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LINKED: How a would-be Ottawa pot ’empire’ failed to launch

Stittsville Central StaffApril 24, 2017

The Ottawa Citizen has a report about Franco Vigile and his plans for a chain of Magna Terra marijuana dispensaries, including one on Iber Road in Stittsville. Franco Vigile wanted…

Inside Magna Terra on Iber Road. (supplied photo)

Multiple charges and arrests after raids at Magna Terra marijuana shops

Devyn BarrieMarch 22, 2017March 22, 2017

(Inside Magna Terra on Iber Road. File photo.) The owner of the Magna Terra marijuana dispensary chain is among seven arrested and charged after police raids on his two Ottawa…

Magna Terra on Iber Road

LINKED: Iber Road marijuana dispensary raided by police

Stittsville Central StaffMarch 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Jacquie Miller reports in the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa police raided two more marijuana dispensaries Tuesday, this time targeting a locally owned chain that was the first to open shop in…

John O’Dacre lives in Granite Ridge, near the Magna Terra marijuana dispensary on Iber Road. He says he doesn’t oppose marijuana itself but wants there to be a legal framework before dispensaries open. Photo by Devyn Barrie.

SPECIAL REPORT: Neighbours express mixed views on Iber Road pot shop

Devyn BarrieDecember 19, 2016June 12, 2018

(ABOVE: John O’Dacre lives in Granite Ridge, near the Magna Terra marijuana dispensary on Iber Road. He says he doesn’t oppose marijuana itself but wants a legal framework in place…

Magna Terra on Iber Road

Charges laid in Iber Road marijuana dispensary robbery

Ottawa PoliceNovember 18, 2016January 14, 2018

(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the robberies of several marijuana dispensaries and charges have been laid in connection to three incidents. Year to date…

A sign was posted on the door of the facility today stating that was closed.

Stittsville marijuana dispensary temporarily closed after armed robbery

Stittsville Central StaffNovember 6, 2016November 6, 2016

The Magna Terra marijuana dispensary on Iber Road is temporarily closed after an armed robbery on Saturday. Owner Franco Vigile confirmed to StittsvilleCentral.ca that four armed men broke into the shop, carrying…

Inside Magna Terra on Iber Road. (supplied photo)

NOTEBOOK: Marijuana dispensary cited for zoning violation

Glen GowerOctober 30, 2016November 6, 2016

(Photo: Inside Magna Terra on Iber Road. Supplied photo.) The Ottawa Citizen reports that the Magna Terra marijuana dispensary in Stittsville has received a notice of a zoning violation from…

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NOTEBOOK: Live music at Quitters, Huntmar’s truck problem

Glen GowerSeptember 26, 2016October 1, 2016

MORE MUSIC AT QUITTERS I was at Quitters on Saturday night for trivia and two notable things happened. For one, my team won. That’s a first. Congrats to J, Lorrie and Greg,…

Magna Terra on Iber Road

Q&A: If marijuana dispensaries are illegal, why aren’t they being shut down?

Glen GowerAugust 9, 2016August 11, 2016

We’ve had a lot of questions from readers about the legal status of Magna Terra, the marijuana dispensary that’s set to open soon on Iber Road. If marijuana dispensaries are…

Magna Terra on Iber Road

COMMENT: Marijuana shop may be illegal, but risk to community is low

Glen GowerAugust 2, 2016August 24, 2017

(PHOTO: If it wasn’t for all the media coverage you might never know this was a marijuana dispensary.) I stopped in at Magna Terra’s open house over lunch today. Owner…

Magna Terra Open House (via Facebook)

LETTER: Marijuana dispensary owner responds to councillor’s comments

Stittsville Central StaffAugust 1, 2016August 24, 2017

(ABOVE: Franco Vigile, owner of the Magna Terra marijuana dispensary on Iber Road, is holding an open house on August 2 and 3.) Re: Marijuana dispensary too close to schools, says…

Marijuana dispensary too close to schools, says Qadri

Stittsville Central StaffJuly 29, 2016August 1, 2016

(Shad Qadri shared these comments in his weekly newsletter to residents today.) As many of you may be aware, a new medicinal marijuana dispensary, Magna Terra, is slated to open…

Open house at Iber Road marijuana shop August 2 & 3

Stittsville Central StaffJuly 25, 2016August 1, 2016

(via Magna Terra Health Services) I would like to invite the residents and businesses of Stittsville to Magna Terra’s two day community engagement event whereby all are welcome to come…

Lemon kush / photo by Mark via Flickr. Used under a Creative Commons license. https://www.flickr.com/photos/eggrole/5026765268/

COMMENT: Marijuana benefits are real, but so are the risks

Stittsville Central StaffJuly 15, 2016August 24, 2017

(PHOTO: Lemon kush / photo by Mark via Flickr. Used under a Creative Commons license.) (Editor’s note: A medical marijuana dispensary called Magna Terra will be opening soon on Iber Road. Most of…

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STITTSVEGAS PODCAST: Marijuana dispensary, refugees, local band at Bluesfest

Stittsville Central StaffJuly 10, 2016

Devyn Barrie put together another strong Stittsvegas podcast this week. Guests include: Franco Vigile about the new Magna Terra medical marijuana dispensary set to open soon on Iber Road. Rev. Grant…

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