News Items tag as: marijuana legalization

Kamloops council finalizes last steps before first B.C. pot shop opens
October 16, 2018 - 2:22 PM

KAMLOOPS - The legalization of recreational marijuana is hours away and the City of Kamloops will have the first, and only B.C. pot shop up and running tomorrow morning.
Central Okanagan school district readies itself for legal pot
September 26, 2018 - 11:00 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - While some governments and institutions have asked for more time to prepare for legal cannabis, the Central Okanagan school district is ready to go.
Health Canada medical grow ops continue to defy regulation
November 07, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - With attention focused on the looming legalization of cannabis, it’s easy to forget the existing Health Canada medical cannabis home production program is still very much in existence.
Kelowna council wants slice of marijuana tax pie to pay for enforcement
October 30, 2017 - 2:18 PM

KELOWNA - Mayor Colin Basran and city councillors had many questions and suggestions about Kelowna’s response to a provincial survey on looming marijuana legalization.
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Kamloops council finalizes last steps before first B.C. pot shop opens