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51 CN NF: Column: Lessons From The Lunatic FringeFri, 16 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Jones, Brian Area:Newfoundland Lines:109 Added:12/18/2016

As the lunatic fringe has long said, allowing people to grow their own marijuana would kill the illegal drug trade as soon as the first crop was harvested. But the task force, being an arm of government, had to be stupid.

Watching sanity finally seep into the country's drug laws, you have to marvel at the stubborn narrow-mindedness that kept marijuana illegal for so long, causing suffering and injustice for half a century.

Once again, the lunatic fringe is proven right. We could have listened decades ago, and prevented people from being imprisoned for pot possession. The impending legalization of marijuana will be vindication for the vocal lunatic fringe who long argued the laws against it were illogical, hypocritical and indefensible.

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52 CN NF: Judge Orders Review Of Muskrat Falls Employee's FiringFri, 16 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Hurley, Cory Area:Newfoundland Lines:76 Added:12/18/2016

Man secretly smoked medical marijuana

All may not be lost for a Muskrat Falls worker fighting his dismissal last year for secretly smoking medicinal marijuana on the job.

Brendon Uprichard - a structural assembler of the transmission line for Valard Construction on the Lower Churchill project - had a prescription for medical marijuana to control chronic back pain and anxiety since December 2014. The 37-year-old hid this from his employer, and discontinued its usage to pass the mandatory physical examination and testing for drug and alcohol use upon being hired.

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53 CN NF: Province To Allow Involuntary Youth Addiction TreatmentFri, 09 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Mcleod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:55 Added:12/14/2016

New legislation will allow the province to involuntarily detain young people at the Hope Valley Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor for drug withdrawal and treatment.

The new law, which will be debated in the House of Assembly on Thursday, lays out steps for a court order that will allow officials to detain young people between 12 and 18 years old.

The detention in the Hope Valley Centre's secure treatment unit can be from five days up to a maximum of 10 days.

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54 CN NF: PUB LTE: Blessed Are The Cannabis UsersThu, 08 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:White, Stan Area:Newfoundland Lines:34 Added:12/10/2016

Whether or not cannabis (marijuana) dispensaries are legal is no longer the issue, and it's less complicated than grey areas. Never has cannabis prohibition not been treated with contempt from citizenry. Presently, the level of contempt is greater than at any other time in history. Laws are being challenged and are changing and citizens are not waiting on government to do it.

Cannabis prohibition is over. The only thing left is to create regulations, and in the meantime, people across North America are going to continue acquiring the plant and are no longer tolerating a prohibitionist stance in the equation.

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55 CN NF: A Safer Alternative To MethadoneWed, 07 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Bradbury, Tara Area:Newfoundland Lines:73 Added:12/10/2016

Province to provide suboxone as a treatment for opioid addiction

Health Minister John Haggie's latest announcement received a round of applause when he presented it at the Provincial Opioid Addiction Forum Tuesday morning.

As part of an action plan to address opioid addiction in Newfoundland and Labrador, the province will provide suboxone as an alternative to methadone for people undergoing addictions treatment.

Calling opioid addiction a "public health crisis" in this province, Haggie said suboxone is considered much safer than methadone. It's a mixture of a synthetic opioid and the antidote naloxone that is available in tablet form and is less likely to cause an overdose. Suboxone can be given to a patient early, unlike methadone, which requires a patient to wait until opioids are out of their system in order to start taking it.

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56 CN NF: Starting The ConversationWed, 07 Dec 2016
Source:Pilot, The (CN NF) Author:Janes, Christy Area:Newfoundland Lines:140 Added:12/10/2016

Drug awareness session held for parents in the Lewisporte area

You could hear a pin drop. Retired RCMP officer Harold Nippard was addressing a crowd of about 60 parents at a drug awareness session at Lewisporte Collegiate on Nov. 28. The parents were of students from Grades 5-12.

Collegiate principal Krista Freake explained why they invited parents of younger children - Grade 5 students are 10-11 years old.

"Drug use is happening in much lower grades than in the past," she said. "Some parents have little to no information about what drugs are available, what they look like and the side effects they have and we want to start the conversation."

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57 CN NF: Gone To PotSat, 03 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:McLeod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:113 Added:12/05/2016

Marijuana dispensaries: how is this legal? It's complicated

As news broke this week that CannaLeaf Medical Dispensary on Water Street was selling marijuana to anybody older than 19, and dozens of other dispensaries have opened in cities across the country, one question hangs over it all: how is this legal?

The answer, depending on who you ask, is somewhere between, "It's definitely illegal," "It's a legal grey area," and, "It's really, really complicated."

The first thing to understand is that according to the law, as it's written now, selling marijuana out of a storefront to anybody is still definitely illegal.

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58 CN NF: Cannabis Candies Not For Children: PoliceFri, 02 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:48 Added:12/05/2016

Police forces are warning parents after a raid Tuesday night at the Canna Leaf marijuana dispensary in downtown St. John's that the cannabis candies and cookies seized are similar to what can be purchased in regular stores in the province, but can be harmful to children.

"They are infused with (THC) tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the psychoactive constituent of cannabis," the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU - NL) stated in a news release.

Members of the CFSEU-NL executed a search warrant at Canna leaf Medical Dispensary around 10 p.m. Tuesday, which the release describes as "an illegal marijuana dispensary in downtown St. John's."

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59 CN NF: Four Arrested In Cannaleaf RaidThu, 01 Dec 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:McLeod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:45 Added:12/05/2016

The CannaLeaf marijuana dispensary at 448 Water Street was closed on Wednesday, after a nighttime raid by police on Tuesday.

The raid happened just past 10 p.m. Tuesday, and according to the police, four people were arrested and charges are pending.

"Seized was a large amount of cannabis products including marihuana and shatter," a release from the The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) said. "Also seized were edibles infused with Tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, such as brownies, cookies, gummy bears, sour keys, lollipops, medicated bath fizz, and oils, along with a vehicle and a large quantity of Canadian currency."

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60 CN NF: Canna Leaf Violated City Bylaw: GalgayWed, 30 Nov 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:McLeod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:84 Added:12/05/2016

City inspectors will visit marijuana dispensary

The Canna Leaf marijuana shop on Water Street will be getting a visit from city inspectors, because they violated municipal bylaw in setting up business.

Ward 2 Coun. Jonathan Galgay said that any time a business opens in St. John's, it needs a change of occupancy permit.

"I made a call to our inspection division, and I have been advised that no application was made to the city," Galgay said.

"So what I have done now is I have asked for building inspectors to go into that building and do a full inspection, because they have failed to follow city bylaws in submitting an application."

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61 CN NF: 'Technically Illegal'Tue, 29 Nov 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Mcleod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:69 Added:12/01/2016

Marijuana advocate approached N.L. police months ago about starting a dispensary

Marijuana advocate Ryan Stratton said when he first heard about pot dispensaries popping up in St. John's, he was a little bitter.

Back in May, he approached the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary about starting a marijuana dispensary in town, and he got a firm, unequivocal "No."

"I can't help but feel really slighted and bitter about that," he said. "Are you kidding me? I would love to own the first dispensary down there, make it professional, make it well done, get the best product out there."

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62 CN NF: The Straight DopeTue, 29 Nov 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Mcleod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:164 Added:12/01/2016

Editor's note: Reporter James McLeod had a tip: A shop in Downtown St. John's was selling pot to people who never had a prescription. He asked if we wanted him to try and buy some for a story. We said yes. The sale of marijuana is already a big issue in our community. That importance will only grow in the coming months as the federal government prepares legislation to legalize. So James proceeded and this story reflects his experience. Our hope is it informs the community and prompts necessary debate on this issue.

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63 CN NF: Editorial: Pot To TrotWed, 30 Nov 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:77 Added:12/01/2016

It's a lot of fuss over a gram of "Green Lantern" marijuana and four THC-containing extra-strength sativa gummy bunnies - two green, two yellow. But a $25 purchase by The Telegram's James McLeod is certainly making waves. It's a lot of fuss over a gram of "Green Lantern" marijuana and four THC-containing extra-strength sativa gummy bunnies - - two green, two yellow. But a $25 purchase by The Telegram's James McLeod is certainly making waves.

McLeod bought the marijuana products at CannaLeaf Medical Dispensary, a marijuana dispensary operating in plain sight on Water Street in downtown St. John's.

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64 CN NF: No Sale For Medical Marijuana Business In St. John's: RNCThu, 10 Nov 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Fitzpatrick, Ashley Area:Newfoundland Lines:118 Added:11/12/2016

Owner says opportunity exists for progressive approach, taxation

The owner of Health Cannabis on Water Street in St. John's says he has been put on notice by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary: sell marijuana and risk criminal charges.

The warning comes despite the federal government's promise of new legislation to come in spring 2017 - expected to legalize the business of marijuana and possession for more than just medical use.

"They called my landlord a couple of days ago," said David Ferkul, who spoke with The Telegram Wednesday afternoon. "Then he gave us a number. I phoned them back. They waited a couple of days and I finally got the call today."

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65 CN NF: Edu: Column: High On TrudeauWed, 26 Oct 2016
Source:Muse, The (CN NF Edu) Author:Ivancic, Chris Area:Newfoundland Lines:78 Added:10/28/2016

In an ingenious campaign tactic, Justin Trudeau threw a campaign curveball at reporters in this country by promising to legalize and regulate the use of marijuana. What made the tactic especially clever was its timing; early enough that centrists forgot about it, but late enough that liberal reformists were excited about it through until Election Day. Considering that 59 per cent of Canadians supported legalizing marijuana, in a 2014 survey, it's clear that there is a certain demographic this type of policy appeals to.

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66 CN NF: Editorial: Canadian Travelers Should Not Be Penalized ByTue, 13 Sep 2016
Source:Western Star, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:72 Added:09/15/2016

Dealing with reaction from the United States was always going to be one of the trickiest aspects of moving towards legalization of marijuana across Canada.

The case of Matthew Harvey, which came to light this past week, underscores just how tricky it may get. And it shows that the federal government must lose no time in making sure that individual Canadians are not penalized as a result of misunderstandings between the two countries.

Harvey was banned from the U.S. for life in 2014 after he truthfully answered a question from an American border control officer as he tried to cross from Vancouver into Washington State.

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67 CN NF: Editorial: Straight DopeThu, 08 Sep 2016
Source:Nor'wester, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:69 Added:09/13/2016

It's back to school time and, for many parents, that means serious discussions with their children about the many challenges that can arise in the schoolyard and the classroom: bullying (both on and offline), peer pressure, test anxieties and other stress, budding sexuality, alcohol and drugs.

In the case of the latter category - drinking and drugs - many of us might be tempted to tell our kids, "Just don't do it." But is that a realistic approach? Let's face it, our children, and older teens in particular, are prone to experimentation. Many of us did it and many of them will do it. It's a fact of life.

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68 CN NF: Kits Combat ODsWed, 07 Sep 2016
Source:Northern Pen (CN NF) Author:Sweet, Barb Area:Newfoundland Lines:135 Added:09/07/2016

Naloxone take-home antidote soon available

Dawne Smallwood's eyes filled with tears as she contemplated how a recent announcement could have saved her son, Nathan.

"He just had a demon he could not beat," the St. John's woman said as she stood on the steps of Confederation Building at a rally associated with international overdose awareness day.

Smallwood said her son, 23, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in April 2015.

"He was the most beautiful person," she said.

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69 CN NF: PUB LTE: Make Mine Legal, PleaseSat, 03 Sep 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Bergstrom, Jay Area:Newfoundland Lines:33 Added:09/04/2016

I'm writing regarding your editorial "Weeded out," Aug. 30.

I smoked many a reefer in the alley next to the Backward Clock on Water Street. Procured from and shared with friends. Prohibition invokes the most cruel capitalism, the iron hand of prohibition. The harder the prohibition, the harder the drugs. Sellers of low-quality product will get less market share.

I grew some great crops here in northern California, and have tossed many pounds into the stove due to mould caused by my ineptitude - very educational, that. While I am a big fan of the social joint in the alley, many other consumers are ill, immune-system compromised. If I made someone sicker with my mouldy weed, where would that put me in the line at the Pearly Gates?

In closing, my heart's desire would be a grey sunset on Signal Hill, light wind, and a fat, legal, reefer.

Jay Bergstrom Forest Ranch, Calif.

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70 CN NF: Out Of TouchTue, 30 Aug 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Sweet, Barb Area:Newfoundland Lines:104 Added:09/03/2016

Arguing national back-to-school "don't do drugs" campaigns are out of touch with reality, some local groups are planning to take to Confederation Building Wednesday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day with a rally.

"What we want people to be more aware of is some of those kids are going to chose to use drugs," said Tree Walsh, harm reduction manager for St. John's with the Aids Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The goal then is to warn drug users of the dangers of overdosing.

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71 CN NF: 'This Is Desperately Needed Here'Fri, 08 Jul 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Mullaley, Rosie Area:Newfoundland Lines:91 Added:07/12/2016

Federal government contributes $30,000 for study to see if drug treatment court in NL can be viable

In the 26 years he has been in practice, St. John's lawyer John Duggan has represented many drug-addicted criminals

"I would say that 80 per cent of the people I dealt with in my career had some sort of substance-abuse problem," Duggan said.

That's why he was so thrilled by Thursday's announcement that the federal government will fund a project to determine the viability of a drug treatment court in this province.

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72 CN NF: No One Knows What Legal Weed In N.L. Will Look LikeMon, 04 Jul 2016
Source:Western Star, The (CN NF) Author:McLeod, James Area:Newfoundland Lines:79 Added:07/05/2016

All Three Parties Support Legalization, but Specifics Are Scanty

Justice Minister Andrew Parsons, Opposition Leader Paul Davis, and New Democrat MHA Gerry Rogers have all smoked marijuana, and all three are in favour of legalizing it. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of legalized weed in Newfoundland and Labrador, the picture is still very hazy.

"There's plenty of meetings, plenty of work, but all of it sort of based on a wait-and-see," Parsons said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned on a promise of legalizing marijuana in Canada, and since taking office last year, the federal government has started to make moves in that direction.

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73 CN NF: Pot Plan NeededMon, 04 Jul 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:, Area:Newfoundland Lines:79 Added:07/05/2016

No One Knows What Legal Weed in N.L. Will Look Like

Justice Minister Andrew Parsons, Opposition Leader Paul Davis, and New Democrat MHA Gerry Rogers have all smoked marijuana, and all three are in favour of legalizing it. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of legalized weed in Newfoundland and Labrador, the picture is still very hazy.

"There's plenty of meetings, plenty of work, but all of it sort of based on a wait-and-see," Parsons said.

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74 CN NF: Lab Capacity Issue in Drug Impairment Battle: MADDThu, 02 Jun 2016
Source:Advertiser (CN NF) Author:Edison, Randy Area:Newfoundland Lines:71 Added:06/04/2016

Conversations with its partners in the fight against impaired driving were high on the agenda for Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD - Mother's Against Drunk Driving -while visiting the province recently.

One of the things heightened during his conversation with RCMP and RNC representatives was the need for increased capacity in testing for impairment from psychoactive drugs.

Murie said the laws are in place to help curb the problem, but it was "interesting to see how pathetically long it takes to get test results."

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75 CN NF: I Called Him An Angel Amongst UsSat, 21 May 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Sweet, Barb Area:Newfoundland Lines:104 Added:05/21/2016

Paul Morrissey, marijuana oil advocate, dies at 67

J.P. Morrissey says he couldn't have had a better father than Paul Morrissey, an advocate for an unconventional method of cancer treatment, who died Thursday.

"He just was giver. I called him an angel amongst us. ... He was beyond. I couldn't have asked for a better father on this planet," J.P. said Friday of his dad, who was 67.

"He taught me so many good values. He had such a good heart.

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76 CN NF: Column: Smoke 'em - And Tax 'em - If You've Got 'emMon, 09 May 2016
Source:Aurora, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:84 Added:05/10/2016

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the latest budget brought huge debt, a two per cent increase in the HST and shutdowns of everything from seniors' dental programs to more than half the province's public libraries.

In Prince Edward Island, the HST's up one per cent, while Nova Scotia has gone through public sector wages to eke out the barest slender slip of a balanced budget.

New Brunswick? It also raised HST by two points to 15 per cent and is talking about public sector job cuts.

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77 CN NF: Column: Smoke 'em - And Tax 'em - If You've Got 'emMon, 09 May 2016
Source:Labradorian, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:84 Added:05/10/2016

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the latest budget brought huge debt, a two per cent increase in the HST and shutdowns of everything from seniors' dental programs to more than half the province's public libraries.

In Prince Edward Island, the HST's up one per cent, while Nova Scotia has gone through public sector wages to eke out the barest slender slip of a balanced budget.

New Brunswick? It also raised HST by two points to 15 per cent and is talking about public sector job cuts.

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78 CN NF: Column: Smoke 'Em - and Tax 'Em - If You've Got 'EmTue, 03 May 2016
Source:Southern Gazette, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:83 Added:05/04/2016

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the latest budget brought huge debt, a two per cent increase in the HST and shutdowns of everything from seniors' dental programs to more than half the province's public libraries.

In Prince Edward Island, the HST's up one per cent, while Nova Scotia has gone through public sector wages to eke out the barest slender slip of a balanced budget.

New Brunswick? It also raised HST by two points to 15 per cent and is talking about public sector job cuts.

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79 CN NF: Editorial: High TimeTue, 03 May 2016
Source:Compass, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:78 Added:05/04/2016

The federal government is pushing ahead with plans to legalize marijuana and none too soon. Health Minister Jane Philpott certainly didn't play down the controversial announcement. She chose a special session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York regarding drug use and drug-related crime.

The timing was more than coincidental. Philpott chose April 20 to reveal that Ottawa plans to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana in the spring of next year. Her address coincided with 4/20 - - the annual day of celebration for cannabis culture lovers, the so-called National Weed Day.

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80 CN NF: Editorial: It's High Time To Legalize MarijuanaSat, 30 Apr 2016
Source:Western Star, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:77 Added:04/30/2016

The federal government is pushing ahead with plans to legalize marijuana and not before time. Health Minister Jane Philpott certainly didn't play down the controversial announcement. She chose a special session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York regarding drug use and drug-related crime.

The timing was more than coincidental. Minister Philpot chose April 20 to reveal that Ottawa plans to introduce legislation legalizing marijuana in the spring of next year. Her address coincided with 4/20 - - the annual day of celebration for cannabis culture lovers, the so-called National Weed Day.

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81 CN NF: Column: Smoke 'Em - and Tax 'Em - If You've Got 'EmFri, 29 Apr 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:74 Added:04/30/2016

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the latest budget brought huge debt, a two per cent increase in the HST and shutdowns of everything from seniors' dental programs to more than half the province's public libraries.

In Prince Edward Island, the HST's up one per cent, while Nova Scotia has gone through public sector wages to eke out the barest slender slip of a balanced budget. New Brunswick? It also raised HST by two points to 15 per cent and is talking about public sector job cuts.

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82 CN NF: Column: Joint Injustice Finally Burning OutFri, 26 Feb 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Jones, Brian Area:Newfoundland Lines:95 Added:02/29/2016

The long, unnecessary and monumentally stupid imposition of Prohibition 2 - pot prohibition - is finally coming to an end.

This week a Federal Court judge in Vancouver ruled in favour of medical marijuana users, saying they should be allowed to grow their own pot, and federal laws preventing them from doing so are unconstitutional.

Strangely enough, the judge's conclusions from the bench on high - so to speak - echo much of what hippies and potheads and rights activists have been saying about pot for half a century or so.

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83 CN NF: Dark Side To Marijuana LegalizationTue, 23 Feb 2016
Source:Compass, The (CN NF) Author:Robinson, Andrew Area:Newfoundland Lines:92 Added:02/24/2016

While there are many looking forward to the impending legalization of marijuana, some are less enthused. The executive director of the U-Turn Drop-In Centre in Carbonear worries that legalization of the drug will create problems for youth and lead to a wider acceptance of drug culture. Jeff Bourne knows a thing or two about the trouble caused by addiction. An admitted addict now several years sober, the executive director of Carbonear's U-Turn Drop-In Centre has put in a lot of time helping others find ways to overcome battles with drugs and alcohol.

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84 CN NF: NAPE Likes Marijuanaas SmellTue, 23 Feb 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Robinson, Andrew Area:Newfoundland Lines:96 Added:02/24/2016

See Liquor Stores As Viable Option for Distribution of Legalized Weed

A couple of years from now, people preparing for the May 24 weekend could conceivably head to their local liquor store to pick up a case or two of beer and some sticky green buds. A couple of years from now, people preparing for the May 24 weekend could conceivably head to their local liquor store to pick up a case or two of beer and some sticky green buds.

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85 CN NF: NAPE Likes Marijuana's SmellTue, 23 Feb 2016
Source:Compass, The (CN NF) Author:Robinson, Andrew Area:Newfoundland Lines:86 Added:02/23/2016

A couple of years from now, people preparing for the May 24 weekend could conceivably head to their local liquor store to pick up a case or two of beer and some sticky green buds.

Nobody knows how things will look when Justin Trudeau's Liberal government unveils its plan to legalize and regulate marijuana in Canada. But several labour unions representing public sector workers at liquor stores have spoken out in favour of having the drug sold by their members.

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86 CN NF: Life-Changing LeafMon, 08 Feb 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Power, Louis Area:Newfoundland Lines:164 Added:02/10/2016

Medical marijuana user says doctors discouraged from prescribing; new clinic hopes to alleviate concerns

As the country moves towards legalizing marijuana for recreational use, patients in Newfoundland and Labrador are still having trouble accessing the herb for medical use.

It's not because of the fact that no licensed producers grow marijuana in the province; doctors here may be hesitant because the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador appears to discourage them from having anything to do with it.

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87 CN NF: Editorial: Breaking The CycleMon, 01 Feb 2016
Source:Western Star, The (CN NF)          Area:Newfoundland Lines:71 Added:02/05/2016

The Flat Bay Band Inc. is working on a project to develop a native addictions treatment centre in consultation with Memorial University and a local steering committee.

The project got underway in November 2015 and is expected to wrap up in November of this year with a manuscript on the scope and nature of the treatment centre, recommendations on site locations and draft plans.

Flat Bay Band Chief Liz LaSaga and the steering committee say there is insufficient research into native health statistics in the province. Along with Memorial, the research derived from this project will be a fundamental piece of evidence. The need for the Nujio'qonik Healing Center - named in recognition of the area in which it will be located, Bay St. George - has long been recognized.

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88 CN NF: Column: Cha-Ching!Tue, 02 Feb 2016
Source:Southern Gazette, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:92 Added:02/03/2016

Colorado Raking in Taxes From Legalized Weed

A pall hangs over Denver, Colorado.

Lawlessness stalks its streets, while stupefied potheads loll on every corner, stoned senseless on legal weed.

Well, actually, no, it's not really like that at all. Really, it's just another day.

Denver's like any other big American city: on the 16th Street Mall, there are vagrants on the corners, Broncos and Patriots fans spooling around while they wait for the start of the AFC final later in the day. Coffee shops are setting out chairs in the unseasonable warmth, and a robot street performer, painted entirely silver, is making plans with friends for after the game.

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89 CN NF: Column: Colorado Raking In Taxes From Legalized WeedMon, 01 Feb 2016
Source:Labradorian, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:84 Added:02/01/2016

A pall hangs over Denver, Colorado. Lawlessness stalks its streets, while stupefied potheads loll on every corner, stoned senseless on legal weed.

Well, actually, no, it's not really like that at all. Really, it's just another day.

Denver's like any other big American city: on the 16th Street Mall, there are vagrants on the corners, Broncos and Patriots fans spooling around while they wait for the start of the AFC final later in the day. Coffee shops are setting out chairs in the unseasonable warmth, and a robot street performer, painted entirely silver, is making plans with friends for after the game.

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90 CN NF: Column: Cha-Ching!Tue, 26 Jan 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:90 Added:01/27/2016

Colorado Raking in Taxes From Legalized Weed

A pall hangs over Denver, Colorado. Lawlessness stalks its streets, while stupefied potheads loll on every corner, stoned senseless on legal weed.

Well, actually, no, it's not really like that at all. Really, it's just another day.

Denver's like any other big American city: on the 16th Street Mall, there are vagrants on the corners, Broncos and Patriots fans spooling around while they wait for the start of the AFC final later in the day. Coffee shops are setting out chairs in the unseasonable warmth, and a robot street performer, painted entirely silver, is making plans with friends for after the game.

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91 CN NF: Column: Cha-Ching! Colorado Raking in Taxes FromTue, 26 Jan 2016
Source:Western Star, The (CN NF) Author:Wangersky, Russell Area:Newfoundland Lines:88 Added:01/27/2016

A pall hangs over Denver, Colorado. Lawlessness stalks its streets, while stupefied potheads loll on every corner, stoned senseless on legal weed.

Well, actually, no, it's not really like that at all. Really, it's just another day.

Denver's like any other big American city: on the 16th Street Mall, there are vagrants on the corners, Broncos and Patriots fans spooling around while they wait for the start of the AFC final later in the day. Coffee shops are setting out chairs in the unseasonable warmth, and a robot street performer, painted entirely silver, is making plans with friends for after the game.

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92 CN NF: RNC Probe Could Affect Drug TrialsTue, 19 Jan 2016
Source:Telegram, The (CN NF) Author:Mullaley, Rosie Area:Newfoundland Lines:110 Added:01/20/2016

Lawyers Want to Know If Informant Used by Cops Was Also Involved in Their Case

A probe into alleged criminal wrongdoing by Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) senior managers in connection with the use of an informant could affect a major drug case in this province.

Lawyers representing three men facing trafficking charges want to know if the informant used by police in their case was the same person who is at the heart of the investigation into RNC senior managers.

"We are not proceeding until we know if the source is the same source that's been (spotlighted) in the media," defence lawyer Randy Piercey said Monday when the drug case was called in Newfoundland Supreme Court in St. John's.

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