Article by Andres Markwart, Cannabis Life Network Hosted by Portland-based chef Leather Storrs and hip hop artist Kelis, Cooked with Cannabis will feature three professional chefs racing the clock and competing against each other, putting together a three-course, cannabis-infused meal, all for a $10,000 prize. The six episode series will also feature celebrity dinner guests who will taste test the sticky icky creations, and ...

Article by Kirk Dickinson, Blackburn News A global pandemic is doing little to stop Windsor’s first licensed recreational cannabis store from opening its doors this weekend. J. Supply Holdings will open its Windsor location at 545 Ouellette Ave. for the first time on Saturday at 10 a.m. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that has swept the country, J. Supply Chief Design ...

Article by Terry Hacienda, The Fresh Toast via Growth Op It’s time for a little spring cleaning. We’re not talking about cleaning out your junk drawers or purging your storage area of useless knickknacks, although now is a fine time to do those chores. It may be time to give your brain a cleanse by taking a cannabis tolerance break. ...

Article by Emma Spears, Growth Op Fears over COVID-19 spread and challenges practising adequate hygiene and social distancing put North America’s prison inmates at an exceptionally high risk of contracting the virus and potentially turning a light sentence into a death sentence. That’s why some regions in the U.S. and Canada are mulling the benefits of granting early release to inmates convicted ...

Article by Emma Spears, Growth Op Despite layoffs and downsizing in the cannabis industry over recent months, U.S. cannabis testing labs are still doing a brisk business, even in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Staff at some labs have voiced concerns over a potential lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and goggles, as well as ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op Although cannabis is a popular choice of those prepping for isolation, some would prefer to keep our interactions with humans to the barest of minimums to prevent the risk of spreading COVID-19. In Canada, we’re lucky enough to be able to grow up to four plants legally at home, and spring is the time to pop ...

Article by Megan Johnson, Bayshore Broadcasting With the majority of Ontarians spending their time at home practicing social distancing and self-isolation, many are taking advantage of the essential service that is the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). The OCS has seen a “marked increase” in purchases and Supreme Cannabis, the parent company of Tiverton marijuana facility – 7ACRES, can attest to ...

Article by Leafly 420 will be different this year, but the plant that started it all is still important to the millions of weed lovers who will be staying in to mark this year’s celebration. Learn everything you need to know about the history and culture of every stoner’s favourite holiday, including advice for safe consumption, the hottest 420 deals, ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Toronto-based Cannalogue, an e-commerce medical cannabis platform, has submitted an application to Health Canada to study the impact of cannabis on coronavirus. They believe compounds in the plant may be able to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Dr. Mohan Cooray, the CEO of Cannalogue and a gastroenterologist at the Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, says ...

Article by Sarah Hanlon, Growth Op Spring is here, and while COVID-19 is keeping us from doing some of our favourite activities, there are a few things that we can still do – like at-home gardening! And since growing four cannabis plants per home is legal in Canada, maybe this year will be your year to flex your green thumb. ...