http://www.drugnews.org/ Media Awareness Project Drug News en-us Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:49:32 -0700 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:10:02 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Modperl editor@mapinc.org (MAP Editor) webmaster@mapinc.org (MAP Webmaster) http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v25/n000/a001.html Winnipeg Free Press, 16 Apr 2025 - Re: "Anyone can smell the problem: weed and driving" (Editorial, April 14) You opined that "a staggering 50 per cent of the drivers" driving to and from cannabis stores "tested positive for recent cannabis use," and that "smoking weed and driving is also impaired driving." Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v25/n000/a001.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n116/a05.html Winnipeg Sun, 01 Jun 2018 - Manitoba's Justice Minister is calling for federal legislation to confirm that provinces can ban the home growth of marijuana plants. "I think that is clear that is provincial jurisdiction to make that decision. (But) I believe the federal (Justice) Minister made some comments that were a little concerning, so we wanted clarification on that," said Justice Minister Heather Stefanson, following a speech to Manitoba Chambers of Commerce members on cannabis legislation Thursday. "We've called (for) some clarification from the federal government. If they could put it specifically in legislation, that would be best." Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n116/a05.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n108/a06.html Winnipeg Free Press, 01 May 2018 - Cannabis sales likely won't prove a financial bonanza. Those counting on help from cannabis sales to balance the provincial budget are in for a disappointment. As far as Statistics Canada can tell, cannabis prices in this country have been dropping for the past three years, perhaps the past dozen years. Since weed-market watchers in the United States have found roughly the same thing, it's probably true. Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n108/a06.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n087/a06.html Winnipeg Sun, 13 Mar 2018 - The drugs have started eating away at our Punjabi youth. This disease has spread throughout North America. The desire to earn quick money without any hard work has pushed many Punjabi youth into drug trafficking. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n087/a06.html http://winnipegsun.com/opinion/letters/letters-february-24-2018 Winnipeg Sun, 24 Feb 2018 - It would be interesting to know if the delay in implementing the new marijuana legalization legislation will mean police will continue to waste time and resources dragging people through the courts for "pot" related offences, right up until 11:59 p.m. on the eve of the day it becomes legal. Scott Campbell Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT http://winnipegsun.com/opinion/letters/letters-february-24-2018 http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n067/a03.html Winnipeg Sun, 20 Feb 2018 - Ontario Senator Tony Dean, sponsor of the Trudeau Liberals' pot bill in the Upper Chamber, is upset that Canadians will not be able to legally light up their spliffs until long after Canada Day. He says time is of the essence, and that the government does not have the luxury of biding it. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n067/a03.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n067/a04.html Winnipeg Free Press, 20 Feb 2018 - A NORTHERN Manitoba First Nation is building a permanent checkstop on the only highway into the community to combat the illegal drug and liquor trade. "It's like a border crossing and you'll have no choice but to go through it. And if you don't want to be searched, you're not going to go in," Norway House Chief Ron Evans said. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n067/a04.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n066/a05.html Winnipeg Sun, 20 Feb 2018 - Pallister government not budgeting for pot tax revenue this year If the Pallister government projects a reduced deficit in the 2018 provincial budget, it won't be because of a new pot tax. The Winnipeg Sun has learned that next month's budget will not include a revenue line from marijuana sales, even though legalized pot is expected to go on sale sometime later this year. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n066/a05.html http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n064/a02.html Winnipeg Sun, 17 Feb 2018 - A few groups feel they were overlooked in the competition to sell legal pot in Manitoba, including some small business owners. Rick Macl, owner of the Brandon shop Growers 'n Smokers, said he partnered with another business to submit a proposal. Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v18/n064/a02.html