On a high: Canada celebrates cannabis being legalised

Trudeau completes election pledge with an end to a century of prohibition

At five seconds past midnight, Ian Power became the owner of the first gram of recreational cannabis to be sold in Canada. After waiting for hours in the cold, Power strode excitedly into the only cannabis store open in St. John’s, Newfoundland and made his purchase.

“I think it’s one of the biggest moments of my life,” he told the crowd of reporters gathered to witness the transaction at the Tweed store. “There’s a tear in my eye. No more back alleys.” Power said he intended to frame his purchase rather than smoke it.

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