Article by The Leaf News Bruce Linton, CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation, says his recent comment on the possibility of black market cannabis being contaminated with the opioid drug fentanyl was informed by information from police forces in Ontario. Linton made the comment during a May 31 TV interview by Fox Business Network host Stuart Varney, in which the cannabis executive argued ...

Article by Piper Courtenay, Georgia Straight “Well behaved women seldom make history.” When Pulitzer Prize winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich first wrote that infamous war cry on behalf of badass ladies everywhere, she was calling on women like Tracy Curley. And it was a cantation the passionate cannabis activist would sing throughout her years advocating for fair and safe access to ...

Article by Jane Stevenson, Kenora Daily Miner and News Is the modern e-cigarette or vape bad for you? The short answer: It’s not totally harmless and so far, there’s no long-term research available. “The most accurate thing we can say is if people frequently vape, it’s almost certainly harmful, but much less harmful than smoking cigarettes,” said David Hammond, a ...

Article by CTV News Two people are facing charges after border officers seized what is believed to be cannabis at the border in New Brunswick. The Canada Border Services Agency says officers found two large bags containing 2.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis inside the travellers’ vehicle at the port of entry in Woodstock on May 26. Detector dog Keo and ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op When it comes to cannabis strain names, things get weird very, very quickly. Purple Monkey Balls, Green Crack, Cannasutra, Poochie Love, Crouching Tiger Hidden Alien… it’s no wonder many find the names meaningless. But not all of them are silly-sounding. Many are named after celebrities, like Meghan Markle inspired Markle Sparkle. Then there are others honouring people for ...

Article by Jay, The Deep Dive Outdoor grow is coming to Canada in a hurry. Health Canada, the regulating body for cannabis licensing in Canada, has now approved three known outdoor cultivation facilities. Meanwhile, several other licensed producers have already announced their intent to enter the nascent space ahead of regulatory changes expected this fall for next generation cannabis products. ...

Article by Bay Today We’ll know soon if North Bay is in line for its first pot store. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli told CKAT that the government will be announcing details in the near future on the where the next round of cannabis stores will be located. He says the government took a “measured approach” at first by going online ...

Article by Jenna Valleriani, Now Toronto I spent Sunday morning trying to digest the news that was spreading like wildfire through the cannabis community. Medical cannabis activist Tracy Curley passed away this past Saturday in her home. Her death has left a gaping hole in the Canadian cannabis community. On social media there was shock, sadness and disbelief. Her substantial impact speaks for ...

Article by Dave Pollard, The Western Star Spark one up in celebration, if you’re so inclined. Less than a year after cannabis became legal in Canada, Ontario has it’s first openly pot-friendly resort, which could have weed-lovers jumping for joy. Or kicking back in a Muskoka chair with a fattie in hand. Adults-only Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa in the Haliburton Highlands, ...

Article by Armina Ligaya, CTV News The Canadian market for next-generation cannabis products is worth an estimated $2.7 billion annually, with edibles contributing more than half, according to a new report from Deloitte. This spending once the final edible pot regulations roll out in the coming months is expected to be on top of the roughly $6-billion estimated domestic market ...