Archive for April 16th, 2007
Medicinal Pot Advocate Pleads For Legalization
Monday, April 16th, 2007 London Free Press
Apr 16 2007
An emotional Pete Young — one of three people charged after a drug bust at a so-called medicinal marijuana centre in London — yesterday called for support as he prepares for his court date on Friday.
Sitting at a picnic table on the Victoria Park bandshell stage, the 36-year-old fought back [...]
Ottawa Puts High Price Tag On It’s Pot
Monday, April 16th, 2007Globe&Mail
OTTAWA — The federal government charges patients 15 times more for certified medical marijuana than it pays to buy the weed in bulk from its official supplier, newly released documents show. Critics say it’s unconscionable to charge that high a markup to some of the country’s sickest citizens, who have little income and are often [...]