One of British Columbia’s biggest underground industries could find itself short-circuited by a BC Hydro technology upgrade.
Hydro is moving ahead with a plan to replace mechanical electricity meters with smart meters across the province that are expec…
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Smart Meters to Nip Illegal Practice in the Bud
Locals Stand Up For Pot Dispensaries At Chico Planning
If medical marijuana dispensing collectives are permitted in Chico, local Realtor Dan Beveridge said more than just marijuana growers and collective owners stand to profit.
Speaking before the Chico Planning Commission Thursday night, Beveridge said th…
Why Californians Should Vote In Favor of Tax & Regulate
In Northern California there is a debate raging among commercial marijuana growers over whether they should vote in favor of the Tax & Regulate proposition that is on the November 2nd ballot in California. Some growers fear that legalization will bring in major corporations that will dominate the industry, reducing Humboldt into an Appalachian-type county [...]
Pot, Protectionism, And Unions
By David BoazLobbying reporter Tim Carney notes that some California marijuana growers are worried that a proposed legalization initiative could drive down the price of the product and adversely affect their incomes. They’re holding meetings to deal with the threat. Some growers are just talking about creating an official Humboldt seal of approval. Maybe they [...]
Aspen Holds Pot/Weed Competition
If you grow or use medical marijuana, here is a conference that may be the place for you and an event for you: the Western Slope Cannabis Crown is up for grabs. And, there’s even a People’s Choice award that will be given to the most popular of cannabis. The April 17 and 18 event [...]




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