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wday.com (US) FARGOb Two Fargo men struggling with addiction are graduating from a treatment program. (Wed May 23 23:12:31 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(60%), $drugwar_propaganda(75%), $addiction(60%), $propaganda_theme2(75%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $gateway(55%), $propaganda_theme4(55%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(60%), $drugs(90%), $various_drugs(90%), $youth(60%), $school(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)]

pharmtech.com (US) The combination of translatable in-vitro and in-vivo assays, coupled with expertise in immunology and oncology helps facilitate the progression of novel oncology therapeutics from hit identification to in... (Wed May 23 22:10:33 2018 PDT)

pharmtech.com (US) assays, coupled with expertise in immunology and oncology helps facilitate the progression of novel oncology therapeutics from hit identification to investigational new dru... (Wed May 23 22:10:33 2018 PDT)

delta-optimist.com Ont. b An Ontario police force is hoping to educate parents after kids brought marijuana-laced snacks to the same elementary school on two separate occasions. (Wed May 23 02:10:22 2018 PDT)

delta-optimist.com Is planning to grow recreational cannabis in advance of its legalization later this year. The company projects Pure Sunfarms will multiply revenue per square foot of growing capacity 10 to 15 times by switching from produce to cannabis. (Wed May 23 02:10:22 2018 PDT)

delta-optimist.com Ont. b An Ontario police force is hoping to educate parents after kids brought marijuana-laced snacks to the same elementary school on two separate occasions. (Wed May 23 02:10:22 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(60%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $use_is_abuse(60%), $gateway(55%), $propaganda_theme4(60%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $plants(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $medical_cannabis(100%), $cannabis(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $various_illegal_drugs(70%), $youth(60%), $school(100%)]

delta-optimist.com Is planning to grow recreational cannabis in advance of its legalization later this year. The company projects Pure Sunfarms will multiply revenue per square foot of growing capacity 10 to 15 times by switching from produce to cannabis. (Wed May 23 02:10:22 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(75%), $propaganda_theme1(75%), $propaganda_theme2(50%), $propaganda_theme3(50%), $gateway(55%), $propaganda_theme4(55%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $snoop_dogg(100%), $plants(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $medical_cannabis(100%), $cannabis(100%), $cannabis_industry(85%), $various_drugs(90%), $aggrandizement(100%)]

timminspress.com (Canada) Candidate hopes to build support for Libertarians Jozef Bauer concedes one of his biggest challenges on the campaign trail is having to explain what the heck a Libertarian is and what the party stands for. (Wed May 23 02:09:53 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(55%), $drugwar_propaganda(70%), $propaganda_theme2(70%), $propaganda_theme3(60%), $propaganda_theme5(70%), $drugs(95%), $drug_reform_party(55%), $various_drugs(95%), $incarceration(100%), $youth(70%), $school(100%)]

nuggetnews.com (US) CANNABIS - yes or no? Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuana dispensaries to open for business, as did the entire state of Oregon. Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuana dis... (Wed May 23 22:07:01 2018 PDT)

koreaherald.com The Seoul Western District Court on Wednesday said it had sentenced a top fashion designer to 8 months in jail, suspended for two years, and 40 hours of substance abuse treatment for injecting methamphetamine. ... (Wed May 23 01:05:55 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(100%), $drugwar_propaganda(100%), $use_is_abuse(100%), $propaganda_theme4(100%), $propaganda_theme5(60%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $drugs(90%), $chemicals(100%), $euphoric_stimulant(100%), $stimulant(100%), $methamphetamine(100%), $amphetamines(100%), $various_drugs(90%), $incarceration(100%), $youth(60%), $school(100%), $aggrandizement(100%)]

capebretonpost.com (US) [ ...] ... (Wed May 23 02:05:48 2018 PDT) [$drug_related(60%), $drugwar_propaganda(60%), $addiction(60%), $propaganda_theme2(60%), $propaganda_theme3(60%), $propaganda_theme6(60%), $illegal_drugs(60%), $school(100%)]

mailtribune.com (US) The state's Department of Revenue says medical marijuana dispensaries were required to file their second-quarter returns for recreational marijuana by Aug. 1. (Wed May 23 22:04:41 2018 PDT)

The Hillsboro Argus, 18 May 2018 - After U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued his memorandum on marijuana in January, I committed to taking a methodical and thoughtful approach to developing an enforcement strategy for Oregon. In early February, our marijuana summit brought together more than 130 people from 70 organizations representing a wide range of interests, values, and perspectives. Among those in attendance were Gov, Kate Brown, representatives from 14 U.S. Attorney's offices, Oregon congressional delegation staff, and members of the Oregon Legislature. The summit featured presentations by state officials, policymakers, federal and state law enforcement agencies, industry representatives, adversely affected landowners, public health organizations, banking executives and tribal leaders.

Nelson Star, 18 May 2018 - Open letter sent to federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and her B.C. counterpart David Eby Jessika Villano sells a potent array of dried cannabis, oils, salves and even bud-infused bath bombs at Buddha Barn Medicinal Society - all grown and processed by small-scale British Columbia producers.

National Post
Parents warned after marijuana-laced snacks brought to, eaten at same elementary school on two occasions
National Post
OSHAWA, Ont. — An Ontario police force is hoping to educate parents after kids brought marijuana-laced snacks to the same elementary school on two separate occasions. A Grade 6 student brought home-baked pot cookies to the Oshawa, Ont., school on ...
Police issue warning after marijuana 'snacks' brought to Toronto-area elementary school twiceGlobalnews.ca
Kids ingested marijuana edibles at Oshawa elementary school: policeCTV News
Marijuana snacks brought into Oshawa elementary school twice in the past two weeksToronto Star

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The Denver Post
Women look to make mark on male-dominated marijuana industry
The Denver Post
In this May 11, 2018, photo, Danielle Schumacher, CEO and co-founder of THC Staffing Group, a recruitment firm that encourages a more diverse cannabis industry workforce, smells some cannabis flowers at Berkeley Patients Group in Berkeley, Calif.
Women look to cut through 'grass ceiling in male- dominated marijuanaManteca Bulletin
Women cite 'grass ceiling' in male-dominated weed industry | The StarToronto Star

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BBC News
Is the UK the world's biggest exporter of legal cannabis?
BBC News
As the UK hosts a summit on the state of medical cannabis in Europe, BBC Reality Check asks - does Britain really export more legal cannabis than any other country? Pro-drug reform campaign group Transform says the government is denying that cannabis ...

Vancouver Courier
Lower prices no problem for Delta cannabis grower
Vancouver Courier
Health Canada this year gave the go-ahead for Emerald Health Therapeutics, a B.C.-based licensed producer of medical cannabis, to grow medical marijuana at the Village Farms greenhouse. The joint venture, called Pure Sunfarms, is planning to grow ...

Globalnews.ca
Lifesaving Society worried legalized marijuana may increase drowning risk
Globalnews.ca
The prospect of legalized marijuana has the Lifesaving Society worried about water safety, according to the head of the group's Saskatchewan branch. CEO Shelby Rushton said alcohol or drug use is almost always a factor in drownings, especially with ...

Edmonton Journal
Open lottery system will dictate who gets prime spots to sell cannabis in Edmonton
Edmonton Journal
Edmonton city councillors endorsed an open lottery system for cannabis permits Tuesday despite concerns from some established retailers. City officials expect 200 applications for development permits in Edmonton this spring, with business people racing ...

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