4-20 celebrated by Lumby man coming to Vernon park to hand out marijuana to those of age
‘Medical’ pot was destined for export to Europe, say Mounties
Province has approved 62 licences, but they still need local approval
The marijuana ban will be for staff in certain “safety-sensitive positions” even when they aren’t at work
Fine set at $230 for smoking cannabis, only $58 for vaping
Island Health expects seniors and first-time stoners will lead to increase in service after Oct. 17
Cannabis still illegal federally south of the border
Local governments face enforcement costs, pressure on farmland
Wholesaler confident 15% markup will eliminate black market
Local governments can prevent construction of concrete ‘bunkers’ in ALR
First Liquor Distribution Branch marijuana store licensed in Kamloops
Province will require background, criminal record checks
Another government monopoly, what could go wrong?
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says some stores open by Oct. 17
Age limit 19, province retains wholesale cannabis monopoly
Health Canada says edible regulation is still more than a year away
Agency says sales data tracks legal marijuana but this will track illicit sales too
