Article by Mark Hodgins, Halifax Today A Halifax councillor says a well-known term for a soon-to-be-legalized product is actually racist. Shawn Cleary plans to avoid saying ‘marijuana’ after learning of the word’s origin. Cleary is the chair of a committee of Nova Scotia municipalities looking at the implementation of cannabis legalization in the province. He … Continue reading Halifax Councillor to Stop Using Word ‘Marijuana,’ Saying Term Perpetuates Racism