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Okanagan men sentenced in U.S. for smuggling pot in hollowed out logs
VERNON – After an eleven-year battle with the justice system, four Okanagan men extradited to…
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…
How a Vernon dispensary helps patients overcome opioid addiction with marijuana substitute
VERNON – Michael was only in his 20s when he was first prescribed opiates for…
Health Canada medical grow ops continue to defy regulation
KELOWNA – With attention focused on the looming legalization of cannabis, it’s easy to forget…
Kelowna council wants slice of marijuana tax pie to pay for enforcement
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran and city councillors had many questions and suggestions about Kelowna’s…
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.…
Medical marijuana company expects to become ‘significant employer’ in Lumby
LUMBY – True Leaf Medicine has big plans for Lumby. The company, which launched a…
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…
Annual 4-20 events in Kamloops bring a police presence
KAMLOOPS – As long as demonstrators keep things peaceful, they won't be smoked out of…
Pot activist returns to Kelowna exactly one year after Calgary arrest
KELOWNA – The marijuana activist who was arrested while giving away free cannabis seeds on…
Vernon lawyer argues Okanagan pot case in Canada’s highest court
VERNON – A local marijuana case centred around the validity of a search warrant was…