Bill C-45 proposes to allow kids aged 12-18 to legally possess marijuana, but experts warn weed is 'very dangerous' for developing brains. As Canadians prepare for a new era of legalized recreational marijuana use next summer, concern is growing about a little-known provision wrapped into the bill that would allow kids as young as 12 to legally possess pot. The professed goal of the federal Liberals' Bill C-45 is to keep marijuana out of the hands of criminals and youth, and to stop criminal records for possession of small amounts of marijuana from following people through their lives. [continues 1042 words]
Bill C-45 proposes youths 12-18 can have up to five grams before facing charges As Canadians prepare for a new era of legalized recreational marijuana use next summer, concern is growing about a little-known provision wrapped into the bill that would allow kids as young as 12 to legally possess pot. The professed goal of the federal Liberals' Bill C-45 is to keep marijuana out of the hands of criminals and youth, and to stop criminal records for possession of small amounts of marijuana from following people through their lives. [continues 921 words]
Vintage Vinyl and Hemp Emporium is known for a lot of things, notably its history with marijuana. Dylan and Janelle Baumet's father Pat opened Vintage Vinyl and Hemp Emporium 25 years ago in downtown Regina. The store has remained a family business over the years and sells everything from records to marijuana smoking accessories. The store has continued to sell accessories for smoking marijuana and has seen society's thoughts toward marijuana change. "Every year there's just more and more smokers and people are starting to realize that marijuana's good and not bad," Dylan said. [continues 437 words]
Trauma is at the nature of addiction, according to Dr. Gabor Mate. "Addiction is only a symptom, it's not the fundamental problem. The fundamental problem is trauma," said Mate. Mate was in Regina on Wednesday to speak at the sixth International Training Symposium on Innovative Approaches to Justice: Where Justice and Treatment Meet. The conference started Tuesday and runs until Friday at the Hotel Saskatchewan. Judges, lawyers, counsellors and professionals who work in treatment courts from across the country are in attendance, along with a handful of people from the United States. The conference is held every two years, with the last one being held in Vancouver. [continues 344 words]
