Article by CelebStoner The most reviled marijuana-themed TV show of all time is no more. Netflix confirmed that Disjointed will not be back for a third season. The Hollywood Reporter reports: “The series, written on spec, landed at Netflix with a straigt-to-series, 20-episode order following a competitive situation with broadcast and streaming outlets bidding… The decision to cancel ‘Disjointed’ comes as Netflix continues to refine ...
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Cooking Cannabis with Tracy Curley — Caramel Pot-Corn
Article by Tracy Curley, Twelve High Chicks “Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd; Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, I don’t care if I never get back.” —Take Me Out to The Ball Game, Norworth/Von Tilzer, 1908. Do you remember eating Cracker Jack as a kid? That box of buttery caramel popcorn with a ...
Read More »Mary’s Wellness – Mary’s Brew Review
Reviewed by Toronto Toker for Dankr.ca. Mary’s Wellness Overview: Mary’s Wellness is a health conscious medical cannabis company that offers a non-smoking option to consuming your cannabis. Mary’s Wellness makes different flavours of infused teas all containing THC and CBD. Accessing Mary’s Wellness: Mary’s Wellness was available in many Toronto dispensaries and out at events, but unfortunately are harder to find ...
Read More »That Time We Invented the CCBO – the Cannabis Control Board of Ontario
Article by Matt Mernagh, Lift News Creating a Cannabis Control Board of Ontario (CCBO) made plenty of sense in April of 2005, when a roomful of advocates gathered at the Niagara Falls Public Library for a cannabis conference. The day featured panels, guest speakers and concluded with the second annual Highway 420 Smoke Out. We discussed a wide range of ...
Read More »Meet the 24-Year-Old Fighting for Canadian Cannabis Patients’ Rights
Article by Elianna Lev, Leafly Jonathan Zaid never imagined that his chronic illness would set him on a path to leadership, helping Canadian patients gain access to affordable medicinal cannabis. But since becoming the founder and executive director of Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM), in 2014, Zaid can’t imagine doing anything else. Zaid’s journey to cannabis leadership ...
Read More »The US Cannabis Industry is Growing Insanely Fast — There Are Now More Legal Cannabis Workers Than Dental Hygienists
Article by Jeremy Berke, Business Insider The legal cannabis industry is posting some eye-popping job-growth numbers. The total number of job postings for the cannabis industry increased by 445% in 2017, as a host of states — including Nevada and Massachusetts— legalized the plant for adult consumption. That’s up from just 18% growth in 2016, according to a recent study from ZipRecruiter, ...
Read More »How to Make Cannabis-Infused Chocolate Strawberries For Your Valentine
Article by Deja Leonard, Lift News It’s Valentine’s Day, a day to treat someone you love, treat yourself or both. But what can you make that’s easy, delicious and romantic? Nothing says “I heart you” like a batch of homemade cannabis-infused chocolate strawberries! This dessert takes less than an hour to make. It will impress – and elevate – your sweetie. Ingredients 15-20 ...
Read More »Audio: Convicted Pot Offenders Need Special Access to the Legal Weed Market: Sociologist
Audio by The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti, CBC Radio Should people with pot convictions in their past have special access to the burgeoning legal market? Sociologist Akwasi Owusu-Bempah thinks it’s important to take this step. Read full article here.
Read More »Why Cannabis Shouldn’t Be Considered a Gateway Drug: Calgary Professor Debunks Marijuana Myths
Article by Dave Dormer, CBC News The legalization of marijuana in Canada is just five months away, but there are still questions and misconceptions in many people’s minds surrounding cannabis. Matthew Hill, an associate professor at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute, is working to debunk the myths. He was part of a panel discussion on cannabis this week at the U ...
Read More »CBD Oil: A Beginner’s Guide
Article by Deja Leonard, Lift News Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, and you can find it in both dried flower form and oil form if you’re authorized by a doctor and registered with Health Canada under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations. Lift users report using it to treat a variety of ailments such as ...
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