U of a Lights Up Medical Cannabis Research Through $300,000 Donation
Mon 3:53pm By Jason Herring, Edmonton Journal
A new donation is fuelling research at the University of Alberta into the use of medical cannabis to treat some incurable diseases. The $300,000 in funding from Atlas Biotechnologies, an Edmonton-based medical cannabis producer, will back studies into the…B.C. Cannabis Shop Covers Window with Photo of Frontier Mountie. RCMP Wants it Removed
Mon 3:44pm By Rafferty Baker - CBC News
'I saw it as a tribute to the RCMP, to be honest,' says operator of Cranbrook store Jeff Weaver has been jumping through the legal hoops required to set up Jimmy's Cannabis shop in Cranbrook, B.C., but now an image of a famous Mountie Weaver used to cover one…Struggle to Open Tecumseh, Ont. Hemp Shop Due to ‘Massive Confusion’ in Cannabis Industry
Mon 3:38pm By Jason Viau, CBC News
'Everybody's scared': Owners say it was hard to find insurance, landlord and bank support. Opening a hemp-based business for two moms in Tecumseh, Ont. has involved more than a year of red tape and roadblocks, largely because of the connection to cannabis.…The Ganja Culture of India
Mon 2:11pm By Chris Bennett
CANNABIS CULTURE - In India we are dealing with a sacramental role for cannabis ranging from ancient times to the present day. This continued use of cannabis through the millennia offers many insights into the beliefs and role of cannabis likely held in the…Israel Rescinds Moratorium On Cannabis Import and Export, Now What?
Sun 12:01pm By Sara Brittany Somerset, Forbes
Cannabis export from Israel has received the final government approval, after one year of waiting. The Israeli cannabis industry has been stymied largely for quite a while, largely in part to U.S. President Trump asking the Prime Minister and defacto Minister…As More Pro Athletes Use Cannabis for Aches and Pain, the More They Run Afoul of Rules
Sun 11:14am By Amanda Loudin, Washington Post
There was a notable face missing at last fall’s Ironman 70.3 World Championships in France. Instead of racing as expected, American Lauren Goss, 31, who had a string of wins at the distance and was feeling fit and ready to compete, was stuck on the…Bringing Investors Together to Scale Up the Global Cannabis Industry
Sat 12:48pm By Mariah McKnight, BNN Bloomberg
The Marijuana Business Conference and Expo (MJBizCon) is coming to the Las Vegas Convention Center from December 11-13, 2019, and it’s the largest gathering of cannabis business professionals in the world. With 35,000 attendees from over 75 countries and…Weed And Vagina Problems: The Story Of Lara Parker, Cannabis And Endometriosis Activist
Fri 5:53pm By Javier Hasse, Forbes
“I was struggling a lot with my (…) inability to have penetrative sex as a straight woman,” explains Lara Parker, as she discusses her experience with endometriosis. Lara now relies solely on cannabis for pain management. “Marijuana is my medicine,…Cannabis Packing Facility Coming to Kitchener
Fri 5:24pm By James Jackson, Waterloo Region Record
Toronto-based Supreme Cannabis to operate 107,000 square-foot processing facility. A large cannabis processing plant capable of filling thousands of packages per day is coming to Kitchener. Toronto-based Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. has leased 100 Hollinger…The RCMP Accidentally Endorsed the Hell Out of Black Market Weed
Fri 5:05pm By Manisha Krishnan, Vice
Convenient payment options? Appealing products? Country-wide shipping? That's illegal, baby. Canada’s federal police want people to know that black market weed is bad, so they launched a handy little campaign warning of the perils of illicit dispensaries.…Billy Caldwell: Home Office Asked to Break Medicinal Cannabis Deadlock
Wed 9:27pm By BBC News
The Home Office is to be asked to try to break the deadlock over securing a medicinal cannabis prescription for a severely epileptic boy. A High Court judge made the announcement in the case of County Tyrone boy Billy Caldwell on Tuesday. The Department of…Nanaimo’s First Licensed Cannabis Store Open for Business
Dec 3, 2019, 5:37 pm By Ian Holmes, Nanaimo News Now
The first legal cannabis store on the mid island is open for business, capping a marathon application process. 19+ Cannabis opens its doors Tuesday, Dec 3 at its Victoria Cres. location, marking the first of what’s expected to be many licensed cannabis…Lil Wayne Just Launched His Own Cannabis Brand
Dec 3, 2019, 4:59 pm By Emily Price, Forbes
Lil Wayne just launched his own cannabis line: GKUA Ultra Premium. The line of high-potency cannabis products is “designed to provide consumers with the best high of their lives.” Flower for the products is sourced from experienced growers, and the brand…Minnesota OKs Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain, Eye Disease
Dec 3, 2019, 4:51 pm By Tim Nelson and Brian Bakst, MPR News
Minnesota regulators on Monday unveiled a big expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program, adding chronic pain and age-related macular degeneration to the list of conditions that can qualify for treatment. The state Health Department also said it…Cannabis Deals Dry Up With Pot Stocks Limping Into Year End
Dec 2, 2019, 5:00 pm By Kristine Owram, Financial Post
The number of cannabis M&A deals in the four weeks ended Nov. 22 plunged to three — from 36 a year ago. Dealmaking has gone quiet in the pot space as the slump in shares removes a vital currency and investors get picky. Last week alone, Cresco Labs Inc.…Poet Busted for Pot in 1969 Makes 1st Purchase of Legal Recreational Weed in Michigan
Dec 2, 2019, 4:21 pm By Bill Hutchinson, ABC News
At the age of 28, John Sinclair was arrested in 1969 for possessing two marijuana joints and sent to prison for nearly three years. On Sunday, the now 78-year-old poet and activist became the first person in Michigan to legally purchase recreational cannabis.…Christmas Without Legal Edible Cannabis Stocking Stuffers Minor Buzz Kill: Industry
Dec 1, 2019, 6:06 pm By Bill Kaufmann, Calgary Herald
Playing the role of sativa Santa this year would have been a merry prospect, said Calgary candy-maker Brad Churchill. But federal regulator Health Canada’s meticulously measured approach in approving production of licensed cannabis snacks and other…‘Incredibly Low’: Only 118 Pardons Granted for Pot Possession in First 4 Months
Dec 1, 2019, 5:09 pm By Kathleen Harris, CBC News
Liberal government brought in program to dispel stigma for Canadians with cannabis records. Four months after the Liberal government passed legislation to provide free, fast pot pardons, just 118 people have had their records cleared — a figure one observer…Provinces Need to Recognize First Nations Authority on Cannabis
Nov 30, 2019, 1:15 pm By Rolanda Elijah, Policy Options
First Nations and the provinces should look to US state-tribal Compacts as a pragmatic way forward for cannabis regulation on-reserve. Federal lawmakers ignored the call to delay cannabis legalization until First Nations could be adequately consulted on the…On First Day of Legal Weed Sales, You’ll Only Find It in One Michigan City
Nov 30, 2019, 1:01 pm By Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press
Years of work to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use will bear fruit on Sunday when the first sales of legal weed take place in Michigan. Three pot shops in Ann Arbor, already known as a cannabis-friendly city, will be ground zero for the start of…Captain Hooter at CANEX Jamaica 2019
Nov 29, 2019, 7:08 pm By Captain Hooter - Special to Cannabis Culture
CANNABIS CULTURE - When I saw the speaker list that included Bruce Linton, Cam Battley, Vincente Fox, Steve DeAngelo and NBA super star John Salley, along with several of the top Jamaican Government officials, it was clear that this 4th Edition of the…Cannabis Sales Could Jump with Edibles, but Industry Should be Prepared
Nov 29, 2019, 5:45 pm By Tahira Rehmatullah, Policy Options
Edibles, extracts and topicals could bring in millions of consumers, many of them ‘canna-curious,’ but Canadian producers will face challenges. anadian Cannabis 2.0 is here! It’s been over a year since recreational cannabis was legalized for adult use in…Seven Tips For Bringing Cannabis Edibles to Your Holiday Dinner
Nov 29, 2019, 5:22 pm By Jacqueline Cain, Boston Magazine
Event planner and pro stoner Sam Kanter shares the dos and don'ts of edibles etiquette. The first holiday season approaches since Massachusetts residents have had recreational access to legal cannabis products, and the temptation might be strong to add the…Legalization is a Rigged Game (The Way to Win is to Not Play)
Nov 28, 2019, 6:05 pm By Opus 420 - Special to Cannabis Culture
CANNABIS CULTURE - Here we are a year after legalization and the bust predicted by many cannabis activists and others in the business has, to some degree turned out to be true; according to reporter David George-Cosh of BNN Bloomberg the top five cannabis…Tecumseh Native Miss Universe Canada to Champion Pot at World Competition
Nov 28, 2019, 4:19 pm By Taylor Campbell, Windsor Star
Beauty pageants and pot promotion will share the same glamorous spotlight this December when Tecumseh native Alyssa Boston represents the country as Miss Universe Canada with a pro cannabis twist. The 24-year-old beauty queen told the Star she plans to make…How to Choose the Right Medical Cannabis Ingestion Method for Your Needs
Nov 28, 2019, 4:07 pm By Bridget Dandaraw-Seritt, Yahoo News
Countries around the world are starting to ease restrictions on cannabis access, including here in the United States. Thankfully our citizens are uniting to push state legislation through, albeit in tiny increments. This revolution has been brought to you by…Legal Cannabis Sales Decline All Across Canada in September, With New Brunswick’s Dropping 40%
Nov 27, 2019, 1:50 pm By Vanmala Subramaniam, Financial Post
Approximately $123 million in legal adult-use pot was sold across the country, down 2.4 per cent from $126 million in sales in August. Legal recreational cannabis sales declined across the country in September, with New Brunswick charting one of the largest…Canada’s Largest Cannabis Store Rolls Into West Edmonton Mall
Nov 27, 2019, 1:14 pm By Diego Romero & Jeff Lawrence, CTV News
One of Canada's largest cannabis companies is opening the country's largest cannabis store at West Edmonton Mall. Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis is a well-known producer in the cannabis industry but has never opened its own storefront, opting instead to partner…Medical Patients in Purgatory as High-Court Deliberates
Nov 25, 2019, 5:05 pm By Vicente Biancardi da Camara and Dan Kres - Special to Cannabis Culture
CANNABIS CULTURE - Picture this, you are an 81-year old widow with rheumatoid arthritis and vision limited by glaucoma. To dull the ceaseless pain of existence your doctor has prescribed you into narcotic inertia. Your monthly supply of opioids come in a jar…One Plant, Barrie’s First Cannabis Store, Could Open Early Next Year
Nov 25, 2019, 4:00 pm By Rick Vanderlinde, Simcoe News
Barrie’s first cannabis store could open early next year. One Plant, a new retail chain, has applied to open a store at 231 Essa Rd., in a strip plaza at the southwest corner of Essa and Ardagh roads. Barrie residents can comment on the One Plant store until…
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