Cannabis use should be regulated across Region, says Council

March 7, 2019 · 0 Comments

Recreational cannabis use might be legal across the country, but just where you can light up is a more complicated issue. Following a motion from Mayor Tom Mrakas last week, Aurora called on the Region of York to develop a policy on cannabis use in public places that would be uniform throughout all nine municipalities within York Region. The motion also called on municipal staff to create an education/resource guide on cannabis to “ensure residents and businesses are aware of the regulations” once they come into force.

Sport Aurora addresses “misconceptions” in future of Sports Plan

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MPP rejects claims that Health Care reforms will lead to privatization

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“Henderson Forest” advocates call on Town to release info

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“Giving a damn” pays dividends for local groups doing good

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Honoured Aurora educator puts relationships before curriculum

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