TORIES CRACKING DOWN

OTTAWA -- The Conservative government has no plans to relax marijuana
laws and arrests in some regions are expected to rise.

Public toking became more common as the former Liberal government
moved to loosen laws. "I think we're in a dark period right now,"
said Alan Young, a marijuana activist and Toronto law professor.

"They're going after growers and seed dealers, and more people are
being charged with simple possession."