Senators push for decriminalize and legalize cannabis
A Senate committee after two years releases a 600 page report urging the Liberal government to decriminalize and legalize cannabis. It proposes a regulatory system for adults over 16 and notes potential records erasure for simple possession. Proponents call it a public health reform while opponents warn of crime risks.
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Canadian Senate committee backs legalizing marijuana and hashish
A Senate committee urges Canada to legalize marijuana and hashish under a licensing regime for production and sale to residents over 16, with looser medical access rules. It calls 0.04 blood alcohol limits for drunk driving cases, erasing records for simple possession, appointing an adviser, a multilevel conference, and funding research and prevention via taxation.
Second close call ends with unscathed pilot and plane
Mark recounts twin emergency landings in similar aircraft after engine trouble and oil pressure loss. A hay field served as an improvised strip, yet both incidents left him and his crew unhurt. He notes luck and staff help, recalling a 1980 failure and safe exit from a prior emergency.
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Terry Fox Run Keeps Hope Alive Across Canada
A detailed retrospective on Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope, noting his 1980 cross country journey, the 1981 fund total of 24.17 million, and his lasting legacy. The piece highlights the ongoing Terry Fox Run events, participation numbers, and the local 1990s Saskatoon style details including registration, routes, and a fundraising barbecue.
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Thunder Bay
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Dale Brown
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