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🕔13:18, 1.Nov 2019

The consumption of cannabis edibles was made legal in Canada on Oct. 17. 2019, leaving some residents and organizations concerned for the public’s safety on the road. Chaouki Hamka is the community leader for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Windsor

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Windsor-Essex county opts in: the impact it will have

🕔11:35, 1.Feb 2019

By Max de Liberato   Several of towns in Windsor-Essex County have decided to allow cannabis retail stores.  The federal government gave provinces the responsibility for rolling out the sale of cannabis. Essex town council member Chris Vander Doelen said

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Higher Limits Comes Down

Higher Limits Comes Down

🕔17:30, 31.Jan 2019

After almost three years of business, cannabis lounge Higher Limits has shut its doors. Jon Liedtke, owner of the lounge, lays the blame at the feet of the Progressive Conservative government. “The Doug Ford government implemented changes to the Smoke-Free

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Council meets just ahead of deadline to vote on future cannabis retail in Windsor

Council meets just ahead of deadline to vote on future cannabis retail in Windsor

🕔17:00, 21.Jan 2019

By Keerthana Veerapandian Windsor City Council will vote Monday on whether to opt-in or out of cannabis retail stores, when they can legally open on the first of April. According to a survey conducted by the city, most Windsor residents

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City of Windsor asks residents to vote on cannabis storefronts

City of Windsor asks residents to vote on cannabis storefronts

🕔14:39, 3.Dec 2018

By Alyssa Leonard The City of Windsor is looking for input from residents on whether to support storefront cannabis sales. The city has launched an online survey for Windsorites to share their opinions. According to the survey, municipalities are faced with

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Cannabis conference in Leamington to discuss economic pros of weed legalization

Cannabis conference in Leamington to discuss economic pros of weed legalization

🕔18:26, 5.Nov 2018

Cannabis industry movers and shakers will be in Leamington Tuesday for a conference exploring the agricultural and economic potential of legalized weed. The WE Cann conference will feature around 200 industry trailblazers from agriculture, health and wellness, banking, and manufacturing. 

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New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness

New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness

🕔13:54, 2.Nov 2018

By Ashley Gholampoor   Mother’s Against Drunk Driving has renewed a campaign involving impaired driving for cannabis users. Chaouki Hamka was elected to the regional director in September 2018 following 15 years with MADD. Hamka joined MADD when he was

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Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

Business as usual after marijuana legalization, say Windsor merchants

🕔22:43, 29.Oct 2018

By Zander Kelly Canadians have been sparking up legal weed for a dozen days, but not much has changed for most local businesses. “Seriously, I didn’t notice any difference except maybe more people, when they’re coming in, you see they are

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Windsor residents split on benefits of marijuana legalization

Windsor residents split on benefits of marijuana legalization

🕔11:06, 16.Oct 2018

By Gouliang Fu Cannabis will be legal in Canada in less than 24 hours. Windsor residents have mixed opinions on whether that’s a positive development. Jordan Troisi said Monday he has “no problem” with the pending change, but Miranda Hanna

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Legalization of pot may cause border issues

Legalization of pot may cause border issues

🕔12:21, 12.Oct 2018

By Cassidy McNea A local member of parliament is concerned about how the legalization of cannabis will affect border traffic. Each year more than six million people cross the Ambassador Bridge. With legalization coming into effect on Oct. 17 MP

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College and university plan for cannabis legalization

College and university plan for cannabis legalization

🕔11:08, 12.Oct 2018

By Zander Kelly The legalization of cannabis is just around the corner and new regulations will affect everything from schools to businesses. Ontario has incorporated cannabis into the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. This means people will be able to smoke cannabis in all

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A proactive approach to the legalization of cannabis

A proactive approach to the legalization of cannabis

🕔14:54, 5.Oct 2018

  By Tamas Miko Windsor Police are taking a proactive approach to the legalization of cannabis and to the risks it could bring to the community. With the legalization of marijuana, Windsor Police will use a three step approach, said

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