Article by Sam Riches, Regina Leader-Post On the night that Thomas Hartle became the first Canadian to legally consume psilocybin for medical purposes, Dr. Bruce Tobin, a psychotherapist and professor at the University of Victoria, shared a cab with filmmaker Randall “Peg” Peters. The two men, along with John Simpson, a hospice companion and sitter, had spent the day with ...

Article by Teresa Wright and Joan Bryden, Welland Tribune The Liberal government is taking steps toward promised changes to federal drug policy and looking at how to reduce opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Ottawa launched a national consultation on supervised-consumption sites this week, seeking comments from a variety of Canadians, including those who operate the sites and those who use ...

Article by Samantha Beattie, Growth Op In response to both a raging opioid crisis and a massive backlog of court cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public prosecutors will no longer seek to incarcerate some people charged for minor drug possession. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada has instructed Crown attorneys to focus on increased access to treatment and diverting ...

Article by Laurie Tritschler, Grand Forks Gazette A Rock Creek cannabis farmer is hoping to narrow the price gap between legal and illegal bud in B.C.’s cannabis market. Marc Geen of the SpeakEasy Growers Collective said in a phone interview Wednesday (Aug. 19) that he expects to market cheaper and higher quality cannabis than his competitors in the underground economy ...

Article by Kelowna Now Nearly two years after cannabis was legalized in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport has made a change to how cannabis anti-doping rules are applied to university student-athletes. Any athlete who competes only in U SPORTS or Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association events will no longer be tested for cannabis. However, the revised protocol does ...

Article by David Yasvinski, Growth Op Recreational cannabis may not pair well with diabetes, according to a review of recent studies that examined the effects of the drug on people living with type 1 or type 2 versions of the disease. The review, which was commissioned by Diabetes Canada, narrowed its focus to six observational studies in an attempt to ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich,  Growth Op A Saskatchewan farmer is betting on a brighter, weed-filled future by becoming what is believed to be just the second licensed cannabis micro-cultivation in the province. Crops such as lentils, canola and durum will continue to be the focus of the family farm nestled in the Bromhead area of southeast Saskatchewan, according to the Estevan Mercury. ...

Article by Julia Veintrop, Cannabis Life Network If you are looking for a supertonic that can benefit skin conditions, chronic pain, and dental issues, reach for cannabis coconut oil. No kidding! Cannabis coconut oil is genuinely remarkable. Here’s a look into it and why it’s worth using! Cannabis coconut oil is anti-everything Coconut is a known superfood for many reasons. Full of essential ...

Article by Maria Loreto, The Fresh Toast via Growth Op Drake is one of the most famous people on the planet. As an accomplished actor and singer, he has won plenty of awards and broken many Billboard records. Drake is widely loved by rap purists and pop fans alike. This month, he released a new song and announced his new ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op The Hanover Police Service is issuing a warning to sticky-fingered, shovel-wielding types who are looking to steal personal pot plants from backyards in the community. “If you are so inclined to prowl around at night & steal anything plan on a @norms1947 breakfast on us topped off with a court date in Walkerton,” Chief ...