Marijuana now legal: What’s happening around town

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Oct. 17, 2018 is marijuana legalization day in Canada.

To mark the occasion, there are several events happening across the Lower Mainland and in other parts of the province.

Legalization is a Lie: A protest at Vancouver Art Gallery

According to organizers, “This isn’t legalization, it’s Prohibition 2.0!”
Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: UBC Robson Square

Diable Nutrients and Quick Grow Kelowna – guest Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong, who has been a symbol of the marijuana industry since its early counter-culture days, will be in Kelowna to help celebrate the legalization of recreational pot.
Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Quick Grow Indoor Garden Center (1945 Kirschner Road, Kelowna)

Marijuana becomes legal in Victoria, let’s celebrate!

Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Location: BC Legislature (501 Belleville Street), Victoria

Legalization Celeblazion

Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 4:20 p.m.
Location: AMS Student Nest (6133 University Blvd, Vancouver)

420 Colouring Book Launch and Weed Warriors Art Show

Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Cannabis Culture (307 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver)

Let’s Talk Cannabis Legalization

A free panel discussion on how parents and caregivers can nurture youth resilience, as we adapt to changing drug laws.
Date: Oct. 17, 2018
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: H.J. Cambie Secondary School (4151 Jacombs Road, Richmond)

FireWise Learning Academy Presents Cannabis Fire Safety Workshops

Members of the National Fire Protection Association talks about current and expected fire codes. Crews from the Denver Fire Department discuss their experience conducting fire safety inspections.
Date: Oct. 18, 2018
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 20338 65 Avenue, Langley

Cannabis Testing Analytical Solutions Seminars

Analytical lab professionals, researchers and licensed producer professionals can register for a cannabis compliance testing seminar.
Date: Oct. 18, 2018
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton (8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond)

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