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1 CN SN: PUB LTE: Pot PrincipleThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:StarPhoenix, The (CN SN) Author:Hopkins, Deb Area:Saskatchewan Lines:29 Added:12/30/2016

It is laughable that the federal government is focusing so dutifully on issues around the legalization of marijuana.

Any adult in Canada can walk into virtually any store and buy one of the most deadly products on earth - tobacco. This product is clearly connected with the suffering and death of millions of people each year and yet cigarettes are there for anyone to buy.

Invoking the precautionary principle on pot smoking is laudable, but why don't we use the same approach to the sale of tobacco products, particularly when many people are recipients of second-hand smoke not of their choosing?

Deb Hopkins, Saskatoon

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2 CN ON: Study Injects New Life Into Safe Needle Site DebateThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:London Free Press (CN ON) Author:Richmond, Randy Area:Ontario Lines:83 Added:12/30/2016

Heavy with needle users, London could move a step closer in February to a supervised injection site for drug-addicted residents amid renewed debate about the idea.

The results of a feasibility study that surveyed 200 current and former needle users, as well as police, politicians, and social service and health agency representatives, is to be released in early February, Christopher Mackie, the Middlesex-London medical officer of health, said Wednesday.

That study won't suggest a location or timeline to establish a site, but one area Conservative MP already is raising the alarm about the possibility.

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3CN AB: Calgary Police Raise Alarm Over Fatal Collisions Linked ToThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:Calgary Herald (CN AB) Author:Cole, Yolande Area:Alberta Lines:Excerpt Added:12/30/2016

When they're having these medical emergencies, their car turns into a missile with nobody at the controls.

In a year when three fatal collisions were linked to drugs, Calgary police are increasingly concerned about people driving under the influence.

In 2015, there were no fatal crashes specifically related to drugs. Police are hoping the deaths this year isn't a trend that will continue into 2017.

Staff Sgt. Paul Stacey with the Calgary police traffic section noted there is a lot of uncertainty about potential effects as federal marijuana legislation comes into play next year.

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4 CN ON: LTE: Since When Did Smoking Pot Become Fun?Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:Hamilton Spectator (CN ON) Author:Margueratt, Jim Area:Ontario Lines:26 Added:12/30/2016

RE: 18 years is too young for legal marijuana (Dec.16)

In this editorial, John Roe's first sentence is: "When the recreational use of marijuana becomes legal in Canada in the next few years, how old should you have to be to join in the fun?"

Since when did the recreational use of marijuana become fun? Just asking.

Jim Margueratt, Burlington

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5 CN BC: B.C. Residents Concerned By Drug CrisisThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:Globe and Mail (Canada) Author:Woo, Andrea Area:British Columbia Lines:106 Added:12/30/2016

Survey finds British Columbians possess desire for action and are also willing to consider radical options for addiction treatment

British Columbians are deeply concerned about the overdose crisis and want to see improved access to addiction treatment - but, faced with an unprecedented number of drug deaths in the province, they're also willing to consider more radical options such as the legalization of hard drugs.

Those are some of the findings of a new survey by the Mustel Group, conducted for the InnerChange Foundation, a Vancouver-based non-profit that supports research in mental health and addiction. The survey provides a snapshot of provincial attitudes on substance-use disorder, and which initiatives people are willing to support amid the province's worst overdose crisis on record. It's expected that more than 800 people will have died of illicit drug overdoses by year's end; health and justice officials, politicians and activists have called for a broad range of remedies from increasing the number of treatment beds to legalization.

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6CN SN: Column: Legalizing Drugs Could Allow For More ControlThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:Regina Leader-Post (CN SN) Author:Nelson, Chris Area:Saskatchewan Lines:Excerpt Added:12/30/2016

We need to wage war against dope like we did against smoking

Arguing that smoking dope is safer than drinking booze is akin to stating that getting shot in the leg is preferable to taking one in the head.

Yet, that's the argument often used by pro-pot crusaders, as we debate the minutiae about what age should Canadians be allowed to legally buy weed. Well, folks, that bus long ago left the station - kids can already get a hold of dope with little effort.

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7CN SN: Column: Legalizing Drugs Could Allow For More ControlThu, 29 Dec 2016
Source:StarPhoenix, The (CN SN) Author:Nelson, Chris Area:Saskatchewan Lines:Excerpt Added:12/30/2016

Arguing that smoking dope is safer than drinking booze is akin to stating that getting shot in the leg is preferable to taking one in the head.

Yet, that's the argument often used by pro-pot crusaders, as we debate the minutiae about what age should Canadians be allowed to legally buy weed. Well, folks, that bus long ago left the station - kids can already get a hold of dope with little effort.

Don't get me wrong; let's legalize the stuff. In fact, we should decriminalize every other drug, because the entire campaign to treat addiction as a matter of legality rather than mental health is among the deadliest and costliest exercises society has tried.

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8CN BC: Gov'ts Grapple With Weed Rules In 2017Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Tri-City News (Port Coquitlam, CN BC) Author:Cleugh, Janis Area:British Columbia Lines:Excerpt Added:12/29/2016

GOV'TS GRAPPLE WITH WEED RULES IN 2017

Cops, city staff rework policies in face of law change

With federal legislation set to be introduced this spring to legalize marijuana across Canada, city staff and police in the Tri-Cities may have to rejig their policies.

Port Coquitlam - which already has a storefront dispensary selling recreational pot, contrary to Health Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as well as city regulations - is keeping a close eye on the proposed changes.

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9 CN MB: PUB LTE: Another Take On TokesWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Winnipeg Free Press (CN MB) Author:White, Stan Area:Manitoba Lines:27 Added:12/29/2016

Pamela McColl is guilty of some backwards thinking. Eight decades of cannabis (marijuana) prohibition has proven to be "experimenting with dangerous drug policies" and "risky public-health policy," not the other way around.

Insinuating cannabis laws involve "evidence-based drug policy" could not be farther from the truth. Cannabis prohibition and persecution was orchestrated from the beginning out of greed and racism. If cannabis were discovered today for the first time, it would be hailed as a miracle plant.

Stan White

Dillon, CO

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10 CN MB: Quarter Of Adults Would Try Pot If Legal: PollWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Winnipeg Free Press (CN MB) Author:sanders, Carol Area:Manitoba Lines:131 Added:12/29/2016

If marijuana is legalized in this province, nearly one-quarter of Manitoba adults say they're prepared to get some. Rich or poor, NDP or Progressive Conservative, man or woman, young or middle-aged - tens of thousands are likely to try some pot.

The Winnipeg Free Press/Probe Research Inc. survey asked, "If marijuana becomes legal in Canada, how likely would you be to use it even just once?" Twenty-four per cent - nearly one-quarter of a million adult Manitobans - said they would be likely to use it.

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11 CN BC: Temporary OD Prevention Site Pops-Up In RutlandWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Kelowna Capital News (CN BC) Author:Zielinski, Jen Area:British Columbia Lines:77 Added:12/29/2016

No one actually used the pop-up overdose prevention site that appeared near Roxy Park, Monday afternoon in Kelowna.

While some residents issued their displeasure to other media at the sight of a small tent and community members gathered in the cold - organizers of the pop-up site say the event went over very well.

Okanagan College Professor and former NDP candidate Norah Bowman along with former Kelowna city Councillor Michelle Rule were the two who hosted the Overdose Prevention pop-up site in Rutland.

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12 CN BC: Saving Lives On The StripWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Surrey Leader (CN BC) Author:Diakiw, Kevin Area:British Columbia Lines:107 Added:12/29/2016

Doug Nickerson is never without a naloxone kit, which he says he has used 113 times

He walks Surrey's notorious strip in Whalley, always carrying a naloxone kit.

Having being saved five times from the life-saving naloxone, Doug Nickerson now puts it to use for others he sees on Surrey's most battle worn street.

"I don't go anywhere without a naloxone kit," said Nickerson. "I hang a kit on my belt loop and away I go. Always have it."

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13 CN BC: West Shore First Responders On Front Lines Of Drug OverdoseWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Goldstream Gazette (Victoria, CN BC) Author:Engqvist, Katherine Area:British Columbia Lines:80 Added:12/29/2016

Firefighters treating increasing numbers of drug overdose victims

In the middle of another devastating month for drug overdoses in Greater Victoria, West Shore first responders continue to be on the front lines of some of these calls.

"Our hearts go out to the families that are dealing with these types of emergencies," said Langford Fire Rescue Capt. Lance Caven. He added that the Langford department, along with other West Shore firefighters, are "responding to these calls as part of a team."

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14 Canada: Feds Moving Ahead On Marijuana LegalizationWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Okotoks Western Wheel (CN AB) Author:Conrad, Krista Area:Canada Lines:126 Added:12/29/2016

Politics: Liberals say making cannabis legal will reduce drug crime, youth access

It won't be long before marijuana could be available for sale next to cigarettes.

The Liberal government's task force on marijuana legalization, formed in June, released its report on making cannabis legal in Canada earlier this month.

The recommendations in the report include setting the national minimum age to 18, but allowing provinces to harmonize that age with the minimum age to purchase alcohol.

In addition, marijuana would fall under restrictions similar to the Tobacco Act, including being packaged with company names, THC levels and warnings like cigarette packages.

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15 CN BC: PUB LTE: Legalize All DrugsWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Penticton Western (CN BC) Author:Randell, Alan Area:British Columbia Lines:29 Added:12/29/2016

Regarding the letter, Why should we pay? (Penticton Western News, Dec. 21) - I can think of one good reason why taxpayers should pay to ameliorate the fentanyl crisis: It's all the government's (and taxpayers') fault.

It is precisely because the federal government decided years ago to ban the use and distribution of certain recreational drugs that drug users today are forced to purchase unsafe drugs.

Solution? Legalize all recreational drugs and not just those the politicians use.

Alan Randell

Victoria

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16 Canada: Youth Wary Of Marijuana Legalization, Study FindsTue, 27 Dec 2016
Source:Globe and Mail (Canada) Author:Cheadle, Bruce Area:Canada Lines:92 Added:12/28/2016

With apologies to The Who, the kids may not be alright with this.

A series of 24 focus groups on perceptions of marijuana legalization commissioned by the federal Liberal government found that the youngest teenaged participants were the most cautious about the policy shift.

The government has been laying the groundwork for months on a major public-education and awareness campaign that will accompany the looming legalization of recreational marijuana.

Health Canada commissioned a series of focus-group surveys last June to plumb public perceptions around legalized cannabis, including the health effects and attitudes to drug-impaired driving.

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17 CN ON: LTE: Challenges Exist In Legalization Of PotTue, 27 Dec 2016
Source:Kingston Whig-Standard (CN ON) Author:Comeau, Larry Area:Ontario Lines:56 Added:12/28/2016

Re: "Legalization of marijuana must be done right."

I wholeheartedly agree with you that something with the potential for a major negative impact on Canada, which will be joining Uruguay as the only two countries to make marijuana legal, must be done cautiously. That being said, the Trudeau Liberals seem to be rushing ahead, even before a simple roadside test for impairment by inhaling marijuana is available to police. This is frightening with Washington State finding road deaths doubled after it legalized this drug.

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18 CN BC: LTE: A False Sense Of SecurityMon, 26 Dec 2016
Source:Vancouver Sun (CN BC) Author:McDonald, Bruce Area:British Columbia Lines:27 Added:12/28/2016

Handing out naloxone kits has had the unintended consequence of contributing to spiking the number of deaths. What is the incentive for a drug user to change their behaviour? These kits are providing a false sense of security.

Users will continue with the hope that they will be resuscitated in a worst-case scenario. They also contribute to straining our overcrowded hospitals.

Why can't our supposedly medical professionals figure this out?

Bruce McDonald, Surrey

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19 CN BC: LTE: Enough AlreadyMon, 26 Dec 2016
Source:Vancouver Sun (CN BC) Author:Mitchell, Bonnie Area:British Columbia Lines:29 Added:12/28/2016

Enough already with the overdose problem. Yes, I am sorry that so many people are addicted to drugs. I do not understand why Canada and B.C. have so many drug addicts. We cannot save these people; they need to save themselves. More money will not fix the problem; they must decide for themselves to get clean. Soon Canada will be a haven for every drug user in North America if we keep saving these people instead of forcing them to hit bottom and get sober.

Taxpayers are getting tired of paying the bills for people who are not contributing anything for their care. Please give us a break and stop using our precious health care dollars for a problem we will never solve.

Bonnie Mitchell, Vernon

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20 CN ON: Needle Exchange Program Active In Huron CountyWed, 28 Dec 2016
Source:Goderich Signal-Star (CN ON) Author:House, Jefferson Area:Ontario Lines:62 Added:12/28/2016

A Needle Exchange Program operates in several sites across the county in Clinton, Seaforth and Goderich. In Clinton it is offered through the Huron County Health Unit, in Goderich it is offered through Choices For Change and in Seaforth it is through Dr. Datema's Methadone clinic. However, the Health Unit in Clinton is used the most due to its accessibility.

The health unit's website states: "Like all health units in Ontario, the Huron County Health Unit offers a needle exchange program at several sites across the county.

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