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On The Coast | Nov 7, 2012 | 5:50

Marijuana legalization in U.S. reignites debate in Canada

Along with a win for Barack Obama, last night's U.S. election yielded a victory for supporters of legalized marijuana. Eugene Oscapella, a lawyer who teaches drug policy at the University of Ottawa, says the policy changes will affect the discourse here in Canada.

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On The Coast - Changing laws for young offenders: A family speaks outJan 10, 2013 | 8:09On The Coast Changing laws for young offenders: A family speaks out Audio
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On The Coast - Kinder Morgan increase the scope of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansionJan 10, 2013 | 5:23On The Coast Kinder Morgan increase the scope of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion Audio
On The Coast Kinder Morgan increase the scope of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion Jan 10, 2013 | 5:23Today Kinder Morgan announced it wants to increase the scope of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Stephen speaks with NDP Member of Parliament Kennedy Stewart about the proposed plan.
On The Coast - Oscar nomination for Langley-born filmmakerJan 10, 2013 | 6:02On The Coast Oscar nomination for Langley-born filmmaker Audio
On The Coast Oscar nomination for Langley-born filmmaker Jan 10, 2013 | 6:02Leslie Knott produced the film, "Buzkashi Boys", which is nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category.
On The Coast - January 10, 2103Jan 10, 2013 | 2:27:25On The Coast January 10, 2103 Audio
On The Coast January 10, 2103 Jan 10, 2013 | 2:27:25goals of National Assembly of First Nations, refurbishment of Main Street SkyTrain, Earth-like planets, Radio 3's Grant Lawrence, murder victim's family wants changes to justice system, 2013 financial market forecast, Oscar nominations, Quinn's Quiz, pipeline expansion foe, worst song ever, Oscar nominated short film, local musicians raise money for music students
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On The Coast East Van's Waldorf Hotel closes Jan 9, 2013 | 6:36The popular Waldorf Hotel in East Vancouver is shutting its doors after it was sold to a real estate development company. Stephen Quinn speaks with Danny Fazio, one of the Partners who runs she Waldorf
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