Marijuana News Articles for December 2006

Pot advocates in messy divorce - Patriquen fined in 2005, Stephen faces proceeds-of-crime trial
By: Chris Lambie, Chronicle Herald (CN NS), 12-30-06

Up in smoke - Man suspended by company after testing positive for marijuana use is filing a human rights complaint
By: Brookes Merritt, Edmonton Sun (CN AB), 12-30-06

Compassion club raided, names taken
By: Neil Horner, Parksville Qualicum Beach News (CN BC), 12-29-06

Big pot case against five falls apart - Boat raid: Prosecutors see little likelihood of conviction after massive marijuana bust
By: Richard Watts, Victoria Times-Colonist (CN BC), 12-23-06

Hemp grows with technological advances - Plant replacing petroleum-based products for varied industrial uses
By: Sharon Adams, Business Edge (Canada), 12-22-06

Breaking the law to expose pot grow ops
By: Dan Ferguson, Surrey Leader (CN BC), 12-20-06

High times for farmers as cannabis is named America's biggest cash crop
By: Andrew Gumbel, The Independent (U.K.), 12-19-06

B.C. Hydro finds Christmas lights, not grow-op - GABRIOLA ISLAND: Woman raised alarm with power request
By: Bruce Mason, The Province(CN BC), 12-17-06

Pot dealer says police drug busts are reason to get out of business
By: Aaron Paton, Canmore Leader (CN AB), 12-13-06

Papers show U.S. input into Canadian drug policy - National strategy will be modelled on tough U.S. approach
Author: CanWest News Service, Edmonton Journal (CN AB), 12-12-06

Steady increase in marijuana use - More teens use pot before tobacco, conference hears
Source: The Tribune (CN ON), 12-08-06

Holy Smoke lawyer argues 'lesser of two evils'
By: Sara Newham, Nelson Daily News (CN BC), 12-07-06

Cut to marijuana research sends strong message
By: Pauline Comeau, Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada), 12-05-06

Ont.'s new fire marshal expected to have impact on grow operations
By: Tobi Cohen, The Expositor(CN ON), 12-04-06

Growing pot could result in your joint being blown to hell
By: Colin McKim, Packet & Times (CN ON), 12-01-06 (Rolo Comentary: This one is rather funny, in a satirical way.)