Cannabis Culture

Cedar Rapids missed out on landing one of the five medical marijuana dispensaries that opened statewide December 1st. But the city will be home for the state’s second marijuana cultivating and processing business. A number of city, business and political…

A Winnipeg-based cannabis producer is recalling two types of pot sold in Saskatchewan. The company, named Bonify, says it is recalling its “Cherry Lime” and “Warlock Kush” products. Bonify says the products may not meet some of the microbial and…

Retail cannabis stores will be not permitted in Mississauga. City council chose at its Wednesday meeting to opt-out on allowing private retail shops to sell cannabis in Mississauga. The federal government legalized cannabis on Oct. 17, and the province has…

There is bound to be a little extra green under the tree this the first Christmas marijuana is legal in Canada. With retailers rolling out all kinds of wares, gift getting for the leaf-lover couldn’t be easier. From ornaments to socks, here are a few…

Legislation comes ahead of a referendum on recreational marijuana use in next two years. New Zealand’s government has passed a law that will make medical marijuana widely available for thousands of patients over time, after years of campaigning by…

Around the world attitudes towards the use of cannabis are shifting. Mexico's new government plans to legalise recreational cannabis use, as does the incoming government of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, New Zealand's leaders are considering a referendum on what their…

Rest of sector mixed after rally sparked by Altria investment in Cronos Just days after Aurora Cannabis Inc. announced a supply deal with Mexico’s Farmacias Magistrales SA, the Canadian cannabis company said it has entered a letter of intent to buy all of…

One sure sign that the cannabis industry in the U.S. is gaining steam — the rush of celebrities hoping to get in on the ground floor. It’s probably no surprise that Tommy Chong, one half of the world’s most famous cannabis-loving duo, launched a line of…

CANNABIS CULTURE - Growing organic Cannabis is a hard enough skill to master, then when you learn about hydroponics and the more complex method of growing with an inert medium, you begin to understand how plants truly function. Below is better explained the…

Yan Boissonneault's daughter was turning blue. Without warning, his baby had stopped breathing, and he frantically performed CPR while his friend James Gallagher called 911. Years later, the men still become emotional remembering that day. Boissonneault…

Health Canada’s list of authorized cannabis sellers and producers has been updated to reflect that the pharmacy can sell dried and fresh cannabis, as well as plants, seeds and oil. Shoppers Drug Mart has been granted a licence to sell medical marijuana…

With the exponential growth of the CBD industry in recent years, the number of CBD products available in the market has also grown exponentially. As a result, choosing the right CBD product can prove to be a difficult task, especially if you are new to CBD and…

Just under three years since it opened, downtown Windsor cannabis lounge Higher Limits is closing its doors. In a recent statement, owners of the business at 251 Ouellette Ave. announced that it will cease operations at the end of December. Jon Liedtke,…

3 doctors will staff the clinics and will prescribe medical cannabis as well as other medications. Come January, residents in Barrie will have a new way to access medical marijuana. Avail Cannabis Clinics in partnership with Express Aid Pharmacy will open two…

Marijuana and Missouri. The two take a huge step forward Wednesday when the state's new medical marijuana law goes into effect. Here's the deal. If you have cancer, HIV, epilepsy or many other disorders, you'll be able to legally access the drug. But that…

The Quebec government tabled legislation Wednesday that would impose the strictest cannabis controls in the country, raising the legal age to 21. Bill 2 would also prohibit cannabis consumption in all public places, including parks and streets. “There’s 31…

I love a good skin care treatment. For me, it's the ultimate form of relaxation and self-care. In my experience as a beauty writer, I've also learned about the benefits of cannabis and CBD oil, so when I had the opportunity to try a cannabis infused facial, I…

Lewis Mitchell believes his company can be a force for good for First Nations communities. Eighty years ago, the police chief on the Caughnawaga reserve across the St. Lawrence river from Montreal spent weeks supervising the picking, carting, and burning of…

Boxed in by a rule designed to help small retailers, a London pot producer has found a way to flex its muscle and triple its presence in the local market months before Ontario opens the industry to private sellers. Boxed in by a rule designed to help small…

CEO of company that sold them assets at centre of storm defends transaction. Shares in battered Canadian cannabis company Aphria seesawed Wednesday after the company that sold them assets a short seller says are worthless defended the transaction. The stock…

CANNABIS CULTURE - Whether it’s taking tinctures or inhaling the flower, cannabis is a part of my daily routine. I’m a type 1 diabetic, there are days when my blood sugar fluctuates. I would feel really tired and get stomach pains. Every time I use…

CANNABIS CULTURE - Cannabis and mental health are closely connected, with this healing herb supporting good health across multiple facets of the mind, brain & body. As a mild psychedelic, marijuana promotes feelings of well-being but the wellness benefits do…

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It could be as long as 18 months before more Alberta cannabis stores licences are issued due to uncertainties in the legal cannabis supply, says the provincial regulator. While Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis is hoping more permits will be granted well…

Unless your Grandma was more into jam bands than making jam, you've probably never tasted pot brownies that could even compare to her delicious, fudgy chocolate-swirl brownies. Until now. The recipe comes from Denver’s Sweet Grass Kitchen, one of…

Ken says he’s been selling marijuana illegally for 35 years in Calgary and hasn’t yet felt the need to scope out the legal competition. That’s partly because he doesn’t feel threatened by the advent of legalized cannabis. “But I do plan on trying it,…

Constant back pain caused by a fall left Ash Basu in agony, so when his doctor suggested he see a cannabis specialist, he was intrigued. The 64-year-old had no experience with marijuana, recreationally or otherwise, but had heard reports of the herb’s…

Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) announced today that the company has received an export request, has secured the required export permit and has now completed its first shipment of medical…

If the Democrat Party wants to keep the House as well as win the Senate and the presidency in 2020, then they'd better start fighting to get marijuana legalization on state ballots, according to Michael Moore. The Academy Award winning director believes that…

Legalized pot meets performative cooking in a slew of new shows — but is a full weed meal something we should be striving for? There’s something deeply satisfying about getting high and drooling over images of a gorgeous, marijuana-infused dinner — and a…