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A new poll suggests a majority of British Columbians support legalizing marijuana, but are divided about how pot should be sold.

The Insights West survey found while 70 per cent are in favour of legalizing marijuana, only a small percentage (23 per cent) want to see it sold in liquor stores, and only 22 per cent favour drugstores and pharmacies.

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The poll shows only 44 per cent of respondents think stand-alone shops should exist for the sole purpose of selling cannabis. Most of those respondents (60 per cent) are those who already use marijuana a few times a week or more.

The poll also asked respondents about whether they favour legalizing six other drugs. It suggests 79 per cent are opposed to legalizing heroin, 80 and 81 per cent are against ecstasy and cocaine, respectively. The numbers go up to 85 per cent for crack, crystal meth, and fentanyl.

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Three-in-four British Columbians (76 per cent) say they are “very familiar” or “somewhat familiar” with discussions related to marijuana legalization.