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570news - (Canada) Crack cocaine and marijuana were also seized. (Sun May 19 05:31:16 2013 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: Rob Ford: 42 remarkable moments from Toronto mayor's career - Toronto Star
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thestar - (Canada) Rob Ford in 'crack cocaine' video scandal the man seen in a cellphone video appearing to smoke crack cocaine the... (Sun May 19 01:02:53 2013 PDT)

CBC.ca
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cbc - (Canada) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies crack cocaine allegations Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says allegations he was caught on tape smoking crack are "ridiculous. (Sat May 18 09:01:20 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Bong bust on Highway 11
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simcoe - (US) Bong bust on Highway 11 Someone driving on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte call... (Sat May 18 02:59:41 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford calls drug video allegations 'ridiculous' - guelphmercury
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guelphmercury - TORONTO b Torontob s controversial mayor is dismissing allegations that he was filmed smoking crack cocaine b reports that have caught the attention of the cityb s police force. (Sat May 18 02:29:07 2013 PDT)

Dempsey buys coffee shop chain - Leader Post
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leaderpost - (Canada) Tells Bon Appetit mag that the stuff is "basically a legalized drug. (Sat May 18 02:17:00 2013 PDT) [also leaderpost6940]

570 News
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570news - (Canada) Adam Grossman said both men were charged with marijuana possession. (Sat May 18 01:31:29 2013 PDT)

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CANADA: Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost
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mississauga - Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give cou... (Thu May 16 02:36:59 2013 PDT)

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Calgary Herald
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calgaryherald - (Canada) Many of the drugs have been marketed as more effective and safer than the opiates. (Sun May 19 16:01:19 2013 PDT) [also canada10558, montrealgazette11580]

Ford should directly address allegations of drug use in video scandal: expert
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windsorstar - (Canada) TORONTO - A public relations expert suggests Rob Ford's decision not to host his weekly radio show on Sunday may indicate the Toronto mayor has yet to fully figure out how to respond to allegations he was recorded on video appearing to smoke crack cocaine. (Sun May 19 15:31:35 2013 PDT) [also montrealgazette10098, medicinehatnews12401, montrealgazette10999]

Calgary Herald
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calgaryherald - (Canada) Toronto Mayor Rob Ford arrives at his City Hall offices as allegations into the use of crack have come to light via a video. (Sun May 19 12:01:18 2013 PDT)

Drug video allegations 'ridiculous,' says Ford - Canada.com
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canada - (Canada) Toronto's controversial mayor is dismissing allegations that he was filmed smoking crack cocaine - reports that have caught the attention of the city's police force. (Sun May 19 11:46:26 2013 PDT)

Federal agents arrest top enforcement officer in US Virgin Islands environment ...
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windsorstar - (Canada) Virgin Islands environment agency on drug trafficking charges. A criminal complaint filed in district court says federal agents allegedly observed Tapia using a government boat in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Federal agents allege that Tapia was armed, uniformed and in possession of a bag containing... (Sun May 19 11:31:23 2013 PDT) [also calgaryherald10886]

CANADA: Spectator killed during Jeep demonstration at Edmonton Food Bank fundraiser - Winnipeg Free Press
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winnipegfreepress - [Crack-...] ... (Sun May 19 03:07:55 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Canada - Winnipeg Free Press
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winnipegfreepress - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford arrives at City Hall in Toronto amid allegations of crack cocaine use on... (Sun May 19 03:07:55 2013 PDT)

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CANADA: Make money with pot, not war - Money - North Bay Nugget
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nugget - (Canada) Are we about to see the end of the war on drugs? (Fri May 17 02:42:16 2013 PDT)

Cannabis Culture
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cannabisculture - (US) Marijuana: Canada's Government is Tuned Out ! Cannabis Culture About Cannabis Culture A Whistler snowboarder nearly lost an Olympic gold medal after testing positive for pot. (Thu May 16 16:17:40 2013 PDT)

Globe and Mail
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theglobeandmail - (Canada) 579 were current users. 1975 were former marijuana smokers and 2103 had never inhaled pot. (Thu May 16 04:32:14 2013 PDT)

Vancouver Sun
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vancouversun - (Canada) Legal pot would boost U.S. economy, Chong says Legal pot would boost U.S. economy, Chong... (Thu May 16 03:17:27 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Mississauga Article: Hockey rink may become medical marijuana factory
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mississauga - Mississauga Article: Hockey rink may become medical marijuana factory Hockey rink may become medical marijuana fac... (Thu May 16 02:36:59 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Mississauga Article: Medical marijuana facility proposed for cottage country
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mississauga - Is pot the right path for MacTier? The Township of Georgian Bay is looking for the community's input on the potential of allowing a company to turn the MacTier Arena into a facility for medical marijuana. (Thu May 16 02:36:59 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost
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mississauga - Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give country an economic boost Mississauga Article: Comedian Tommy Chong says legalizing marijuana could give cou... (Thu May 16 02:36:59 2013 PDT)

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CANADA: Remarkable to witness birth of Eritrea - World - News - Toronto Sun
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torontosun - (Canada) [It was a shooting gallery.] ... (Sun May 19 02:58:30 2013 PDT) [also torontosun7610]

CANADA: Christie Blatchford on Insite: With addicts, nothing works perfectly, but every little bit helps - Full Comment - National Post
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fullcomment.nationalpost - Christie Blatchford on Insite: With addicts, nothing works perfectly, but every little bit helps ! Full Comment ! National Post Christie Blatchford on Insite: With addicts, nothing works perfectly, but every little bit helps ! Full Comment ! National Post Christie Blatchford on Insite: With addicts, nothing works perfectly, but every lit... (Wed May 15 02:38:13 2013 PDT)