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Clients upset after police raid Edmonton marijuana dispensary

EDMONTON – Users of medical marijuana are upset over a drug bust in Edmonton last week in which police raided a dispensary and charged the family that operates it.

The owners claim, up until last week, police left them alone. On Wednesday morning, that changed. ALERT’s Green Team seized all marijuana products from the Mobile Access Compassionate Resources Organization Society (MACROS).

The non-profit group sold medical marijuana to people who have a prescription. It served more than 1,000 clients.

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28
Jul

Vancouver puppy eats pot, needs emergency veterinary care at clinic

Jaime McLaren says her puppy, Wrigley, became sick after eating marijuana while he was on a walk.

Jaime McLaren was horrified when Wrigley, her four-month-old chocolate lab, fell to the ground in agony after a walk in Vancouver last week.

The dog couldn't stand up, and started having tremors, McLaren told CBC News.

"It was traumatizing," she said. "I immediately burst into tears and thought it was going to be a fatal incident."

She rushed Wrigley to emergency care.

"The vet determined it was marijuana, likely a butt that he'd picked up while on his walk and ingested," she said.

The visit to the vet cost Jamie McLaren $150 for the exam and the charcoal induction treatment to detoxify her dog. (Jamie McLaren)

Tue
28
Jul

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Mon
27
Jul

Dogs ingesting marijuana a growing risk, pet insurer says

Dogs experiencing marijuana-related medical complications are becoming increasingly common, says a pet insurance company.

Pet insurer Trupanion said it's paying out a growing number of claims for dogs treated for marijuana toxicity.

Dr. Denise Petryk, a veterinarian with the company, said it can be a serious problem.

"A small dog that gets even a small bite of marijuana that, let's say, has been made into marijuana butter or again one of the edibles … it could potentially be fatal."

In Vancouver, Jaime McLaren said her puppy needed emergency care after it accidentally ingested pot.

Mon
27
Jul

Canada: Medical marijuana to be covered by benefits soon, experts say

Canadians who have been prescribed medical marijuana could one day see their insurance company footing the bill, experts predict, following the introduction of new Health Canada rules that allow for the sale of cannabis oils.

Health Canada announced revamped medical marijuana regulations earlier this month after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that users of the drug should be permitted to consume it in other forms, such as oils and edibles, rather than having to smoke dried buds."You're going to see insurance companies slowly start to creep into the sector," says Khurram Malik, an analyst at Jacob Securities Inc., noting that the new regulations will allow medical marijuana producers to sell gel caps similar to those made from cod liver oil.

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27
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City of Vancouver begins crackdown on marijuana dispensaries selling edibles

Marijuana dispensary operators have begun receiving letters warning them that the time has come for edibles to disappear from their stores.

“City policy is that edibles, except for oils, tinctures and capsules, will not be permitted to be sold,” states a document issued by the City of Vancouver’s planning and development services department. “Effective immediately, edibles cannot be sold in your business.”

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27
Jul

Edmonton: Legal marijuana users left scrambling after local supplier raided by police

EDMONTON - More than 1,000 people with health problems ranging from cancer to chronic pain are without their legal medicine after a Beverly area marijuana shop was raided Wednesday by police.

The non-profit Mobile Access Compassionate Resources Organization Society, or MACROS, had been illegally supplying marijuana to users with a Health Canada medical marijuana licence or a prescription from their doctor for 11 years without any issues, society president Aaron Bott said.

His clients range from the homeless to the wealthy across Alberta and throughout Canada.

Sat
25
Jul

RCMP locate more than 1,250 wild marijuana plants - Local - The Guardian

Members of the Prince District JFO Drug Unit located more than 1,250 marijuana plants Friday after receiving a tip from the public.

TRAVELLERS REST – One of the largest marijuana seizures ever in P.E.I. occurred this week, although  no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Members of the Prince District JFO Drug Unit located more than 1,250 marijuana plants on  Friday after receiving a tip from the public.

The plants were located in a farm field and were interspersed with the actual crop.

Police said they believe the plants likely originated from a crop of marijuana being planted in the general area of the field at some time in the past and went to seed.

Sat
25
Jul

Vodis to Receive Permission for an Inspection in Washington State once New Air Flow System is Installed

Vancouver, British Columbia / TheNewswire / July 24, 2015- Vodis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: VP / FSE: 1JV /Q:VDQSF) ("Vodis" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that after consulting with the City of Bellingham in Washington State, the Company needs only to install air flow systems in order that it may be granted permission to receive an inspection from the Washington State Liquor Control board. The company has ordered the necessary parts and expects the installation to be completed within 3-4 weeks.

Fri
24
Jul

Marijuana use up slightly among P.E.I. students: report - Prince Edward Island - CBC News

The P.E.I. government released its student drug use report Friday. (CBC)

A report on student drug use shows marijuana use has increased slightly among students in Grades 7 to 12.

Twenty-two per cent of the students who took part reported taking a toke in the last 12 months.

It's a number that has increased from under 18 per cent back in 2008.

"Any substance misuse among youth is a concern and it is important to make this information available to parents, communities, and those who work with youth," said Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer.

"I encourage people to read the report online and talk to their children about the harms associated with substance misuse."

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