Article by Nick Waddell, Cantech Letter Look for premium cannabis producer Rubicon Organics (Rubicon Organics Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:ROMJ) to take a growing share of Canada’s adult-use market in the years to come, says Raymond James analyst Rahul Sarugaser, who launched coverage of the stock on Thursday with a “Strong Buy 1” rating and $6.00 per share ...

Article by Sam Odrowski, Orangeville Citizen Orangeville Council is requesting that the Ontario government amend its licensing application process for cannabis retail stores to consider radial separation from each location. At a special Council meeting last month, Coun. Debbie Sherwood introduced a notice of motion, which has the Town’s Mayor contact the Premier of Ontario, Ministry of Attorney General, and Dufferin–Caledon MPP ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op What better way to celebrate women this International Women’s Day than to highlight some of the truly innovative ways female-led cannabis companies are pushing the envelope. And if that’s not enough, there’s also the patient-focused line recently launched at Shoppers and Jay-Z’s challenge to outdated U.S. weed laws. Female-led Toronto company builds self-managed supply chain ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Health Canada has released new data about the amount of alcohol and cannabis Canadians are consuming through the pandemic. The government has been conducting web panel surveys throughout the past year to get a grasp of how Canadians are reacting to the ongoing pandemic. The latest survey, which included 3,941 respondents between the ages of 15 ...

Article by Brittania Fusca, Excalibur Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. While the use of all phytocannabinoids has only been legal in Canada since October 17, 2018, there are decades worth of research about cannabis science. Since its regulation in Canada, the use of CBD has become more popular and is commonly made available ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op A new study exploring the longitudinal relationship between using cannabis and having hypertension, or high blood pressure, shows that weed is actually associated with a lower incidence… that is until age gets thrown into the mix. To get a better handle on what the cannabis/hypertension relationship looks like, an international research team — including ...

Article by NOW Toronto The last year has been nothing short of a disaster. Many people have had to navigate pandemic-related changes, leaving them feeling stressed, anxious, exhausted, and even depressed. Prioritizing self-care is the best way one can avoid or pull themselves out of the dreaded COVID-19 slump. This can include exercising, caring for a house plant, finding new ...

Article by Joanna Lavoie, Scarborough Mirror Toronto police have issued a public safety alert after a child accidentally ate a piece of candy infused with cannabis. On Tues., March 2, at about 9:30 p.m., officers from Scarborough’s 43 Division were called by Toronto Paramedic Services to a hospital after a child reportedly consumed a “Buzzy Peach.” Investigators said two children ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op An Ontario man faces cannabis and arson charges following an incident last September in which he was severely burned while apparently trying to cook up a cannabis product in his residence. A Sept. 20, 2020 fire inside a multi-unit dwelling in Port Elgin, Ont. attracted members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS), the ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op Migraine sufferers who self-medicate with cannabis could be in store for even more hurt in the form of so-called rebound headaches, notes a new U.S. study that suggests weed use may be associated with developing “rebound” headache. Chronic migraine patients with “rebound” or medication overuse headache (MOH) are advised that reducing “cannabis use may ...