Councillors decide on strict laws for cannabis, tobacco smoking
In a close vote Tuesday, councillors voted to ban cannabis, once it becomes legal, and tobacco products from about 600 city parks. Read More. ...
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Province won’t allow recreational cannabis and vaping lounges
The Saskatchewan government says it won't allow recreational cannabis or vaping lounges to operate in the province, further restricting the number of places people will be allowed to smoke pot when it's legalized on Oct. 17. Read More....
‘That’s going to be an issue’: Lawyers weigh in on apartment smoking and vaping ban
A ban by landlords on tenants smoking or vaping marijuana in their apartments is an issue that's bound to be decided in the courts, say two lawyers. Read More. ...
How police are preparing to catch drivers under the influence of cannabis
With recreational marijuana set to become legal on Oct. 17, police forces across Canada are stepping up efforts to train officers to detect drivers under the influence of the drug. Read More....
Saskatchewan announces fines for improper cannabis use
Fines for improper use of recreational cannabis in Saskatchewan will range from $200 to $2,250 once it is legalized in October. Read More. ...
No tie-dyed/psychedelic labels allowed: branding for cannabis in Canada
Implementation of Canada’s Cannabis Act is now scheduled for October 2018, and federal and provincial governments are scrambling to finalize arrangements for legalization of recreational cannabis production and sales. Read More. ...
Garden centres want right to sell recreational cannabis plants and seeds
Some garden centres say they’re disappointed that they won’t be allowed to sell marijuana seeds or seedlings when recreational cannabis becomes legal in October. Read More. ...
PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – Taxing Medical Cannabis
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Feds unveil cannabis regulations, say past pot conviction may not prevent participation
OTTAWA – Health Canada has unveiled its regulations for legalized recreational marijuana, which provides the parameters for selling, producing, and police enforcement among other aspects of the incoming regime. Read More. ...
Legal pot will roll out differently in Canada than in U.S.
OTTAWA — Mail-order weed? You betcha! With marijuana legalization across Canada on the horizon, the industry is shaping up to look different from the way it does in nine U.S. states that have legalized adult recreational use of the drug. Read More. ...