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22 October 2018

The Week In Weed: October 19, 2018

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
United States Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what's happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

O Canada!  Obviously, the big news this week is that marijuana is now legal in Canada.

The B.C. government is touting the success of the province's online cannabis store, which went live shortly after midnight.

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says coming legislation will waive the waiting period and fee for those seeking a pardon for possession offences.

Unlikely as it seems, Canada's first day as the world's largest legal marijuana marketplace turned out to be pretty much just another day.

Recreational marijuana is legal as of today, but the vision of what a pot-permissive Canada looks like remains somewhat hazy.

The National Hockey League (NHL) will maintain its neutral stance on pro players' cannabis use after legalization takes effect across Canada this Wednesday, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

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