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Saturday, November 28th, 2015Joanna Plucinska Time Magazine Nov. 16, 2015 New Justice Minister asked to set up legal framework Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on Canada’s newly appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Jody Wilson-Raybould to look into implementing marijuana legalization in the country. In a mandate letter written to Wilson-Raybould, published on Friday, Trudeau [...]
CANNABOND Sales Over
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015BY TED SMITHIN ACTIVISM · BLOG · CANADA · FULL · LEGAL — 28 OCT, 2015 Ted Smith Twelve years after releasing CANNABONDS, sales are officially ending today. Anyone wanting to get the promised quarter ounce of cannabis will have to wait until 3 months after the new laws legalizing cannabis are passed before they [...]
Doctors say prescription pot rules too strict
Friday, October 9th, 2015Globalnews.ca October 9, 2015 10:52 am Doctors say prescription pot rules too strict By Gemma Karstens-Smith The Canadian Press VANCOUVER – The Canadian Medical Association and the federal government apply a far more rigid standard to prescribing marijuana than other drugs, resulting in negative — or even deadly — consequences, say experts from the B.C. Centre [...]
Medical Cannabis Advocacy Groups Call For Boycott Of Nevada State Athletic Commission Following Nick Diaz Ruling
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015Pro MMA Now Medical Cannabis Advocacy Groups Call For Boycott Of Nevada State Athletic Commission Following Nick Diaz Ruling Posted by: Pro MMA Now Staff on September 22, 2015 I am a former Canadian Boxing Champion, retired professional boxer and mixed martial artist, prescribed medical cannabis patient, and a health and wellness advisor at the [...]
Ottawa orders pot dispensaries to close, threatens to send in the Mounties
Thursday, September 10th, 2015The Globe and Mail Ottawa orders pot dispensaries to close, threatens to send in the Mounties MIKE HAGER VANCOUVER — The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Sep. 10, 2015 Health Canada has sent out cease-and-desist letters to at least a handful of illegal marijuana dispensaries and compassion clubs across the country, warning the RCMP could raid them [...]
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 [...]
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