Archive for August, 2015
Vancouver Company Brings Together Dispensaries and Licensed Producers in Second Annual Canadian Cannabis Awards
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015StreetInsider.com Vancouver Company Brings Together Dispensaries and Licensed Producers in Second Annual Canadian Cannabis Awards VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 08/26/15 — Lift Cannabis Co. (http://www.liftcannabis.ca) is pleased to announce that voting has officially opened for the second annual Canadian Cannabis Awards. The first of its kind in Canada, the awards provide an opportunity [...]
Justin Trudeau: Liberal Government Would Look at Overturning Convictions for Marijuana Crimes
Wednesday, August 19th, 2015by Travis Lupick – Georgia Straight Canadians sitting in prison or stuck with a criminal record for crimes related to marijuana have a reason to vote Liberal in this October’s federal election. At an August 19 campaign stop in Vancouver, prime ministerial hopeful Justin Trudeau reiterated a campaign promise to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes. [...]
Hearing to Rule on Victoria Officer’s Claim of Police Discrimination
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015Const. David Bratzer says he was Muzzled for Drug Legalization Views Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist A B.C. Human Rights Tribunal hearing that started on Monday will decide whether a Victoria police officer was discriminated against by the department for his outspoken advocacy of drug legalization and regulation. Const. David Bratzer said the department [...]
Vancouver Island Farmer Hails Hemp as Demand Grows
Monday, August 17th, 2015Carla Wilson / Times Colonist A Vancouver Island farmer is mounting a new effort to promote growing industrial hemp as demand for the products made from the crop increases. Area farmers are expressing interest in growing hemp, said Blake Hunter of Good Seed Hemp Co. Inc., which sells hemp hearts, oils and protein powder. “I [...]
Pot Lounge Legal: Police
Thursday, August 13th, 2015By Joyanne Pursaga, Winnipeg Sun Glenn Price’s former dispensary now just a smoke-up spot for registered users Winnipeg police say a business owner who invites medical marijuana smokers to light up inside his lounge isn’t actually breaking the law. Glenn Price, owner of Your Medical Cannabis Headquarters, re-opened his Main Street store on Tuesday [...]