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Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan

Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan

MADISON, Wis . (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana .
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

A bulging lump on someone's tongue. A big toe that has turned greenish-black from gangrene. A smoker's infant in hospital, connected to a breathing tube.
A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?

A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?

NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America.

Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online

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B.C. civil forfeiture law will be put to 'reasonable limits' Charter test

B.C. civil forfeiture law will be put to 'reasonable limits' Charter test

VANCOUVER — In July 2019, Vancouver police announced they had dismantled a multimillion-dollar drug operation after raiding two warehouse laboratories in South Vancouver allegedly making illegal cannabis extracts. Department spokesman Sgt.
Leon Wildes, immigration lawyer who fought to prevent John Lennon's deportation, dead at age 90

Leon Wildes, immigration lawyer who fought to prevent John Lennon's deportation, dead at age 90

Leon Wildes, a prominent immigration lawyer best known for his landmark, yearslong fight in the 1970s to prevent John Lennon from being deported and enable the former Beatle to receive permanent residency in the U.S., has died at age 90.
73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

OTTAWA — An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73 per cent of respondents are buying their cannabis from legal sources. That number compares with 37 per cent in 2019, the year after Canada first legalized cannabis.
'I hope her face haunts you': Sentencing for man convicted in child's beating death

'I hope her face haunts you': Sentencing for man convicted in child's beating death

CALGARY — There were sobs and tears in a Calgary courtroom Thursday at the sentencing hearing for a man convicted in the beating death of his girlfriend’s three-year-old daughter. Ivy Wick was injured on Sept.
St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

St. Paul makes history with all-female city council, a rarity among large US cities

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members' seats were occupied by women — a first for Minnesota's capital city.
Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a 'nonstarter'

Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a 'nonstarter'

MADISON, Wis.
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