... A CBC report says an unidentified couple who live in Amherst have licences from Health Canada to grow up to 25 plants, but they can only afford to grow six and sometimes run low on their supply.
The appeal board ruled the department should help the woman, who is on income assistance, rather than pay for her marijuana.
Under the ruling, Community Services would have to pay a one-time cost of $2,500 to set up the grow operation and $400 a year for supplies. ...