breaking cannabis news

Drug-pusher network charges laid
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winnipegsun - (Canada) Charges have been formally laid against 14 of 27 people arrested for their alleged role in what police called a high-level drug trafficking network. (Sat Nov 07 04:19:38 2009 PST)

A real power struggle
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thewhig - (Canada) "She said somebody's growing marijuana," recalled ... (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

DRUGS SEIZED FROM HOME
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thepeterboroughexaminer - (Canada) Police have charged a Parkhill Rd. man after finding more than 100 grams of marijuana in a vehicle Tuesday and discovering marijuana plants and more drugs at his home. (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

POT WORTH $167G SEIZED
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wellandtribune - (Canada) Marijuana and pot-growing equipment worth more than a combined $200000 was seized by Niagara Regional Police during a raid on a central St. (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

RIDE NABS PAIR
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intelligencer - (Canada) Further investigation led to a search of the vehicle and the occupants, resulting ... (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST)

Police informant says Las Vegas 19-year-old was 'driving force' behind ...
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metronews - (Canada) Prugo said they removed cash, narcotics and thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, including family heirlooms. Police also found three photos of Paris Hilton, designer jeans, three computers, a Korean passport, 2... (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST) [also canadaeast4997]

TWO CHARGED IN BUST
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owensoundsuntimes - (Canada) Owen Sound police blotter Two people were arrested and police seized $470000 worth of marijuana during a raid at Saugeen First Nation. (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST)

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Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws
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edmontonjournal - (Canada) Hemp making a comeback despite idiotic pot laws The symptoms and side effects of reefer madness are now clearer than ever. (Fri Nov 06 09:49:48 2009 PST) [also edmontonjournal9258]

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Lean and clean
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cornwallseawaynews - (Canada) As an amateur body builder, in a sport notorious for drug use, 44-year-old Ruest has become a model for what can be achieved, drug-free, with hard work and dedication. Most recently, Ruest affirmed his place in the world of drug-free bodybuilding by coming home from his first-ever competition at the International Drug-Free Athletic competition in Mont... (Sat Nov 07 05:20:21 2009 PST)

Killer facing deportation will stay behind bars
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edmontonsun - (Canada) The siblings, convicted drug dealers, were facing deportation when the deadly attack unfolded. ... (Sat Nov 07 04:33:09 2009 PST)

Trio believes there is lots to rhyme about
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thewhig - (Canada) For example, Chambers can write about drug culture becau... (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

Inmates seek discussion with managers
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thewhig - (Canada) Many federal penitentiaries have instituted more frequent an... (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

Inmates get shots, jail workers don't
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thepeterboroughexaminer - (Canada) "If anyone knows how drug abuse can weaken a person's immune system, it's us."... (Sat Nov 07 03:50:07 2009 PST)

Crook admits to credit card expertise
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thesudburystar - (Canada) He pleaded guilty to forging credit cards, possession of a magnetic strip in... (Sat Nov 07 03:35:19 2009 PST)

CANADA: Local Breaking News - Winnipeg Free Press
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medical marijuana news

US man charged with drunken driving after police call about stolen marijuana
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metronews - (Canada) Ore. - Oregon police have charged a man with drunk driving after he called police to report his marijuana as stolen. (Fri Nov 06 16:40:49 2009 PST) [also metronews.ca12554, metronews.ca12225, metronews.ca12358, metronews.ca12437, medicinehatnews4822, metronews.ca12302, medicinehatnews4811, brandonsun4767, 680news5401, 570news5399, metronews.ca12580, 660news5399, metronews.ca12574, news11305440, metronews.ca12630, metronews.ca12497, metronews.ca12826, canadaeast4326, metronews.ca12709]

'Truth In Trials Act' Reintroduced In Congress
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enewspf - (Canada) Has reintroduced legislation to protect state-authorized medical cannabis patients and their providers from federal prosecution. of 2009 would provide an affirmative defense in federal court for defendants whose actions were in compliance with the medical marijuana laws of their state. of 2009 would provide an affirmative defense in federal court for defendants whose actions were in compliance with the me... (Fri Nov 06 12:40:41 2009 PST)

CANADA: Search Results - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA
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thebarrieexaminer - (Canada) About 100 pot plants seized An Angus man was charged after police seized about 100 marijuana Cops net pot during intruder investigation Police bust pot grow-ops marijuana Workers can be fired for pot use marijuana marijuana marijuana Dog sniffs out pot. (Fri Nov 06 02:03:24 2009 PST)

Dutch among lowest cannabis users in Europe: Report
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ottawacitizen - (Canada) Dutch among lowest cannabis users in Europe: Report The Dutch are among the lowest users of marijuana or cannabis in Europe despite the Netherlands' well-known tolerance of the drug. (Thu Nov 05 10:20:53 2009 PST) [also leaderpost8625, windsorstar9443]

City faces daunting shopping list
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thestarphoenix - (Canada) Californians regularly vote on referenda ("propositions") on issues ranging from medical marijuana to same-sex marriage. Californians regularly vote on referenda ("proposi... (Thu Nov 05 05:40:16 2009 PST)

Maine voters reject same-sex marriage law; heartbreaking loss for gay rights ...
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medicinehatnews - (Canada) While gay-rights activists sought to blunt the argument that gay marriage was being foisted on the country by courts and lawmakers over the will of the people. (Wed Nov 04 02:39:48 2009 PST) [also cnews.canoe.ca4690, 680news5399, mjtimes.sk.ca15318, brandonsun4760, 660news5397, 570news5397, news11305438, canadaeast4041]

Maine Voters Say Yes to Medical Marijuana, No to Abortion Ban
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enewspf - (Canada) Maine Voters Say Yes to Medical Marijuana, No to Abortion Ban Maine V... (Tue Nov 03 20:18:50 2009 PST)

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CANADA: Saanich News - VIHA expands needle exchange options
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bclocalnews - Saanich News - VIHA expands needle exchange options Industrial location eyed for Victoria's needle exchange Victoria needle exchange plan rejected by neighbours As neighbours ... (Tue Nov 03 03:17:01 2009 PST)

CANADA: Oak Bay News - Mobile - Mobile Edition
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bclocalnews - VIHA expands needle exchange options (Tue Nov 03 03:05:18 2009 PST)

CANADA: Oak Bay News - VIHA expands needle exchange options
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bclocalnews - Oak Bay News - VIHA expands needle exchange options Industrial location eyed for Victoria's needle exchange Victoria needle exchange plan rejected by neighbours As neighbours in Rock ... (Tue Nov 03 03:05:18 2009 PST)

OPP: Grow-op numbers growing op
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nowtoronto - (Canada) Julian Fantino talks with NOW about this yearb s low busts and high production The OPP announced recently there are over 100000 less pot plants due to their annual Marijuana Eradication Program. (Mon Nov 02 10:49:27 2009 PST)