British Columbia and Alberta have been a study in opposites when it comes to marijuana. For years, illegal marijuana dispensaries have flourished in B.C., particularly in Vancouver and Victoria, where city governments handed out business licences and local police departments turned a blind eye to dozens of so-called “grey-market” operations. In contrast, dispensaries in Alberta cities such as Calgary and Edmonton faced police raids and pressure from city officials, which meant they never grew to more than a small handful.

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