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Commentary: It’s time to let athletes use cannabis

Written on November 6, 2020. Posted in Sports.

While public opinion is generally shifting more favourably towards the use of cannabis, there’s one arena where little progress has been made: sports. According to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), there are three criteria involved in prohibiting a substance: the potential to enhance...

We need to plant the seeds for a more sustainable cannabis industry

Written on September 25, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle.

Since its legalization, marijuana has become a big industry in Canada, and like most industries of its size, it comes with a substantial environmental impact—but it doesn’t have to. Marijuana requires specific temperature and humidity levels to grow efficiently, and growing marijuana indoors requires...

High expectations: the best ways to enjoy legal weed

Written on July 8, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

With all of its strains, concentrates and taboos, trying cannabis—the term for weed or marijuana used by the Canadian government—for the first time can be daunting. Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis use is here to stay, but that doesn’t make everyone an expert on its use. While each person...

City votes in favour of private cannabis retailers

Written on January 11, 2019. Posted in City Council, News.

Private cannabis retail stores are coming to Kingston after Tuesday’s City Council meeting. During their bi-weekly meeting, Council agreed to notify the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) that the City of Kingston will permit the operation of private cannabis retail stores as of April...

Japan, Korea and China tell students lose pot or face legal risk

Written on November 16, 2018. Posted in News.

China, South Korea, and Japan want their international students to just say no. The countries’ embassies have issued a warning to exchange students, advising them to refrain from smoking cannabis after its legalization in Canada last month. The countries still prohibit the substance’s consumption,...

Kingston residents deserve transparent cannabis rules

Written on October 16, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Hazy cannabis regulation means Kingston residents and students can’t be expected to follow unclear rules. On Oct. 17, recreational cannabis use will become legal across Canada. Yet it’s unclear where Kingston residents are expected to smoke in public spaces. Ontario’s government will allow people...

University won’t allow smoking cannabis on campus, except for medical purposes

Written on October 15, 2018. Posted in News, University.

This story was updated on Oct. 19 All recreational smoking and vaping of cannabis on campus will be prohibited after its legalization in Canada on Oct. 17. Unless approved for medical or research use, individuals won’t be allowed to smoke cannabis in a University-owned or leased building, within three...

Health Canada's cannabis plan allows for informed decisions

Written on September 11, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Health Canada’s latest investment in its cannabis public education strategy promotes a sustainable and healthy relationship between young people and marijuana. If you tell teens not to do something, they’ll still try it. A legalized substance with potential risks deserves a forum for thoughtful...

Queen’s park catch-up

Written on March 16, 2018. Posted in News.

Doug Ford narrowly wins PC leadership race After a chaotic leadership election, Toronto businessman and former city councillor Doug Ford won the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership race on Saturday night. A leadership contest was triggered a month and a half ago, following former PC leader...

University to strike working group addressing cannabis legalization

Written on November 17, 2017. Posted in News.

On Nov. 1, the Ontario Liberal government announced its proposed Cannabis Act which, if passed, would regulate the sale of cannabis in Ontario by July 1, 2018. Queen’s Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration) Donna Janiec told The Journal, “the University is moving to strike a working group to...

Q&A with Kingston & the Islands MPP Sophie Kiwala

Written on September 18, 2017. Posted in News.

Liberal MPP Sophie Kiwala (Kingston & the Islands) sat down with The Journal for a Q&A about the Ontario government’s many recent policy endeavours. Kiwala was elected to the Ontario Legislative Assembly in June 2014 and is an active member in Kathleen Wynne’s government, holding positions...

Tag: cannabis

Commentary: It’s time to let athletes use cannabis

We need to plant the seeds for a more sustainable cannabis industry

High expectations: the best ways to enjoy legal weed

City votes in favour of private cannabis retailers

Japan, Korea and China tell students lose pot or face legal risk

Kingston residents deserve transparent cannabis rules

University won’t allow smoking cannabis on campus, except for medical purposes

Health Canada's cannabis plan allows for informed decisions

Queen’s park catch-up

University to strike working group addressing cannabis legalization

Q&A with Kingston & the Islands MPP Sophie Kiwala

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