Archive for October 2nd, 2006
Jailed Pot Advocate to Run for Mayor
Monday, October 2nd, 2006
WEST NIPISSING, Ont. – A marijuana advocate says he expects to be released from jail in time to campaign to become mayor of this northeastern Ontario town.
Speaking from a North Bay, Ont., jail, Michel Ethier said Wednesday he has no plans to withdraw from the race even if he is the only candidate challenging [...]
Tommy Chong Freaks Out
Monday, October 2nd, 2006
TORONTO – Tommy Chong, one half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech and Chong, exudes as much serenity sipping on a cup of coffee in a downtown hotel as one might expect from a lifelong pothead.
But three years ago, the Canadian-born Chong had good reason to freak out – agents for the U.S. Drug [...]
13 Fail Drug Tests
Monday, October 2nd, 2006With what looked to be 15 solid applicants, one Quesnel mill thought they’d have no trouble filling their labour opening.
But after 13 applicants failed the mill’s drug test, it wasn’t so certain.
Justice and Safety chair Coun. Sushil Thapar directed a meeting where committee members decided to take the fight into schools and educate today’s [...]
No More Wacky Tobacky Tests
Monday, October 2nd, 2006An Alberta researcher says the federal Conservatives are putting Canada back in the “dark ages” by eliminating the $4-million medical marijuana research program.
“There are still many unknowns about the medical benefits of marijuana use. Ending research grants will put us back in the dark ages,” said Dr. Helen Hays, with the University of [...]