Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
National

Pot Activists Marc And Jodie Emery Plead Guilty To Drug-Related Charges

The Canadian Press, 18 Dec, 2017 11:47 AM
    TORONTO — Prominent pot activists Jodie and Marc Emery have pleaded guilty to a number of drug-related charges in a Toronto court.
     
    Marc Emery pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking, trafficking marijuana and possession of proceeds of crime more than $5,000.
     
    Jodie Emery pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
     
    The couple's arrest at Toronto's Pearson International Airport in March was followed by co-ordinated raids in several cities of pot shops associated with them.
     
    The Emerys own the Cannabis Culture brand, which was used by a chain of 19 marijuana dispensaries in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, but the number of stores has dwindled to eight.
     
     
    In addition to the Emerys, police charged three other people in March. 
     
    Thirty-seven-year-old Chris Goodwin and 31-year-old Erin Goodwin, both of Toronto, and 29-year-old Britney Guerra of Stoney Creek, Ont., face charges that include conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
     
    The federal government is set to legalize recreational marijuana in July 2018, but its sale has been left up to the provinces.
     
    In Ontario, for example, marijuana will be sold by the provincial government in a series of dedicated stories, similar to how it sells liquor.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Saskatoon Catholic Hospital To Return $25k Donation After Lingerie Fundraiser

    Saskatoon Catholic Hospital To Return $25k Donation After Lingerie Fundraiser
    A Catholic hospital foundation is returning a donation from a Saskatoon men’s club which reportedly raised $25,000 at a fundraiser where women danced in lingerie.

    Saskatoon Catholic Hospital To Return $25k Donation After Lingerie Fundraiser

    'India Fifth Largest Overseas Market For Washington, DC'

    In 2016, Washington, DC welcomed 100,000 visitors from India making it the citys fifth largest overseas market.

    'India Fifth Largest Overseas Market For Washington, DC'

    Gymnastics Canada Suspends Edmonton-Based Coach Because Of Sex-Abuse Allegations

    Gymnastics Canada Suspends Edmonton-Based Coach Because Of Sex-Abuse Allegations
    Gymnastics Canada suspended an Edmonton-based coach on Thursday amid allegations he sexually abused some of his former students. 

    Gymnastics Canada Suspends Edmonton-Based Coach Because Of Sex-Abuse Allegations

    Halifax Man's Donair Christmas Ornament A Hit: 'My Phone Is Just Going Crazy'

    Halifax resident Gary Marsh built an ornament honouring the city's official food using a 3D printer and a repurposed motor, and then posted a video of his creation on Reddit.

    Halifax Man's Donair Christmas Ornament A Hit: 'My Phone Is Just Going Crazy'

    Alberta Promises Lawsuit, Other 'Consequences' On Saskatchewan Licence Plate Ban

    Alberta Promises Lawsuit, Other 'Consequences' On Saskatchewan Licence Plate Ban
    EDMONTON — Alberta promised a court fight and mocked Saskatchewan's lagging economy following a move by its neighbour to the east to ban Alberta licence plates on future job sites.

    Alberta Promises Lawsuit, Other 'Consequences' On Saskatchewan Licence Plate Ban

    Tears, Tributes As Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall Bids Farewell To Legislature

    Wall gave his final speech to the house after an hour of memories and praise shared by colleagues and opponents alike.

    Tears, Tributes As Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall Bids Farewell To Legislature