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Cannabis
Why B.C. has the lowest (legal) weed sales per capita
For decades, British Columbia has been known for its B.C. Bud and cannabis culture but…
350 pounds of pot seized in B.C. traffic stop
A traffic stop for a driver's licence infraction on Highway 3, near Salmo in the…
For a second time, Vernon council overturns pot shop ban
The City of Vernon has rolled back a moratorium that restricted the number of pot…
Okanagan’s third government-run cannabis store planned for Kelowna
Kamloops got the first government-run cannabis store the day pot was legalized on Oct. 17,…
Opening of BC Cannabis Store in Penticton delayed until new year
It’s taking a little longer for Penticton’s BC Cannabis store to open than originally hoped.…
No more illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops
All 13 illegal cannabis dispensaries have closed their doors in Kamloops. A new temporary business…
Mounties bust illegal grow op in Kelowna
A search warrant West Kelowna RCMP executed on a residence in Joe Rich turned up…
Regional cannabis headquarters is on the table when West Kelowna considers proposal
A proposed B.C. government regional headquarters for cannabis will be on the line during a…
Cannabis edibles are legal tomorrow but you won’t be able to buy any
One year after the production and smoking cannabis became legal in Canada, it’s now time…
Enderby area dubbed ‘Greenderby’ as pot shops bloom
ENDERBY – Dubbed 'Greenderby' by one visiting elder, pockets of Splatsín First Nations land around…
Illegal cannabis grow op busted in Keremeos
KEREMEOS – More than 500 plants were seized in an RCMP raid of a marijuana…
As forestry jobs plummet in B.C., cannabis is just ramping up
KELOWNA – While Tolko’s lumber mill has been indefinitely closed in Kelowna and cutbacks are…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
Illegal Vernon cannabis store busted by provincial pot police
VERNON – A well-known downtown Vernon pot shop has been shut down. Ocean Sprouts Organic…
B.C. Liquor branch calls for edible cannabis supplier
With the next stage of cannabis legalization slated for Oct. 17, the B.C. Liquor Distribution…
Here’s what you need to know about B.C.’s new pot police
KAMLOOPS — A newly formed law enforcement agency swooped into Kamloops last week to seize…
Backyard pot plant raid in B.C. likely to spark changes to cannabis laws
KAMLOOPS – A Revelstoke garden tour that led to the seizure of three marijuana plants may…
Penticton’s first retail cannabis store opens this weekend
PENTICTON – Penticton’s first retail cannabis store opens on Saturday. Spirit Leaf Penticton opens to…
Illegal cannabis dispensaries in Kamloops raided by provincial community safety unit
KAMLOOPS — Police and signs of product seizure could be seen at two illegal cannabis…
More research needed before cannabis drinks become reality: UBCO professor
KELOWNA – Health Canada regulations on the production of cannabis beverages are coming in the…
Vernon puts freeze on cannabis stores
VERNON – Vernon has put a stop to any more pot shops opening in the…
From pub to pot shop: Two Vernon businesses venture into a new market
VERNON – Two Vernon pubs are expanding their businesses by branching out into the recreational…
Kelowna’s legal pot smokers should mark Thursday on their calendars
KELOWNA – If all goes well – and their order arrives in time – Hobo…
Nine months after legalization, Salmon Arm tops list of licenced pot shops in B.C.
KELOWNA – When cannabis was legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the first legal…