Article by Sandor Gyarmati, Delta Optimist Canada’s largest cannabis producer this month published a study representing on the long-term toxicity and lifespan effects of cannabidiol. Canopy Growth Corporation and its medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics, published the new study specifically focusing on toxicity and lifespan effects of CBD in worms, specifically Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) because 60-to-80 per cent of their ...

Article by Nick Seebruch, Cornwall Seaway News On December 3, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Joint Investigation Team and Akwesasne Mohawk Police intercepted a vehicle on Cornwall Island Road; a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cannabis and the arrest of two male subjects. As a result of the investigation, the possible suspect vehicle ...

Article by Craig Takeuchi, Georgia Straight RCMP have busted an illicit cannabis grow-op at a property in Metro Vancouver that is involved in another investigation into the illegal export of cannabis to Europe. B.C. RCMP stated today (December 8) that federal RCMP teams and Langley RCMP used search warrants at a rural property located in Langley. Although this property, which had ...

Article by Trevor Terfloth, Owen Sound Sun Times To help preserve the rural night sky, a West Kent councillor will seek a staff report concerning greenhouse light emissions and possible mitigation measures that could be taken. Coun. Melissa Harrigan entered the notice of motion, which will come forward for discussion at the next meeting, on Monday night. If approved, the ...

Article by Lauren Scott, Guelph Mercury via Waterloo Chronicle Guelph’s newest recreational cannabis dispensary is now open in the city’s north end. Meta Cannabis Co., located at 3 Woodlawn Rd. W. in the SmartCentres Guelph plaza, celebrated its opening weekend on Dec. 4 to Dec 6. Andy Palalas, chief revenue officer for Meta’s parent company High Tide Inc., says the brand ...

Article by Joanna Lavoie, Toronto.com A 30-year-old woman wanted in connection with an explosion and fire at an East York home has turned herself in to authorities. Cassandra Nicholson, of Toronto, surrendered to Toronto police on Tuesday, Dec. 8. She has been charged with two counts each of arson causing bodily harm and criminal negligence cause bodily harm, and one ...

Article by Amanda Siebert, Forbes Cannabis may be consumed by adults of all races, ages, and genders, but in Canada, those employed in the upper echelons of the nascent industry don’t reflect that diversity. According to a report published by the Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation (CDPE) and the University of Toronto, the leadership of the country’s licensed cannabis producers ...

Article by Globe Newswire Wall Street Reporter, the trusted name in financial news since 1843, has published reports on the latest comments and insights from leaders at: Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), Icanic Brands (OTC: ICNAF) (CSE: ICAN), Aphria (NASDAQ: APHA) (TSX: APHA), and Sundial Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL). Cannabis leaders are focusing on serving rapidly growing consumer demand, and evolving ...

Article by Toronto.com Canopy Growth Corp. says it is ceasing operating at five facilities across the country and laying off more than 200 workers. The Smiths Falls, Ont-based cannabis company says it will end operations at sites in St. John’s, Fredericton, Edmonton, Bowmanville, Ont. and at an outdoor grow facility in Saskatchewan. The company says about 220 employees will be ...

Article by Sam Riches, London Free Press The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced it will once again be doubling the pace of its cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSAs). In September, the agency vowed to double its approval pace and authorize 40 stores a month. Citing direction from the government, the AGCO now reports it will be issuing ...