact that the black community has been disproportionately criminalized for using the drug. Continue reading
Province should put more restrictions on recreational pot: CMHA Ontario
Among other recommendations, the Ontario branch of the CHMA is asking for tax revenue to be put back into the mental health and addiction sector. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: We shouldn’t tolerate another year of pot arrests
How many more thousands of Canadians will be charged with pot possession over the next twelve months while nervous and fretful politicians fret about zoning regulations? Continue reading
Liberals urged to discuss plan for UN drug treaties as pot legalization looms
Experts say Canada’s lack of clarity could cause confusion on the global stage. Continue reading
Construction underway on 800K square-foot cannabis facility near Edmonton airport
A groundbreaking ceremony was held south of Edmonton Friday morning on what’s touted to be the largest cannabis production facilities of its kind in the world. Continue reading
