Article by Carly Weeks, Globe and Mail Clinicians should routinely ask adolescents about their cannabis use to help identify patterns of misuse that can lead to depression, anxiety, problems at school and other mental and physical health issues, according to Canada’s national association representing pediatricians. In a new paper published Thursday, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) urges clinicians to normalize ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op Even as cannabis legalization increases around the world, rules surrounding growing it at home can be as varied as they are confusing. Even once all of the regulations are figured out, it’s no easy task. There are supplies to be bought and time to be invested. For those born without a green thumb, a ...

Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op Canada’s new cannabis drinks are the only regulated products I’ve tried so far that are superior to what’s available on the illicit market. I’ve already sung the praises of Tweed’s Houndstooth & Soda, and this past week, I tried Seth Rogen’s Houseplant grapefruit soda. It’s delicious, fast-acting and aside from feeling a little groggy in ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op For the people in New Brunswick, cannabis is better out than in. The location of cannabis retail stores and production facilities has been a bone of contention among communities since legalization, especially the distinct smell of pot that’s hard to miss during springtime when the growing season is in full swing. To reduce conflicts, the province ...

Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op Before COVID-19 made it impossible, Dan Larocque and a friend would meet up two or three times a month for “Hash Day” — a precious few hours devoted to making their own hash. The process is a bit of a to-do. The pair combines homegrown, harvested cannabis with ice water in a portable washing ...

Article by  Sean Eckford, Business in Vancouver A newly-incorporated craft cannabis co-operative is putting forward a plan to make small-scale, independent cannabis businesses part of B.C.’s post-pandemic economic recovery. When it announced its incorporation in late April, the BC Craft Farmer Co-Op (BCCFC) said one of its first initiatives would be to draft an economic development proposal for the provincial and ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op There was a week in early April that stands as the perfect representation of the topsy turvy reality of the Canadian cannabis industry. Near the end of March, while most businesses were entering lockdown, Ontario cannabis retailers were granted essential status, allowing them to stay open with some slight COVID-19 mitigation measures — hand ...

Article by Cris Vilela, Kingstonist After a long process that included two unsuccessful lottery draws and delays due to COVID-19, Calyx + Trichomes owner Jennawae McLean is excited to finally open the doors to her government-approved cannabis retail shop on Midland Ave. Despite the multiple hiccups, McLean has remained optimistic throughout the process to open what is now the third ...

Article by Lin Shen, Cannabis Life Network Whether you’re a regular consumer or a new user of cannabis, knowing how to differentiate between good and bad weed is crucial to having the best possible experience with your high. So here is an analysis of good weed vs bad weed Examine the buds The first thing you should do when evaluating the quality of your weed is to observe ...

Article by Glen Korstrom, Business in Vancouver What happened: B.C. may change its Cannabis Control and Licensing Act  to allow legal private cannabis retailers to conduct e-commerce sales, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth told Business in Vancouver in an exclusive interview. Why this matters: The change would put legal cannabis retailers on a level playing field with the ...