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Should recreational psychedelic drugs be legalized in Canada?

It has been nearly four years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, and many people may have thought grey-market dispensaries were a quirky part of Vancouver’s past, but history…

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Robert WE Laurie, Ad Lucem Law Corporation

Business of Cannabis (BofC) Live with Robert W.E. Laurie, Ad Lucem Law Corporation joins BofC Live to talk about the future of cannabis on First Nations’ land as well as…

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Globe and Mail

Cities cannot restrict medical-marijuana sales, B.C. dispensaries argue in court

ities cannot restrict medical-marijuana sales, B.C. dispensaries argue in court. Mike Hager. Vancouver. Published September 4, 2018.

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New York Times

Vancouver, Canada’s Marijuana Capital, Struggles to Tame the Black Market

VANCOUVER — In the pot-friendly city of Vancouver, illegal marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks outlets, and among the most popular is Weeds, Glass and Gifts.

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Attorney Robert Laurie Talks Prohibition and Regulation Ahead of the ICBC

When you are in the cannabis industry, have been arrested for a cannabis offense, or contemplating a cannabis business, it is great to have a good lawyer on your side.

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Freedom Leaf

The View from Vancouver: Inside Canada’s Legalization Challenge

On October 17, regulated cannabis sales will begin in the Great White North. But some industry veterans there are questioning whether Canada is doing it the right way.

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Cannabis Industry Tackles Justice Reform With ‘Last Prisoner Project’

Industry icon Steve DeAngelo launches fundraising effort with infused dinner at Jim Belushi’s Brentwood home.

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Pot stores argue Vancouver condoned illegal sales with licensing program

A lawyer for several medical marijuana dispensaries has urged a B.C. Supreme Court judge to toss out an application to close the shops, saying the federal government failed to include…

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Financial Post

B.C. lawyer says medical marijuana users should have right to buy pot in stores

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for several medical marijuana dispensaries has urged a B.C. Supreme Court judge to toss out an application to close the shops, saying the federal government failed…

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Lawyer urges B.C. Supreme Court to toss application to close medical marijuana dispensaries

Lawyer urges B.C. Supreme Court to toss application to close medical marijuana dispensaries

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Vancouver Courier

B.C. Court of Appeal orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close

B.C. Court of Appeal orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close

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These unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries have been ordered to close

The B.C. Court of Appeal denied the dispensary owners’ request to stay British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Christopher Hinkson’s December order that dozens of illegal cannabis dispensaries that were named…

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The Georgia Straight

B.C. Supreme Court orders Vancouver’s cannabis dispensaries to shut down

As part of B.C.’s Cannabis Regulation Engagement initiative, stakeholders in the cannabis industry have been invited to submit their feedback to the province.

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The Georgia Straight

After dispensary cannabis rejuvenates a life, patient fears loss of access to grey market medicine

When John De Villa experienced his first grand mal seizure at age 44, doctors couldn’t tell him what had caused it. The otherwise healthy software technician wasn’t born with epilepsy,…

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The Georgia Straight

B.C. Independent Cannabis Association calls on province to incorporate best actors from illicit market

As part of B.C.’s Cannabis Regulation Engagement initiative, stakeholders in the cannabis industry have been invited to submit their feedback to the province. This is one stakeholder’s submission. Not a…

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B.C. Supreme Court orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis stores to close

The City of Vancouver launched a petition to try to get a court order requiring dispensaries that did not have city-issued business licences to get them, and to pay city-issued…

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National Post

Lawyer urges B.C. Supreme Court to toss application to close medical marijuana dispensaries

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for several medical marijuana dispensaries has urged a B.C. Supreme Court judge to toss out an application to close the shops, saying the federal government failed…

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The Times Colonist

Pot-consumption site merits licence, lawyer tells Victoria city council

The Terp City cannabis lounge in Victoria is “a safe consumption site,” and Victoria’s refusal to issue it a business licence flies in the face of common sense, its lawyer…

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The Times Colonist

Sessions. #PoweredByAmple #SessionsTO2019

Join Ample Organics and Business of Cannabis for a full day of live streaming interviews and insight starting at 9 a.m. and running through 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

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Push for pot lounge in Victoria goes up in smoke

Victoria councillors have refused an appeal for a business licence by a cannabis lounge. Terp City owner Kyle Cheyne applied in April 2017 to operate a members-only, 19-years-and-over, private club…

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POT TV

Cannabis Culture News LIVE: Marijuana Task Force or Task Farce?

POT TV – Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE for the latest news and views on pot politics and the marijuana community. In this episode: Canada’s Marijuana Task Force has submitted…

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POT TV

The THC Show with Neil Magnuson – Episode 3

Cannabis activist Neil Magnuson offers truth, hope and change LIVE at 4pm pt. He follows up with the legal battle of compassion club operator Jerry Martin’s constitutional challenge. He also…

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POT TV

Cannabis Culture News LIVE: High Score Levels Up

POT TV – Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE every Friday at 4PM PT on Pot TV, with your host Jeremiah Vandermeer.

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POT TV

Australian Green Party Fights for Cannabis Access on ABC

Continuing their fight for patient access, the Australian Green Party made their case on ABC’s Lateline. Green leader Richard di Natale, a former general practitioner, fielded concerns of the medical…

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POT TV

Cannabis Culture News LIVE: The Return of Reefer Madness

POT TV – Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE every Friday on Pot TV for the latest news and views on the marijuana community, with your host Jeremiah Vandermeer, CEO of…

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Vancouver Public Hearings on Dispensary's

Vancouver Dispensary Public Hearings, June 2015 Lawyer Rob Laurie presenting at the Vancouver city council public hearings into the proposed licence regulations for marijuana dispensary's

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A lawyer explains Canadian cannabis law and its effect on medicinal access

Robert Laurie of Ad Lucem Law Corporation explains how Canadian recreational cannabis law has effected medicinal access.

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City News (News 1130)

Local shop decrees window fogging

CityNews is the title of news and current affairs programming on Rogers Sports & Media's Citytv network in Canada. Local shop decrees window fogging

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International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC)

International Cannabis Business Conference Vancouver 2019

International Export and Commerce - International Cannabis Business Conference Vancouver 2019

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