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B NEWS Continued from page 16 at our hospitals," she said As for Canadian Blood Services, it's business as usual all blood is screened to ensure its sate ty. There is one question asking donors if they have used 'marijuana, however that doesn't mean a donor isn't eligible. "Individuals who use cannabis or marijuana may be eligible to donate, how- aver, any evidence of intox- ication or inability to give an informed consent will prevent you from donat- ing." Since October, one thing that changes because of the legalization are stronger laws to deter and detect those who drive while im- paired by alcohol and drugs, including cannabis. As of June 21, 2018, as a result of Bill C-46, police _ can now also demand a sample of oral fluid on ap- proved drug screening equipment at the roadside. A drug screener has now been approved for use as an Tim Hortons is LT RY) additional tool for law en forcement A positive result on an oral fluid drug screener 18 strongly suggestive of re cent cannabis and recent cocaine use. The government of Can ada passed the new law be cause it cites impaired driv- ing as the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada. Kosturik said the region has received 21 inquiries about cannabis since Oct. 17 _ including requests for in- formation that relates to health, bylaw, retail loca- tions and selling or pur- chasing product. Next week: Information for parents: How to ap- proach your kids about the topic of cannabis. STORY BEHIND ' THE STORY | While there's still a stigma | surrounding the use of | cannabis it's up to individuals | to choose whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Yo a Lo. Burlington's Cannabis Supply Co.spartners with a variety of Health Canada regulated licensed producers. J reg & Santa Maria! \ Join our team! Apply at 575 Ontario St S Tim Hortons. Hiring for all positions. Monaay, Dec sit aie Sc gl RR Cu ee en Bae AYOR GO ee RRL SIR AW | INL Julie Slack/Metroland VOLE) UePeUe) LOWY 8102 "LZ 1equede(q 'Aepsuny | Wo uoyeyepisul