January 18, 2025

Weeding out issues in the medical marijuana industry

Neighbours of medicinal marijuana grow-ops are demanding that the government do more to regulate the industry. They are furious that their once tranquil neighbourhood now has more crime and they have to deal with strong odours and potential health effects.

U.S. statements about lifetime bans concern medical marijuana users

By Niall McCrossan, Spoke News Canadians will be denied entry to the United States for using marijuana legally, working in Canada’s legal marijuana industry and for investing in the industry, according to a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection official. Executive assistant commissioner for the office of field operations, Todd Owen, said last week that the U.S. does not plan on changing its policies to account for the legalization of … Continued

Legalized cannabis just weeks away

By Jessica Towriss, Spoke News With Canada’s legalization of marijuana effective Oct. 17, many citizens are concerned about how the Region of Waterloo is going to regulate and control these changes. With billions of dollars invested, Canada is scurrying to ready itself before the legalization occurs. There has been much preparation for this day and the Waterloo Regional Police Service has indicated it is ready to tackle the legalization head-on. … Continued