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Richmond, B.C., City Council Unanimous in Its Opposition to Cannabis Legalization

With warnings of gateway drugs and transformation of agricultural land, the city is to send a letter outlining concerns.

City of Vernon Responds to British Columbia on Legal Cannabis Regulation

The city is providing feedback to the government on how non-medicinal cannabis will be regulated in the province.

Opposition Parties Dislike Ontario's Plans for Legal Marijuana, But Have Not Offered Alternatives

While the province’s main opposition parties have been quick to condemn the proposal, they still haven’t offered alternatives.

Belize Gives Nod to Amend Legislation Regarding Marijuana Use

Parliament has given the green light to the amendment of the Misuse of Drugs Act with bipartisan support.

Peru Congress Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana

The bill passed with a 68-5 vote in favor of allowing cannabis oil to be produced, imported and commercialized.

New Zealand Prime Minister Considering Legalization

The newly-elected prime minister has said she wants a national discussion on legalizing cannabis.

Jamaica's Cannabis Licensing Authority Issues First Two Licenses

The licenses were awarded to Epican, a Tier 1 cultivator, and Everyting Oily, a Tier 1 processor.

Canadian Scientists Claim First Science Paper on Marijuana Cultivation

"Growing marijuana has been illegal for so many years that there has been hardly any scientific research up until this point," said researcher Youbin Zheng.

House Leader Vows to Oppose Philippines Medical Marijuana Bill

Party-list Rep. Lito Atienza of Buhay said the Philippine Medical Association has rejected the House Bill (HB) 6517 outright.

Big Tobacco Claims the Canadian Government is Playing Favorites With Cannabis Companies

Tobacco firms are peeved by the way the government is going about the marijuana legalization process.

Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence Receives Funding for Medical Marijuana Research

The Federal Government's National Health and Medical Research Council provided a $2.5 million grant to help coordinate research into medicinal cannabis use.

Hydropothecary Breaks Ground on 250,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion

The company expects to add 100 jobs to the Gatineau, Quebec economy.

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