Halifax gun plot sentencing

22 year old Randall Steven Shepherd has pleaded guilty to his role in a planned Valentine’s Day massacre last year at the Halifax Shopping Centre.

The 22-year-old was given ten years, with credit for time served; leaving over seven years behind bars.

Co-accused Lindsay Souvannarath will be tried next year.

Another accused 19 year old, James Gamble; committed suicide before being arrested.

Daily medical pot limits cut

The federal government is reducing the daily limit on medical marijuanna, to save money.

The liberals claim that the cost of medical cannabis has increased to $75 million a year.

Reducing it to 3 grams from 10 is causing concern and anger among users.

Some veterans say it will put people at greater risk of addiction and suicide if they turn to more dangerous drugs.