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Health Canada warning about ‘copycat’ cannabis products

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Health Canada is warning about illegal cannabis edibles that can cause harm when swallowed, especially for children and pets

Open house on cannabis regulations goes Wednesday night

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Resident are invited to share their thoughts, and learn more about recreational cannabis regulations at...

Powell River preparing for marijuana legalization

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The city of Powell River is getting set for the oncoming legalization of marijuana. “We are...

Preparations start for retail and online non-medical marijuana sales

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is working to open the first government-operated non-medical cannabis retail store...

Have Your Say on Recreational Pot Regulations

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There’s still time to have your say on how British Columbia should regulate the use of non-medical cannabis when...

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