Article by Matthew M. Elrod, Cowichan Valley Citizen Kudos to NDP MP Alistair MacGregor for pressuring the federal government to desist from criminalizing cannabis consumers while we wait for their new regulatory regime. MacGregor cautioned, “We do not yet know how much cannabis needs to be in the body for a person to be too impaired to drive, and we ...

Article by Core Spirit The weed root is the most underutilized part of the weed plant. Save it because it could come in handy! We use almost every part of the weed plant: leaves, seeds, flowers, resin, fiber. During historical times, cannabis root was highly valued by our ancestors as they used them for medicine. The Roots of Weed Therapy ...

Video by Just+Compassion. Check out this video from the Mastah Throwdown. Team+Compassion had the pleasure of attending and setting up a table. We are really looking forward to the next June 28th 2017.

Article by  Bruce Ryan, High! Canada In the very near future, atmospheric CO2 will reach 420ppm… a much higher level than the planet has seen in 700 thousand years or so. Long before “humans”, as we know them, became the dominant species. Sure, the CO2 levels were at 1200ppm when cannabis first evolved during the Oligocene Era, but that was ...

Article by Heather Eggers, Lift News Start low and go slow is wise advice—and a super catchy rhyme—that you’ve likely heard from your cannabis-prescribing doctor or your licensed producer (LP), but to actually microdose, you’ll need to know a few things. This guide will help you determine how much THC is in a dose, how strong your flower (bud) is, and how long ...

Article by Mike Okada, Cannabis Life Network July 1st, 2017 was a huge day for Canada- not only was it Canada’s 150th birthday, it was the 22nd annual Cannabis Day- bringing Canna-dians across the country together to celebrate. This Cannabis Day was historic for two reasons- one, it was held for the first time at Thornton Park, and two, it ...

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Article by Peter Chen, Lift News The medicinal properties of cannabis have been spread widely in the form of personal anecdotes and online videos showcasing the wonders of CBD oil on seizure-ridden patients. These are compelling evidence for the medicinal benefits of cannabis; however, researchers such as Dr. Linda Parker, are still in search of empirical evidence and a deeper understanding ...

Article by Scott Johnstone, Lift News The road to legalization has been long, winding, and fraught with roadblocks, potholes, and the occasional downed tree. In honour of Canada Day 150, the folks at Lift recently decided it was high time to revisit the adventure with a cross-Canada road map of landmarks and milestones, from Vancouver Island to Nova Scotia. The ...

Article by Colin Bambury, High! Canada 10. Vaporizing is Better than Smoking Although cannabis smoke is much less toxic than cigarette smoke, inhalation of any combustion is not desirable. Over 100 toxins are released when cannabis is burned. Smokers are more prone to respiratory infections than people who use vaporizing tools. Vaporizers can also be set to specific temperatures, allowing ...