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Lessons learned from Washington state’s experience with legalizing pot
Description
April 20, 2016
As pot enthusiasts get ready to light up on the annual cannabis day 4/20, B.C. NDP justice critic Mike Farnworth tells Global News what lessons our Washington state neighbours learned when marijuana was legalized in July 2012.
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Lessons learned from Washington state’s experience with legalizing pot06:23 | April 20, 2016
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B.C.’s toxic drug supply claimed the lives of 155 people in October00:37 | December 9, 2024
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Former Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter suffers ‘medical emergency’00:43 | December 6, 2024
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Transit authority increasing service ahead of Taylor Swift concerts01:16 | December 2, 2024
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Stalled train in Crescent Beach traps residents in community00:48 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of Trumps tariff threat, Conservative House leader Á’a:líya Warbus23:12 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?23:05 | November 22, 2024
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Video shows Octopus holding on during B.C.’s bomb cyclone01:10 | November 21, 2024
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B.C. premier announces cabinet with new MLA’s taking on roles09:08 | November 18, 2024
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B.C. police want to speak with man connected to $13K cheese heist00:29 | November 14, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Eastside Culture Crawl01:36 | November 14, 2024
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Downtown Eastside basketball group uplifts Indigenous community01:48 | November 12, 2024
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Life and legacy of former B.C. premier John Horgan18:57 | November 12, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Lumiere Festival lights up Vancouver01:50 | November 8, 2024
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WorkSafe BC investigates after Vancouver crane drops load on East Hastings00:56 | October 29, 2024
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B.C. animal protection officers seize dog dragged by vehicle00:33 | October 17, 2024
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Timeline of when to expect heavy rain as first atmospheric river of season hits B.C.03:02 | October 17, 2024
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Focus BC: Countdown to the 2024 provincial election23:32 | October 11, 2024
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B.C. election leaders’ debate: Who came out on top?04:24 | October 8, 2024
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Focus BC: Political strategy in the upcoming 2024 provincial election23:29 | October 4, 2024
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B.C. party leaders hold feisty first debate in 2024 provincial election campaign04:23 | October 2, 2024
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Affordability discussed at B.C. leaders radio debate02:15 | October 2, 2024
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Focus BC: Look back at first week of election campaign23:56 | September 27, 2024
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Video shows Coquitlam man surprised by black bear and chased out of garage00:27 | September 24, 2024
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Strong winds, heavy rain, expected as special weather statement issued in B.C.02:49 | September 24, 2024
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Grain workers go on strike at Metro Vancouver terminals01:52 | September 24, 2024
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Focus BC: Provincial election campaign kicks off at UBCM23:04 | September 20, 2024
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Focus BC: David Eby and John Rustad look ahead to provincial election23:13 | September 13, 2024
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BC NDP leader David Eby says his party could end provincial ‘consumer carbon tax’00:33 | September 12, 2024
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Work underway to save a boat sinking at False Creek dock00:39 | September 11, 2024
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Local woman making a ‘pawsitive’ difference with healthy dog treats01:33 | September 5, 2024
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Chocolate business offers a taste of Mexico at local farmers’ markets01:40 | September 5, 2024
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Lessons learned from Washington state’s experience with legalizing pot06:23 | April 20, 2016
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B.C.’s toxic drug supply claimed the lives of 155 people in October00:37 | December 9, 2024
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Former Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter suffers ‘medical emergency’00:43 | December 6, 2024
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Transit authority increasing service ahead of Taylor Swift concerts01:16 | December 2, 2024
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Stalled train in Crescent Beach traps residents in community00:48 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of Trumps tariff threat, Conservative House leader Á’a:líya Warbus23:12 | November 29, 2024
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?23:05 | November 22, 2024
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Video shows Octopus holding on during B.C.’s bomb cyclone01:10 | November 21, 2024
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B.C. premier announces cabinet with new MLA’s taking on roles09:08 | November 18, 2024
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B.C. police want to speak with man connected to $13K cheese heist00:29 | November 14, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Eastside Culture Crawl01:36 | November 14, 2024
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Downtown Eastside basketball group uplifts Indigenous community01:48 | November 12, 2024
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Life and legacy of former B.C. premier John Horgan18:57 | November 12, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Lumiere Festival lights up Vancouver01:50 | November 8, 2024
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WorkSafe BC investigates after Vancouver crane drops load on East Hastings00:56 | October 29, 2024
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Video shows Coquitlam man surprised by black bear and chased out of garage00:27 | September 24, 2024
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Strong winds, heavy rain, expected as special weather statement issued in B.C.02:49 | September 24, 2024
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Grain workers go on strike at Metro Vancouver terminals01:52 | September 24, 2024
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Focus BC: Provincial election campaign kicks off at UBCM23:04 | September 20, 2024
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Focus BC: David Eby and John Rustad look ahead to provincial election23:13 | September 13, 2024
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BC NDP leader David Eby says his party could end provincial ‘consumer carbon tax’00:33 | September 12, 2024
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Work underway to save a boat sinking at False Creek dock00:39 | September 11, 2024
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Local woman making a ‘pawsitive’ difference with healthy dog treats01:33 | September 5, 2024
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Chocolate business offers a taste of Mexico at local farmers’ markets01:40 | September 5, 2024
Lessons learned from Washington state’s experience with legalizing pot
Description
April 20, 2016
As pot enthusiasts get ready to light up on the annual cannabis day 4/20, B.C. NDP justice critic Mike Farnworth tells Global News what lessons our Washington state neighbours learned when marijuana was legalized in July 2012.
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