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Marijuana
What pot legalization will look like in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Marijuana legalization has been on the agenda of the federal government since Prime…
Charges possible after search and seizure at Williams Lake marijuana dispensary
WILLIAMS LAKE – A second search warrant has been executed at a Williams Lake pot…
How a Shuswap man smuggled loads of cocaine, ecstasy and pot across the border
He used a fictitious company, helicopters, and encrypted Blackberries to move the drugs back and…
Alberta cannabis company to build facility in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – An Alberta cannabis production company is expected to produce millions of grams of…
Vernon politician says something must be done to regulate public pot use
VERNON – A proposed smoking bylaw in Vernon is getting some early support from several…
Bus drivers ask Vernon council to ban smoking in public spaces
VERNON – Vernon transit drivers want the City of Vernon to ban smoking cigarettes, joints…
“It’s going to be massive”: What pot legalization means for the economy in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Just how much of an economic impact is legalization of marijuana going to…
Calling about cannabis: Kelowna already hearing from would-be pot shop operators
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has already received a flurry of phone calls in…
Only one week left to buy weed from Kelowna dispensaries
KELOWNA – It appears the City of Kelowna is getting its wish: Most marijuana dispensaries…
Shuswap man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking following extradition to U.S.
A Shuswap man recently extradited to the U.S. on allegations of drug trafficking continues to…
Okanagan companies see cannabis stocks soar during ‘green gold rush’
OKANAGAN – The “green rush” for Canadian marijuana stocks in advance of legalization next summer…
Government approved cannabis facility expected to break ground soon in Lumby
VERNON – A medical marijuana company has the green light from Health Canada to build…
Alleged Shuswap drug smuggler turns himself in after losing extradition battle in court
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap man accused of participating in a massive cross-border drug smuggling operation…
City of Kamloops wants to know what you think about pot shop regulations
KAMLOOPS – As the intended date for federal marijuana legalization approaches, provinces and cities across…
Kelowna RCMP raid legal grow-op with alleged ties to Hells Angels
KELOWNA – In what can only be described as a joint operation, Kelowna RCMP say…
Health Canada medical grow ops continue to defy regulation
KELOWNA – With attention focused on the looming legalization of cannabis, it’s easy to forget…
It’s a ‘free for all’ for Vernon pot shops operating without business licenses
“RIGHT NOW IT’S A FREE FOR ALL” VERNON – Daniel Didio opened a marijuana dispensary…
Vernon council considers changing the rules of the game for pot shops
VERNON – Vernon council is considering putting restrictions on the storefront sale of marijuana. Coun.…
Researchers at UBCO, TRU playing catch-up on cannabis’ health and commercial potential
KELOWNA – With legalization looming, it’s high time to figure out what else cannabis is…
Marijuana 101: Okanagan College launches new course about pot industry
OKANAGAN – A new course at Okanagan College will teach students about the emerging marijuana…
McDONALD: Hot boxing the closet: Are you willing to come out as a pot head?
OPINION Does she or doesn’t she, only her hairdresser knows for sure… If you’re old…
Mandatory minimums for growing marijuana in B.C. tossed after Kelowna case sets precedent
KELOWNA – The outcome of a Kelowna court case has changed the legal landscape for…
No jail time for Vernon man who suffered burns to 85 per cent of his body during pot oil explosion
“HE’S GOING TO HAVE THESE DEFORMITIES FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE” VERNON – A…
Robbers couldn’t get past security at licensed North Okanagan grow-op
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