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Kelowna driver spotted with crack pipe tells police he was ‘only’ smoking pot
“Perhaps he didn’t realize it’s illegal to be impaired by any drugs while driving- including cannabis.”
iN NUMBERS: Weed, yes, but few British Columbians support more legalization
British Columbians are pretty clear: No more tinkering with legalization of harder drugs.
Kelowna researchers find magic mushroom microdoses boost mood temporarily
“These findings help clarify when and how microdosing effects are felt.”
They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does. “You know what bothers me?…
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time, she didn’t see the need to reach out for help. “I didn’t think cannabis was a big deal,” the 24-year-old…
It’s possible to get addicted to pot. Here’s what to know
Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and 40 states…
What you should know about having cannabis in your vehicle in BC
Transporting cannabis in a vehicle legally is something a lot of people don’t think about.
‘It almost broke me:’ For Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis retailers it’s been a tough 7 years since legalization
“I didn’t ever expect it was going to be easy, but certainly I didn’t think it was going to be this difficult.”
‘It’s complex’: The trials and tribulations of a Kamloops gardener’s first foray into cannabis
“People who are experienced have been supportive and happy to share what they know.”
Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren’t dominating the black market
“The black market’s never going to go away but I think there’s a way where the government can still make money without gouging the producers.”
Penticton ‘potio’ weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
“There’s no monetization.”
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it “wacky tobacky”.
Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.”
North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he’s tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a state where products…
Strawberry dilemma: Buy cheap American or more pricey Okanagan grown
“All Canadians, we should help each other here. All farmers, local farmers. That’d be good for the country. Why are we shipping money out of the country, right? Why not keep all the money here?”