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The CBC reports that Canadian drug store chain Shoppers Drug Mart has launched an online platform for selling medicinal marijuana, though for the moment it only will be available to people living in Ontario.

According to the story, “Patients will be required to take a medical document similar to a prescription to an Ontario pharmacy to begin the process.

“Specialized advisers will then contact patients, review their medical history and provide support with online registration and product selection.

“Shoppers Drug Mart says it has signed supply agreements with 10 licensed producers of dried cannabis and cannabis oil and will provide products and medical accessories.”
KC's View:
I recommend to you a piece in The New Yorker by Malcolm Gladwell entitled, “Is Marijuana as Safe as We Think?” - I found the piece to be thought-provoking, as so many of his stories are.