Orillia OPP commander surprised at how many people think pot is already legal Marijuana legalization might be coming at some point, but in the meantime, pot is still illegal. It seems some people are jumping the gun. Insp. Pat Morris, Orillia OPP commander, said he is surprised at how many people assume a proposed change in marijuana laws has already come into effect. "Some people perceive that marijuana is legal. It's not legal," he said. "Some people ( believe) that the police won't act on certain controlled substances, because they believe it may be legal at some point in the future." [continues 183 words]
The province's proposal to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public places, including shops that sell the product, will hurt business, according to a local vape shop owner. "You have to educate the customer about maintenance and how to use it," Keith Jackson, who co-owns Phoenix Vapers, said of why it is important for customers to be able to use the e-cigarettes in the store. "It's like your cellphone: When you buy it, they educate you." [continues 596 words]
