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Quebec school brings back sniffer dogs
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(Canada) His duties were suspended after a Supreme Court of Canada judgment imposed new restrictions on the use of sniffer dogs by police. (Tue May 13 14:36:17 2008 PDT)

David Duchovny's 'Californication' among TMN shows slated for summer
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(Canada) The network will also air HBO documentaries that include "When I Knew," a look at men and women of all ages who invoke the exact moment in their lives when they knew they were gay, and "Ganja Queen," the story of a young Australian woman who is accused of international drug trafficking. (Tue May 13 10:49:18 2008 PDT)

CANADA: TorontoSun.com - Toronto And GTA- Grow-op accused fear for home
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(Canada) The lawyer for a North York couple accused of growing and trafficking marijuana says he fears the Crown will try to take their home if they are found guilty. (Tue May 13 04:16:58 2008 PDT)

CANADA: TheStar.com - Today's Paper
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(Canada) How to fill spot on prickly council? Eatery won't fight pot smoker Libertarian potential threat to McCain A perfect veg for pots (Tue May 13 04:15:38 2008 PDT)

Hearing begins in RCMP shootings
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(Canada) So all the proceedings will be held ... together. (Tue May 13 04:04:13 2008 PDT)

Posted -37 sec ago
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(Canada) Upon searching the vehicle, the officer reported finding 28 grams of suspected hash oil with a street value of $560, said OPP Const. (Tue May 13 03:19:34 2008 PDT)

Drugs, teens and pot are a dangerous mix
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(Canada) Teens and pot are a dangerous mix Drugs. (Tue May 13 03:04:37 2008 PDT)

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Medical marijuana
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(US) Medical marijuana - Cancer - Body & Health Medical marijuana Medical marijuana What is marijuana? cannabis The flowers and the leaves of the plant contain a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (Tue May 13 07:49:22 2008 PDT)

Pass the dutchie to Edward VII
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(Canada) The small traffic jam caused by this group was nothing compared to the estimated 15000 to 20000 cannabis supporters who gathered at Queen's Park and marched through downtown at the 10th annual Global Marijuana March. (Sat May 10 10:33:38 2008 PDT)

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NEW YORK - It was a need for nicotine that led to actor Shia ...
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(Canada) Prosecutors later dropped the charges because Walgreen Co. and a security company indicated they did not want to continue the case. (Tue May 13 15:20:12 2008 PDT) [also 570news6483, 680news6485]

It's Happening - North York
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(Canada) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE for Creative Living seeks at-home respite volunteers to give family caregivers a break. (Tue May 13 13:35:41 2008 PDT) [also insidetoronto.ca5225]

It's Happening - Scarborough
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(Canada) Narcotics Anonymous can help. (Tue May 13 13:35:41 2008 PDT) [also insidetoronto.ca5434]

Charges withdrawn against woman arrested in drug bust
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(Canada) Criminal charges have been withdrawn against a 20-year-old Cape Breton woman charged in connection with a major cocaine drug bust in Sydney last month. (Tue May 13 11:35:00 2008 PDT)

Convicted gangster hospitalized after court
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(Canada) Burling, 37, was appealing an eight-year sentence he received last year in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a rival drug dealer. (Tue May 13 11:19:52 2008 PDT)

ORC suspends Ken Hornick
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(Canada) Former Woodbine employee faces drug charges (Tue May 13 08:18:49 2008 PDT)

Colombia extradites 14 top warlords to US
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(Canada) Those extradited in the surprise pre-dawn operation were among the illegal militias' top leadership &ndash. (Tue May 13 08:04:43 2008 PDT)

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Marijuana may up heart attack, stroke risk
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(Canada) Marijuana may up heart attack, stroke risk Marijuana may up heart attack, stroke risk Jean Lud Cadet of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, said the findings point to another example of long-term harm from marijuana. A man smokes a joint ... (Tue May 13 07:49:22 2008 PDT)

Medical marijuana
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(US) Medical marijuana - Cancer - Body & Health Medical marijuana Medical marijuana What is marijuana? cannabis The flowers and the leaves of the plant contain a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). (Tue May 13 07:49:22 2008 PDT)

Eatery won't fight pot smoker
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(Canada) "The principle I was fighting for was to be able to have quality of life and to be able to go out without being stuck at home because I need my medical marijuana. (Tue May 13 06:18:52 2008 PDT) [also thestar4014]

Canadian Majority Would Legalize Marijuana: Angus Reid Global Monitor
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(Canada) Canadian Majority Would Legalize Marijuana: Angus Reid Global Monitor Canadian Majority Would Legalize Marijuana (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada believe the consumption of cannabis should be allowed in their country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 pe... (Mon May 12 21:34:15 2008 PDT)

Marni Soupcoff: Will Bob Barr be the next Ross Perot or the next ...
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(Canada) Marni Soupcoff: Will Bob Barr be the next Ross Perot or the next Ralph Nader? - Full Comment Marni Soupcoff: Will Bob Barr be the next Ross Perot or the next Ralph Nader? going after the Libertarian presidential nomination The Libertarian Party doesn't typically do very well in U.S. poli... (Mon May 12 19:39:10 2008 PDT)

Pop Watch: Pushing Daisies, Episode 6 "B*tches"
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(Canada) Thurman Murman Gets Pampered at K9 Loft! Belly Worship: Mother Nurture (Sun May 11 04:50:23 2008 PDT)

Brains replace brawn
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(Canada) "One guy tried to bring in a bag of marijuana, saying he was a cancer patient and it was for medicinal purposes. (Sun May 11 01:19:44 2008 PDT)

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CANADA: theVARSITY.ca - Insite incites - Comment
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Though Insiteb s benefits have been proved. (Tue May 13 04:25:34 2008 PDT)

CANADA: Victoria News - Your Best source for Local Community News delivered in print or online
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( Needle exchange to go mobile Needle exchange to go mobile Losing the fixed site could lead to a spike in HIV and hepatitis C infections, warned Craig Ballantyne, a recovering IV drug user and volunteer with the Society of Living Intravenous Drug Users. Benedikt Fischer, a University of V... (Tue May 13 02:48:57 2008 PDT) [also bclocalnews6432]

Canadian Police Chiefs Support Drug Treatment
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(Canada) CNW Group ! ONTARIO FEDERATION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION PROGRAMS ! Canadian Police Chiefs Support Drug Treatment Canadian Police Chiefs Support Drug Treatment TORONTO, May 12 /CNW/ - Addictions Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addi... (Mon May 12 11:23:36 2008 PDT)

The Prince Albert Daily Herald: News - Needles by the numbers
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(Canada) Needle exchange rates in the area are on the rise. (Sat May 10 11:33:41 2008 PDT)

Drug problem has simple solution: legalize marijuana
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(Canada) I disagree that our police are being undermined by the Supreme Court's refusal of police drug dogs being allowed into our children's schools. (Sat May 10 05:18:18 2008 PDT)

Needle clinic opening in Walkerton; Information sessions held to ...
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(Canada) A needle exchange clinic will soon open at the Walkerton offices of the Grey Bruce Health Unit. (Sat May 10 02:48:36 2008 PDT)

LRT threat grim news for steak house patrons
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(Canada) The back alley was a hangout for drug dealers and the cops were more than happy when Chafetz moved in. (Sat May 10 02:19:34 2008 PDT)