Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 24 May 2018, p. 9

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9| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M ay 24,2018 theifp.ca As Canadians move closer and closer to cannabis legalization, a common question arises: Who's smoking this stuff ? Media and lifestyle brand Civilized re- cently conducted a joint survey with Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) Research to get the low down on Canada's cannabis-loving de- mographic. Here's what you need to know: The majority of Canadian marijuana smokers reside in Ontario However, the study states these users most commonly live in larger cities, rather than small towns like Halton Hills. Canadians are more likely to smoke a joint than their U.S. counterparts According to the study, Americans will more often enjoy marijuana from a pipe than Canadians will. Canadian marijuana users are typical- ly in their 30s They are also typically unmarried and do not have children. This demographic typically holds full- time jobs They also earn approximately $50,000 annually. They are mostly politically Liberal This demographic most often votes for the Liberal party, but occasionally sup- ports the NDP. Education does not play a role in wheth- er or not a Canadian smokes marijuana The study shows that 34 per cent of Ca- nadian marijuana users have a high school education or less, 36 per cent have some college or technical school education and 30 per cent have a college degree or higher. Men and women smoke up equally as of- ten There's no differentiation between the number of men and women who smoke marijuana in Canada, the study shows. For more information on Civilized, visit https://www.civilized.life/. NEWS Who's smoking marijuana in your neighbourhood?: Study A recent study conducted by media and lifestyle brand Civilized and PSB Research reveals the Canadian demographic most likely to smoke a spliff. Pexels photo l GET CONNECTED Visit theifp.ca/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. The following is a list of the impaired driving or al- cohol-related charges laid by Halton regional police against local residents or persons within the Halton Hills boundaries: Halton police officers responded to a citizen's traffic complaint in the ar- ea of Mountainview Road South and Delrex Boule- vard in Georgetown at around 3 a.m. Sunday, April 29. Following an investiga- tion, Luc Villeneuve, 56, of Georgetown, was charged with operating a vehicle with 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. POLICE AND FIRE Impaired driving offences summary pre Summer pre Summer Special Halton North Parent Support Group Milton www.autismontario.com/potential For more information about other Autism Ontario events in this area: Jennifer Dent, Community Event Supervisor at jennifer@autismontario.com Meetings are 6:30 - 8:30 pm 2nd Floor, Community Living North Halton, 917-B Nipissing Road, Milton Please register at: https://bit.ly/2I7Wgau A great opportunity for you to meet other parents and caregivers with children with ASD in a relaxed atmosphere, with good snacks and even better company! Mondays in 2018: May 28, June 25, September 24, October 29, November 26, and 2019: January 28, Monday, February 25, March 25 Facilitated by: Sue McDermid, Family Support Coordinator and Parent Support Group Facilitator, Central West Region, sue@autismontario.com Buy 1, Get 1 Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids • Accessories DO YOU HEAR Ringing? Buzzing? Book a TINNITUS Consultation Today! Ph: 289-891-8833 120 Mill Street, Georgetown Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids Accessories

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