Drug Policy Alliance and NORML are critical of a new cannabis advocacy group comprised largely of corporate tobacco and alcohol interests.
As far as Chris Jones is concerned, sometimes you have to go small to make it big. The veteran marijuana retail operator is wagering that small, convenience-style locations are the key to sustainable retail profitability in Ontario, the largest recreational…
Becoming more efficient goes hand in hand with expansion and scaling up for cannabis extraction companies.
North Dakotaâs Senate overwhelmingly defeated a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, ending reform efforts in that state for the year.
Ontarioâs monopoly cannabis wholesaler and online retailer, the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), is forecasted to contribute 170 million Canadian dollars ($135 million) to provincial coffers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to Ontarioâs newly-released 2021 budget. The government-owned corporation lost…
The California cannabis industry is rejoicing over Gov. Gavin Newsom's choice of Assemblyman Rob Bonta as state attorney general.
The National Hispanic Cannabis Council launched Thursday with the goal of advancing marijuana entrepreneurialism and economic opportunity.
Charles Barker, a Black male, was nominated to New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission after the NAACP raised concerns about the panel's makeup.
Marijuana opponents are increasingly trying to rein in the industry by proposing state-level caps on THC potency.
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving. Rules and regulations are also constantly changing and as the âGreen Rushâ continues to progress and set a strong footprint it is clear that this continued growth is also having a strong effect on…
New York is poised to legalize a nearly $2.5 billion-a-year recreational cannabis market after legislative leaders agreed on the programâs framework with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The executive director of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation believes full federal legalization remains years away.
Dried flowerâs overall share of the regulated adult-use cannabis market in Canada waned in 2020 as competition from new products increased.
A jury convicted two businessmen indicted in 2020 for defrauding merchant banks on behalf of California cannabis delivery company Eaze.
There are only three mainland-state outliers and one U.S. territory where marijuana is âentirely illegal,â forbidden for use in any form.
Outdoor cannabis producers often have a brief window to get their seedlings and clones transplanted during planting season.
Adult-use marijuana legalization in Maryland must wait at least a year after bills failed to meet a deadline to pass one legislative chamber.
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines and 27 co-sponsors reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act for the cannabis industry in the U.S. Senate,
Colorado's governor signed a measure with initial funding of $4 million that will provide loans, grants and technical assistance to marijuana social equity licensees.
Cannabis industry pioneer Lakisha Jenkins reflects on her accomplishments and offers advice to women seeking to break into the marijuana sector.
Many adult-use marijuana shoppers would rather stick with one one type of product than bring home a variety of cannabis goods.
West Virginia regulators awarded a business license to Analabs to serve as a medical cannabis testing facility.
Native Roots and Wana Brands are teaming up with the University of Colorado Boulder to study the heath impacts of flower and infused edibles.
When Canopy Growth introduced its CBD drink brand, Quatreau, to the U.S. market on March 2, the Canadian cannabis producer also announced its newest brand ambassador: American astrologer Susan Miller. Ambassadors and celebrity partnerships are familiar terrain for Canopy, already…
Crop nutrition is crucial to a successful start for marijuana and hemp farms, and depending on the cultivatorâs location and preferred style of growing, there are several factors to consider. Fertilizing and amending soil on outdoor marijuana and hemp farms…
Crop nutrition is crucial to a successful start for marijuana and hemp farms, and there are several factors to consider.
Legislation intended to curb teen smoking also affects cannabis, experts say, though wholesale and manufacturing transport might be exempt.
New Mexico lawmakers postponed a Senate floor vote on a recreational marijuana legalization bill as the regular legislative session ended Saturday.
Illinois-based PharmaCann has taken Virginia to court over a medical cannabis business license that the company claims is rightfully theirs.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's residency requirement for medical marijuana business owners, but the issue is unresolved.
Cannabis lender AFC Gamma priced its initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange to raise net proceeds of roughly $118.8 million.
Marijuana operator MedMen Enterprises said it raised 20 million Canadian dollars ($16 million) at CA40 cents a unit to fund growth plans in Florida.
Cresco Labs is spending $90 million to acquire all the outstanding equity interests of Massachusetts cannabis operator Cultivate.
Retail sales of adult-use cannabis products in Canada declined to 282.8 million Canadian dollars ($225 million) in January.
The largest-yet human CBD toxicological trail has been launched in Europe to check the effects of consuming trace amounts of THC.
New Brunswick discontinued its request for proposal process for the privatization of recreational cannabis sales.
Organigram CEO Greg Engel explains why the Canadian cannabis company entered a strategic collaboration with British American Tobacco.
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes three financial-aid programs worth exploring for marijuana businesses.
NewLake Capital Partners and real estate investment trust GreenAcreage closed a merger that creates a massive marijuana real estate company.
Health Canada will soon embark on a review of fees collected by the federal government from cannabis companies.
A cannabis banking reform bill will be reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, industry officials reported.
Marijuana e-commerce platform I Heart Jane suffered a slowdown on Wednesday that impacted an unknown number of cannabis retailers.
Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth has taken out a senior secured loan worth $750 million ($932 million Canadian dollars) in a deal with King Street Capital Management.
Cannabis producer Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of 21 million Canadian dollars ($17 million) for its second quarter ended Jan. 31.
California lawmakers are revisiting the state's marijuana licensing, ostensibly to allow more time for permits to be processed.
The Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota trade group seeks to assist marijuana companies in the state.
The Ontario Cannabis Store provincial wholesale monopoly and online retailer is poised to install its sixth president in three years.
Cannabis companies will likely see a boost in sales from the third round of federal stimulus payments, further fueling the industry during the pandemic.
Missouri medical cannabis regulators are revoking the licenses of some businesses that havenât met their one-year cutoffs to open.
Aphria and Tilray will host special shareholder meetings in April on the proposed merger between the cannabis producers.
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Earlier this year, New York passed legislation legalizing the adult use of cannabis. New Yorkers can now legally possess three ounces for any use...
Sta. Rita Hills vintners fear their premium wine grapes and tasting rooms will suffer.
A recent bill to legalize CBD and other non-psychoactive ingredients of the cannabis plant for the use in food and dietary supplements introduced in...
Charges have been filed in a scandal seemingly straight out of a TV showâhidden grow rooms, possible unlicensed shipping overseas, and 12,500 kg of illegally grown weed destroyed.
VANCOUVER â The price of cannabis at government-run stores in British Columbia declined while potency rose between 2019 and 2020, says a new report that has a researcher raising questions about what its findings mean for public health.
City will allow cultivation, manufacturing, delivery and distribution
Connecticut became the 19th state to allow for recreational marijuana use.
SCOTIA â Cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption facilities will help the Scotia tax base, will destigmatize the use of marijuana and help other small businesses in the villageâŚ
Sens. Michael Lee and Bill Rabon joined forces with Democrats to advance a medical cannabis bill with scrupulous regulations and ample red tape.
Reports say Cuomo and the Senate are at odds over them.
Regulators amid much fanfare in early 2020 approved two cannabis lounges in Alaska, making it one of the few states where customers would be allowed to
During a time of increases in both cannabis use and suicidality, people who use cannabis are more likely to think about, plan and attempt suicide, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The city and a would-be dispensary creator clash over measuring a 600-foot buffer from New Technology High by walking distance, or in a straight line.
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The seeds will be given out on July 1 at three locations around the state.
An interview with Kristina Lopez Adduci, cannabis entrepreneur
Zepeda identifies as Afro-Latinoâwhich places him in two demographics that were heavily affected by the war on drugs. Becoming a business owner wasn't easy.
The first cannabis dispensary in Gibsonia opened its doors on Monday. Ayr Wellness launched the new medical marijuana dispensary, which marks their third location in the state. Ayr Wellness also has locations in New Castle and Plymouth Meeting. The 8,000-square…
Long Island elected officials are calling on the state health department to ban a cannabis extract they say is found in cookies marketed to children. Long Beach PTA members and the school district war
BELLE FOURCHE â The Belle Fourche City Council Monday approved the second reading of its temporary ordinance regarding the issuance of local medical cannabis establishment permits and licenses.
The CEO and founder of Santa Rosa-based cannabis dispensary SPARC, is a winner of North Bay Business Journalâs inaugural Pride Business Leadership Awards.
BeLeaf Medicalâs Swade Cannabis brand will open its second location in the city, on
Santa Barbara County reports a backup in processing business applications.
The company developed a patented container that helps keep terpenes, aroma and cannabinoids intact and protects them from degrading.
MIDDLETOWN â The members of the Township Committee in Middletown have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit the operation of any class of cannabis licensed business in the township. The ordinance was introduced without comment on June 21…
Cannabis use, cannabis use disorder linked to higher prevalence of suicidal ideation, plan, attempt in both sexes, particularly women
MARLBORO â The members of the Marlboro Township Council have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, prohibit the operation of any class of cannabis licensed business in the municipality. âWe understand (adult use marijuana) is legal, but we donât…
The University of Illinois Springfield Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) has partnered with Green
Radix Growthâs new facillity will cultivate, manufacture, sell and deliver cannabis products
The introduction of federal legislation is long overdue - can decriminalization be far behind?
I have been counsel to two cannabis companies in applications for licenses and I have recently been engaged by a third company applying for a license.
The largest proposed cannabis operation in the Santa Rita Hills was granted de novo approval byâŚ
The Rhode Island Senate approved legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults on Tuesday, marking the first time either chamber of the state Legislature has voted on a bill to legalize cannabis.
While Hopewell Township has signaled its unwillingness to allow cannabis sales in the Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington Borough are more enthusiastic. In an email to MercerMe last month, MaâŚ
A public Q&A forum was held on Thursday, May 20, by Hopewell Township to discuss the recent legalization of cannabis by the State of New Jersey and how new regulations on the industry might affâŚ
Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a bill making Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of cannabis, which remains an illegal drug under federal law.
Cronos recently acquired an option to invest in a U.S.-based cannabis business.
Both of these heavyweights are headed for $1 billion in sales next year, but which one is the better buy overall?
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The founders of Black-owned cannabis business GasHouse share their story and their thoughts on representation in the marijuana industry by people of color.
Poll of 1,161 Ontario students shows attitudes toward cannabis differ from alcohol, creating potentially risky and dangerous driving behavior.
The Monongalia County Board of Health approved rules in May prohibiting dispensaries from being located within 1,000 feet of libraries and parks.
The cannabis zoning regulations will be moved to the City Council for review.
The Medical Cannabis Market Growth impelled by the increasing number of approvals for medical cannabis products, rising acceptance for the medicinal use of...
Recent statewide regulations have allowed for the return of travel, enhanced by local cannabis-friendly lodging, products, and experiences...
HINSDALE â Itâs round two in Hinsdale for neighbors who succeeded last year in persuading a company to move a proposed cannabis farm to the other side of town.
Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana.
The legal cannabis industry is booming in the U.S., with sales exceeding $17.5 billion last year, according to cannabis market research firm BDSA. But thereâs a glaring disparity in who gets to reap the rewards: As mostly white entrepreneurs profitâŚ
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program has provided guidance on how licensed cannabis businesses should distribute, produce and sell Delta-8 THC products.
Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill to make Connecticut the fourth state to legalize recreational cannabis so far in 2021.
Data on marijuana-related arrests in New York during the first quarter of 2021 shows that people of color are still arrested at an alarmingly higher rate than white people.
Possession of illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine could be decriminalized in Maine, following two favorable votes by lawmakers last week.
Cannabis advocates in Florida remain focused toward cannabis reform despite the Supreme Courtâs recent decision.
Medical cannabis patients in Texas will have access to THC with a higher percentage, and the list of qualifying conditions for cannabis has also been extended under the newly approved House Bill 1535.
California plans to infuse much needed cannabis income, $100 million total, into the state to help with the struggles against the black and gray markets.
Stay inside a little longer with the ramblings of Bo Burnham
Stay inside a little longer with the ramblings of Bo Burnham.
More than 6,000 cases dealing with the sale or possession of marijuana in New York are about to be dismissed after a district attorney in the Bronx was given
The Woodlands Castle in Great Britain was the latest historical site to be converted into an illegal cannabis grow operation.
Maineâs Office of Marijuana Policy reported the state achieved its highest grossing month yet in May with $5.3 million in sales.
A new study shows that certain sleep factors of young adults and teens are associated with binge drinking and marijuana use.
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission launches new delivery licenses, awarding access to those who need it most.
The Senate of Connecticut barely approved the cannabis legalization bill, 19-17, on Tuesday, which now heads toward the House for approval.
Washington state regulators, researchers and chemists look toward a future of regulating Delta-8 THC in the state.
Cities and towns across New York are considering whether to allow retail cannabis dispensaries and consumption lounges legalized under state law to operate
Starting last week, expungement is a reality for Michiganders who have misdemeanors and select felonies.
Californiaâs Senate just passed SB 519, which aims to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin, DMT, LSD and MDMA in the state.
Online retail giant Amazon nixes drug tests for marijuana and announces support for cannabis policy reform.
Lawmakers have introduced the MORE Act of 2021 in another push to reform cannabis law.
The news that New York has banned Delta-8 THC is leaving many in the state frustrated, confused, and nervous for the future.
A clause in Missouri cannabis tax law may soon be eliminated.
Saucey Farms & Extracts announced that they are teaming up with The Parent Company.
The news that New York has banned Delta-8 THC is leaving many in the state frustrated, confused, and nervous for the future.
Can cannabis be a treatment for chronic itch?
Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman has been outspoken about cannabis legalization from the start.
The Louisiana House voted against HB 434, further derailing the potential of legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.
The Louisiana House voted against HB 434, further derailing the potential of legalizing recreational cannabis in the state.
European governments are slowly but surely regulating cannabinoids...but do their methods make sense?
A bill calling for Montana adult-use cannabis legalization has been signed.
Students, parents, and staff now have guidelines for the use of medical cannabis in South Dakota schools.
Another recent study found a correlation between medical cannabis and a reduction in opioid use.
Although voters approved Initiative 65 in November, the state's Supreme Court ruled against it.
The CEO of Rite Aid recently announced that the chain's pharmacists can now counsel customers on homeopathic remedies.
The Cannabis Sustainability Symposium will be accessible online this week.
The California Cannabis Equity Alliance is planning a protest for cannabis justice on Monday, May 17th.
A bill in favor of federal marijuana decriminalization was filed this week by two GOP lawmakers.
Two officials in California are facing federal charges for their alleged part in a cannabis bribery scheme.
The Minnesota House of Representatives are expected to vote on an omnibus cannabis bill today.
To the disappointment of cannabis activists and would-be patients, LB 474 has failed in Nebraska.
SB 195 will allow businesses to sell medical cannabis products in Georgia.
HB 652 would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis in Louisiana.
A new report shows how the legal cannabis market can benefit the US economy.
A DEA report reflects that cannabis-related arrests and seizures increased in 2020.
Due to a publishing error, the initiative for Mississippi cannabis legalization has hit a bump in the road.
The affidavit against Todd Smith allege that he took money in exchange for guaranteed hemp cultivation licenses.
The Kansas House passed SB 158 which would legalize medical cannabis. But will the Senate also approve the measure?
If passed, SB 46 would establish a medical cannabis program in Alabama. Not the most expansive one, but it would be a start.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' tribal council has just approved medical cannabis on tribal lands.
Itâs hot, but my teeth are chattering as we walk through the suspended animation of a dark, sticky pre-dawn, lampposts casting ominous spotlights over empty corners in our South Austin suburb. Sensory waves ripple and crest in my skull as…
Barcode is a sports drink that uses adaptogens to help you stay hydrated, boost your immune system, and decrease stress and fatigue.
Perhaps youâve seen them on your neighborhood stroll. You may have thought they were tiny, whimsical doll houses in the garden â usually nestled among the roots of an old
In The Earth (15, 107 minutes) Written and directed by Billericay-born Ben Wheatley over just 15 days in between two
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Jada Alexis McCarver and Alexis Diego Carmona A pair who were found with drugs inside of a pickup truck in a church parking lot late at night on June 18 remained in the Polk County Jail following their arrest by…
Mushrooms off a trail at Swope Park. // Photo by Chase Castor For people who think of spring as morel-hunting season, that time of year is filled with excitement, one or two really great meals, muddy shoes, and dashed hopes.…
B.C.-based companies are among those experimenting with psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.
I donât know about you, but I love pizza. I enjoy eating it, but I also enjoy making it. Itâs kind of the ultimate artistâs food. Now, letâs get one thing out of the way: I do not have my…
Eugene's Cafe, a nine-year Bronte staple, has opened a second store, near the police station at the Kings Cross fountain.
In Japan, people buy more diapers for the elderly than babies. And the population growth rate in the U.S. is at historic lows, reminiscent of the Great
Thiel-backed German psychedelics startup, Atai Life Sciences BV, soared as much as 40 per cent at its stellar Nasdaq debut
Yadugiri VT knows how much magic there is in every mushroom. Her field of research is the ways in which trees and fungi exchange favours deep underground.
Shares of Atai Life Sciences, backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, surged 40 percent in their U.S. stock market debut on Friday, giving the German psychedelics startup a market...
Olivia Wittenburg's handmade toadstool art has allowed locals to get outside and enjoy art. The mushrooms are free for followers to take home.
The daughter of Police Chief Joshua Lankerd and wife Amanda has died. The commemoration of the life of 10-year-old Ayla Lankerd is set for this afternoon. Ayla had just graduated from fifth grade at Hughes Elementary. She died as the…
Yes, there is a winery in Joburg. A very small one. Itâs a little part of one of the largest parks in the country, which is full of Jozi wine and other food surprises, including an urban farm for charity.
In that gray area between improbable comedy and impossible tragedy, something is about to change the lives of two adult sisters.
Weed deliveries will only be allowed to residential addresses or for curbside pickup.
Rainboâs Tonya Papanikolov on yoga, meditation, and the power of fungi.
A Minecraft Redditor by the name of u/Xxkghippie420xX created an awesome rollercoaster for their son last year and just got around to posting it now.
Success of biopharma, revised patented medicine pricing regime, COVID's impact all shaping IP law
Creso Pharma Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Red Light Holland Corp to create The HighBrid Lab
Elite season 4 drops Friday, June 18 on Netflix, but if you've been watching the Elite: Short Stories, then you know how these characters have been faring ...
Psychedelics can help people break free from bad routines in their lives and to accept their mortality and lose their egos and fear of death.
A Vancouver company is on the leading edge of research into psychedelic therapies to treat mental health disorders.
The show is created by tv veteran Shion Takeuchi, while "Gravity Falls" creator Alex Hirsch is executive rpdoucer.
Plus, celebrate Pride by watching Frameline films or attend a party with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence; eat your heart out at Off the Grid; meander OMCA's revamped gardens; and maybe even head to a Tuesday night bar crawl.
The former heavyweight champion says psychedelics would have helped him with his mental health during his career. Some scientists and companies agree
As scientific research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics expands and progressively pushes to ease the punishment for drug crimes, California legislators have enacted legislation to legalize magic mushrooms, ecstasy and several other hallucinogenic substances. I am considering it. This…
Vancouver police have seized multiple guns and over $150,000 worth of cannabis and magic mushroom products after raiding an illegal pot shop.
Medical research shows the promise of magic mushrooms and other psychedelic compounds in treating mental disorders. So why is this therapy not more widely available?
Helen Collins explores the possibility of using psychedelics to treat depression, and speaks to professors about the risks and benefits.
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Every Saturday, Chef Mark McEwan, one of Canadaâs most celebrated chefs, serves up everything you need for a special weekend meal, including a recipe ...
Have you noticed the mushrooms? The moist weather has been very favorable for fungal growth.
Police said they seized two handguns, $50,000 worth of cannabis products and $100,000 worth of magic mushroom products after inspecting an illegal pot shop in East Vancouver.
Police said they seized two handguns, $50,000 worth of cannabis products and $100,000 worth of magic mushroom products after inspecting an illegal pot shop in East Vancouver.
Dining at Viridian, with all of its sensory overload, is in many ways the ideal...
Justice Ron Mills said it was clear Blake Schreiner caused Tammy Brownâs death in finding him guilty of second-degree murder in her death.
"It wasnât just profound sadness, it was dread. I had a constant chatter of negative self-talk going on, a voice in my head reminding me what a terrible wife and mother I was."
If the state's psychedelics bill passes, it'll create a delicate balance between personal health and big business.
TRINIDAD-born Douglas Gordon is at the helm of Silo Wellness, a company that is driving the importance of improving health and wellness through psychedelics and functional mushrooms.
Psychedelics ETFs Are Gaining Traction Defiance ETFs launched the âNext Gen Altered Experience ETF,â the ...
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the leading type of ...
Jun. 4âA suspected psychedelic mushroom grow operation was discovered in a Rostraver home Thursday while police said they were investigating threats made by the property owner, according to court papers. Authorities arrested Michael Jonathan McClain, 45, who is being held…
A suspected psychedelic mushroom grow operation was discovered in a Rostraver home Thursday while police said they were investigating threats made by the property owner, according to court papers. Authorities arrested Michael Jonathan McClain, 45, who is being held without…