Toronto police have raided a marijuana dispensary on the Danforth, a little more than a week after its owners were featured in a media interview that touted their business as "totally illegal." Chris Goodwin and Erin Goodwin, owners of Good Weeds Lounge, are charged with two counts possession for the purpose of trafficking, relating to marijuana and cannabis resin, plus possession of the proceeds of crime. Erin Goodwin is also charged with simple possession. The investigation was sparked by "community complaints," Const. Caroline de Kloet told Metro. The raid happened Thursday. [continues 78 words]
Fungi Chemical Psilocybin Can Help Elderly With Anxiety Drug advocates and medical experts will be gathering in Toronto to discuss the potential health benefits of magic mushrooms. The event, slated for Sunday at the Centre for Social Innovation, is part of a worldwide day of action organized by the 920 Coalition. The Toronto event is being organized by Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. CSSDP co-chair Gonzo Nieto said the event is meant to bring attention to the medicinal and spiritual effects of psilocybin mushrooms and counteract stigma around their use. [continues 232 words]
The CEO of The Izms says it was the ingrained drug culture at Toronto's best public and private schools that led him to start selling synthetic marijuana and pills that offer users the same effects as illegal drugs do. "My life was affected by the current system we have in place, a lot of my friends lives were affected," Adam Wookey, 28, told Metro a few days after his arrest for drug trafficking, in relation to his role as CEO of The Izms and PurePillz. [continues 1239 words]
Council Approves Temporary Ban On Permits For Recreational Cannabis Businesses The Dillon Town Council approved a temporary ban on issuing permits for recreational marijuana businesses at its Tuesday night meeting. The motion passed with a 6-1 vote. All council members were present. According to the ordinance, the moratorium will extend through Oct. 1, although the town council can opt to lift the ban at any time, if deemed necessary. "The biggest reason is because the state doesn't have any of the regulations in place yet," said Dillon town manager Joe Wray, of the purpose behind implementing the moratorium. [continues 270 words]
This letter is written in response to the "Students Should Quit Their Whining About Alex Drug Testing" letter in the July 28 edition of The Athens NEWS. While you are a student of public schools, the school DOES NOT own you or your "little feet." Getting an education isn't just about books and grades. We are also learning how to participate fully in the life of our nation. In order to participate, we need to know our rights or we might lose them. [continues 319 words]
