Article by Travis Kingdon, CBC News An investigation by P.E.I.’s privacy watchdog into P.E.I. Cannabis Management Corporation (PEICMC) has found that overall the corporation is doing a good job protecting Islanders privacy, but said there are areas that could be improved. The investigation was launched in October 2018 — two days after the P.E.I. Cannabis retail stores opened — after complaints were made ...
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For Former NHL Enforcer Ryan Vandenbussche, Farming Hemp is a Lot Like Playing Alongside Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby
Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Ryan Vandenbussche wasn’t supposed to make it to the Ontario Hockey League, let alone the NHL. The soft-spoken, undersized winger wasn’t drafted into the OHL until the 14th round, when the Cornwall Royals took a chance on him. Players selected that late rarely make it past training camp, but Vandenbussche wasn’t like most players. ...
Read More »COVID-19: 7 Simple Home Workouts to Try During Quarantine
Article by Julia Veintrop, Cannabis Life Network Since gyms have closed due to COVID-19, finding the gear to workout has gotten harder; dumbbells have become the new toilet paper as more people are investing in fitness equipment. However, you don’t need to have a home gym to keep yourself in shape; all you need is a little bit of space and ...
Read More »Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Stores Celebrate One Year in Business — But Most Cannabis Users are Still Buying Illegally
Article by Jason Miller, Toronto Star Canada’s black market of pot is still riding rampant over licensed retailers, a year into what many say continues to be a slow rollout of brick-and-mortar stores in Ontario and regulatory challenges. Retail stores in Ontario sold approximately $200 million in recreational pot last year, accounting for the lion’s share of just under $300 ...
Read More »These Mother’s Day Cannabis Gifts Won’t Get Mom High, But They’ll Show You Care
Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op I’ve been writing about cannabis for about three years, but I rarely encourage anyone to try it. I don’t trust myself to predict the outcome of a cannabis product when experiences are so subjective. So when my mom asked me what I would recommend she try to help her sleep, I was a little apprehensive. ...
Read More »Coping With Cannabis: Four Canadian Moms on Consuming Safely, Economically — and Why They Don’t Hide it From Their Kids
Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op Before rushing to the hospital following a heart attack scare, Andrea Meharg had tried it all. She gave prescription medications a shot, went into therapy, practised yoga and meditation. Nothing seemed to shake off the depression she had been struggling with as an elementary school teacher. “I was in a really dark place, unable ...
Read More »The Genesis of Jean Guy, the Great French Canadian Strain
Article by Colleen Fisher Tully, Leafly With a proud Québecois name revealing its French Canadian lineage, Jean Guy (pronounced jhawn-ghee) is a consistent top-seller known for its energizing yet heavy-hitting effects. “Alert but steady head high. Great for listening to music. It seems like nothing really hits me anymore but this one sure did.” —MariahMango, Leafly reviewer Categorized as a hybrid, ...
Read More »Cannabis Users Rush to Darknet to Stock Up For Lockdowns, EU Report Says
Article by Catarina Demony, Growth Op Cannabis users appear to be stocking up via the darknet to avoid shortages while under lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak, the European drug agency said in a report. The Lisbon-based agency analyzed thousands of reviews on three major darknet market sites between January and March and found that restrictions on movement appeared to have ...
Read More »Back to Basics: Indica VS Sativa
Article by Riya Vashiraphiphob, Cannabis Life Network When you’re new to smoking weed, how do you figure what best suits your body (Indica vs Sativa)? We’ll take you back to basics with this simple breakdown of the difference between Indica and Sativa. Indica vs Sativa The easiest way to walk through your strains at a dispensary is to choose between Sativa, Indica or Hybrids. Sativa is ...
Read More »Bales of Cannabis Often Wash Up on Shorelines. This Time There Was 90 lbs of Weed
Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op With some beaches south of the border reopening, people apparently unconcerned with furthering the spread of COVID-19 have been enjoying the usual offering of wind, sun and sand. One Floridian, however, got a whole lot more than that when they found bales of weed that had washed up. Five cannabis bales were discovered last week near ...
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