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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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