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Teenager pleads guilty to murdering US Border Patrol agent during robbery try
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570news - (Canada) The attack sparked a massive search on both sides of the border in rugged terrain strewn with white boulders that is popular with illegal immigrants and marijuana smugglers. (Fri Nov 20 22:34:09 2009 PST) [also brandonsun4759, 660news5394, news11305435, canadaeast4042, cnews.canoe.ca4671, metronews.ca12509, metronews.ca12761, metronews.ca12432]

Lessons learned - The Globe and Mail
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theglobeandmail - (Canada) A pot smoking episode that was uncovered by a urine test. (Fri Nov 20 20:52:39 2009 PST) [also theglobeandmail8812]

Police seek owners of stolen goods
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owensoundsuntimes - (Canada) Nine charges of possession of stolen goods and two charges of possession of marijuana have been laid. (Fri Nov 20 19:33:05 2009 PST)

Duo hit with weapons charges
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princegeorgecitizen - (Canada) Justin Lewis Chamberlain, 29, and Christopher Andrew Hornby, 18 face a combined total of 17 offenses related to the alleged possession of an assortment of guns, ammunition, and marijuana. ... (Fri Nov 20 16:21:58 2009 PST)

A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32
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metronews - (Canada) That was in 2004, when a marijuana habit drove Williams out of the NFL. (Fri Nov 20 16:04:45 2009 PST)

US student weeps as prosecutor sums up in Italy murder case
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vancouversun - (Canada) Instead, Knox said, she spent the night with Sollecito at his flat, where they smoked marijuana, had sex and watched a movie. ... (Fri Nov 20 14:49:27 2009 PST)

One in four Ontario teens is a binge drinker: CAMH study
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680news - (Canada) Although fewer teens are drinking alcohol this year compared to a decade ago, binge drinking, marijuana smoking and prescription drug use are still a problem. The survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found one in four Ontario teens is a binge drinker, drinking five or more drinks on one occasion. Forty-two per ... (Fri Nov 20 09:49:38 2009 PST)

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CANADA: Kelowna Capital News - Chartered accountant pioneer ready to retire
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bclocalnews - Concessions and a Jamaican food caterer, some of the products and businesses they feature are local fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh homemade bread, buns, spelt cookies and baking; 100 per ce... (Wed Nov 18 02:43:27 2009 PST)

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Top Indian hospitals woo medical tourism from Canada
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news.calcuttatube - (US) We have no dearth of medical manpower (India produces 30,000 new doctors each year) and we have a diverse genetic pool for drug testing,' Puri said. (Sat Nov 21 00:21:53 2009 PST)

Some Saskatchewan students have to be re-vaccinated
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theprovince - (Canada) Hundreds of kilos of doda, 'poor-man's heroin,' seized by... (Sat Nov 21 00:21:53 2009 PST)

'Big Brother' winner accused of trying to sell painkillers renews bail request
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660news - (Canada) Adam Jasinski was charged last month with attempting to sell 2000 pills of oxycodone. (Fri Nov 20 21:52:28 2009 PST) [also canadaeast4999]

Are we moral or aren't we?
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calgarysun - (Canada) Oh sure, prior to the Swingin’ Sixties divorces were harder to come by, drug abuse wasn’t as rampant and pornography wasn’t piped into every home via the Internet. ... (Fri Nov 20 21:34:43 2009 PST)

Weekend TV picks
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theglobeandmail - (Canada) The program asserts it was the late president's dependence on cortisone shots that turned him into a sex-mad lothario. (Fri Nov 20 21:08:19 2009 PST)

Coroner says mother of New Orleans Saints QB Brees died of drug overdose
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metronews - (Canada) Metro - Coroner says mother of New Orleans Saints QB Brees died of drug overdose Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded this week that the 59-year-o... (Fri Nov 20 20:52:39 2009 PST) [also metronews.ca12073, metronews.ca12269]

Fire leaves mother and
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theguardian.pe - (Canada) Her first husband is believed murdered in a country where drug lords wreak havoc on innocent citizens. (Fri Nov 20 19:49:25 2009 PST)

medical marijuana news

Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops
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nationalpost - (Canada) Los Angeles gets tough on medical marijuana shops LOS A... (Fri Nov 20 14:41:50 2009 PST)

Michigan opens Cannabis College
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network.nationalpost - (Canada) If marijuana is going to be legal for medicinal use. (Fri Nov 20 12:49:18 2009 PST)

CANADA: A high to remember - theVARSITY.ca
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thevarsity - The most psychoactive cannabinoid chemical [in marijuana] is tetrahydrocannabinol. (Fri Nov 20 03:39:51 2009 PST)

CANADA: Kelowna Capital News - Marijuana reviewer for U.S. newspaper a tempting offer
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bclocalnews - A friend of mine has sent me a rather unique job application to become a medical marijuana reviewer and I have to admit Ib m tempted. (Thu Nov 19 02:43:52 2009 PST)

Raw milk activist gaining support
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orilliapacket - (Canada) "We believe that the legal prohibitions on distributing raw milk violate th... (Wed Nov 18 03:40:19 2009 PST)

Raw milk farmer has new ally
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stcatharinesstandard - (Canada) ["We believe that t...] ... (Wed Nov 18 03:34:56 2009 PST)

Raw milk warrior lands new backer
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torontosun - (Canada) Constitution group compares it to medical marijuana "We believe that the legal prohibitions on distributing raw milk violate the constitutional rights of both gro... (Wed Nov 18 02:39:57 2009 PST)

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CANADA: Victoria News - Shipyard axes management jobs
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bclocalnews - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed ... (Fri Nov 20 02:31:59 2009 PST) [also bclocalnews8347]

CANADA: Saanich News - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed - Mobile Edition
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bclocalnews - Saanich News - Princess Avenue needle exchange axed - Mobile Edition Princess Avenue needle exchange axed The Vancouver Island Health Authority is giving up on finding a single fixed-site needle exchange. (Thu Nov 19 03:06:34 2009 PST) [also bclocalnews7613, bclocalnews7515, bclocalnews7749]

CANADA: Investment in Sask. needle exchange program means health care savings: review - Health - Living - The Moose Jaw Times Herald
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mjtimes.sk - (US) The program is not only limited to a needle exchange. (Wed Nov 18 02:58:22 2009 PST)

CANADA: Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO - Local - News - The Moose Jaw Times Herald
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mjtimes.sk - (US) Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO - Local - News - The Moose Jaw Times Herald Consultation needed after needle exchange limitation announcement: health region CEO needle exchange program The CEO of the Five Hills Health Region said consultation will be needed after it was announced this week the number of needles handed out by the province&rsquo. (Wed Nov 18 02:58:22 2009 PST) [also mjtimes.sk.ca5850]

Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British ...
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7thspace - (UK) Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British Columbia - 7thSpace Interactive Levamisole tainted cocaine causing severe neutropenia in Alberta and British Columbia Five cases of severe neutropenia (neutrophil counts (0.5 per 109 cells/L) associated with exposure to cocaine and levamisole, an antihelimithic agent no longer available in Canada, were identified in Albert... (Tue Nov 17 11:34:01 2009 PST)

VIHA will expand needle distribution programing
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canada - (Canada) VIHA has struggled to set up a permanent needle exchange site in Victoria, which prompted health officials to review its approach to harm reduction. VIHA has struggled to set up a permanent needle exchange site in Victoria, which prompted health officials to review its... (Tue Nov 17 06:19:28 2009 PST)

CANADA: Goldstream News Gazette - SilkWind tower revival eyed for 2010
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bclocalnews - Needle exchange location eyed ... (Tue Nov 17 02:32:01 2009 PST)