Article by Karen Longwell, Growth Op Crowded stores, no parking space and busy streets — the holiday shopping rush can make finding the perfect cannabis gift a hassle. Online shopping could offer a reprieve from the hectic rush. But it’s crucial to understand the laws and regulations before sending a bit of bud to a loved one. Can I buy ...

Article by Skyler Ash, Growth Op With holidays fast-approaching, it’s time to get cracking with gift shopping. And while it’s nice to open up a big, wrapped presents, we all know the stocking is truly where it’s at. Filled with stuff you need or don’t need (but love anyway), coming up with gift ideas for stocking stuffers is a great ...

Article by Jesse Johnston, CBC News Two accomplished chefs are in B.C. on a field trip of sorts. Silvia Barban, who is from Italy and now runs a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, and Casey Thompson, a Texan opening a restaurant in Sonoma, Calif., are here to learn from local chef Travis Peterson. The trio are preparing for a private ...

Article by Nick Eagland, Vancouver Sun Hundreds of recreational cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals will hit B.C. shelves soon but it’s unclear whether that will be in time to bring Christmas cheer. Regulations to make those products legal came into effect on Oct. 17, 2019, one year after the federal legalization of dried cannabis, oil and seeds. But producers weren’t ...

Article by CBC News A British Columbia entrepreneur’s budding business has him cleaning out dirty bongs and pipes for cannabis smokers. Kamloops resident Jordan Robinson launched The Bongdromat in mid-October after he got the idea while working at a local smoke shop. His business model is simple — customers bring in their stained and clogged devices and Robinson cleans them so ...

Toronto is an amazing city for cannabis with so many diverse events going on. Here is a list of the events going on this upcoming week and weekend: Monday, December 9, 2019: Tuesday, December 10, 2019: Industry Night When: 6:00pm-9:00pm Where: Yongesterdam Lounge Price: N/A Wednesday, December 11, 2019: Movie and a Doobie When: 7:00pm-9:00pm Where: Hotbox Café (204 Augusta Ave, Toronto) Price: $5 admittance Open Mic Wednesdays ...

Article by Hadeel Ibrahim, CBC News A former employee of the cannabis lifestyle magazine Civilized says his layoff earlier this year was devastating, but it’s indicative of the industry’s growing pains. Saint John-based Civilized Worldwide Inc. halted all operations and let everyone go, nine employees in Saint John and seven in its Los Angeles office. That’s all ahead of being acquired ...

Article by Samantha Edwards, Now Toronto Banana glass pipe Add some potassium to that special someone’s life with this banana-shaped pipe. Made of raw glass, this pipe from Oregon-based designer Humble Pride Glass is as adorable as it is functional. $56, Easy Tiger Goods (1447 Dundas West, easytigergoods.com) Tasty Buds It looks like the kind of bag of dank kush your ...

Article by Keith J. Kelly, Market Watch The cannabis industry may be booming, but publishers looking to cash in keep going up in smoke. Hightimes Holding, which publishes the 45-year-old High Times magazine, warned shareholders in its latest SEC filing that it may not be able to continue operations. “Because of recurring operating losses, net operating cash flow deficits, and ...

Article by Joe Smith-Engelhardt, Exclaim! Toronto is a haven for cannabis enthusiasts with plenty of retail stores and pot-themed activities you can participate in across the city. Even before legalization took effect over a year ago, Toronto was acting as a global hotspot for up-and-coming developments in the industry making it a prime spot for the cannabis community to thrive ...