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Article by Growth Op Cannabis and music have always been closely linked, not only as a part of the experience for fans at home, festivals and concerts, but also in the creative process for artists. It has evolved from Jerry Garcia fighting for legalization to John Mayer renouncing alcohol for cannabis, advocating how his “quality of life has gone up considerably.” ...

Article by Frank Matys, Orillia Today Chippewas of Rama First Nation have entered Ontario’s emerging cannabis market with a community-owned and staffed retail store. Chief Ted Williams said the shop’s recent opening marked a new milestone for the band. “Rama First Nation has historically demonstrated a willingness to travel new paths in entrepreneurship,” Williams said. “We are happy to have 18 ...

Article by Jennifer Jenka, Cannabis Life Network You may already be familiar with delta-9 THC (commonly referred to as THC), the cannabinoid most likely to cause psychotropic and psychoactive highs. But what is delta-8 THC? It is one of 100+ cannabinoids in cannabis and is quickly rising in popularity throughout cannabis culture. Delta-8 THC is said to be a similar cannabinoid as delta-9, but with a less intense high. It is said to ...

Article by Rashika Srivastava, Cannabis Life Network No one enjoys sinking their teeth into a tough steak. And although you might associate cannabis-infused recipes with just getting high, a Sri Lanka study has found that the plant can also be used to help soften your sirloin. How to use a marijuana marinade? A study at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op A study comparing groups of pregnant women before and after recreational cannabis legalization in Canada shows the latter group had a 71 per cent higher odds of consuming weed during the preconception period. Looking at two groups — pregnant women before and after the legalization — the observational study sought to compare rates of ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op Researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorado say their study showing THC stays in breast milk for up to six weeks supports earlier recommendations by some medical bodies to not use cannabis while pregnant or breastfeeding. The concentrations of THC varied from woman to woman, likely depending on their level of use, body mass index and ...

Article by Tyler Evans, Orillia Matters Bonnefire, a Toronto-based cannabis dispensary, has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a new retail store at 34 Mississaga St. E. If approved, it would become the third cannabis retail store in the downtown – all within a block of one another. “We are really excited to be coming to ...

Article by Marijuana Business Daily The chief executive of the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) said growing regulated recreational marijuana sales in Canada’s most-populous province depends on more brick-and-mortar stores opening in certain communities. OCS President and CEO Thomas Haig made the comments in his introduction to the OCS’ third-quarter report, which covers the period between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. ...

Article by London Free Press A Scarborough resident faces charges after police seized more than 200 marijuana plants from a moving van at a weigh station east of London. Middlesex OPP were called March 2 to help Ministry of Transportation officers at the Putnam scales on Highway 401, where 234 cannabis plants, valued at $234,000, were discovered in the back ...

Article by Matt Lamers, Marijuana Business Daily A high-stakes lawsuit that Canopy Growth and other Ontario, Canada, cannabis companies had hoped would disappear along with their ill-fated PharmHouse joint venture has been revived and refiled. The new lawsuit seeks 500 million Canadian dollars ($394 million) and is loaded with more details and allegations than a related suit filed last August and later ...