Article by Tim Wilson, Stratcann In Canada, there are a variety of products to serve both the recreational and medical market, but determining the shelf life can be a guessing game. In attempting to address the issue, Health Canada regulations employ some odd double-speak wherein expiry dates on some products are required – unless they can’t be. “All cannabis products, except edible ...

Article by Frank Matys, Orillia Today A newly-acquired roadside screening device, designed to detect drugs in a driver’s system, is bearing fruit for the Rama Police Service. Officers pulled three people from the road in three days, following roadside tests that revealed drug use. Police were employing a Drager DrugTest 5000, described as a fast and accurate means of testing a ...

Article by David Brown, Stratcann Ontario’s recent announcement of their new “craft cannabis” product designation was hailed as progress by many in the cannabis industry, but some say the category is too broad. Ontario’s craft cannabis product category includes dried cannabis flower and pre-rolls, and requires all products to be hand-harvested, hang-dried, hand-trimmed and packaged, and provided by a producer ...

Article by Matt Lamers, Growth Op Tilray’s recreational and medical cannabis revenue plunged in the final quarter before its merger with Aphria went into effect May 3, and the company recorded a net loss of nearly $350 million. Tilray’s red ink rose in part due to a large litigation settlement, according to the British Columbia-based company’s first-quarter financial disclosure. Before merging with Ontario-headquartered ...

Article by Maria Loreto, The Fresh Toast via Growth Op If a consumer of CBD, there may be an extra benefit to reap from the compound. New research shows a connection between the consuming CBD-dominant cannabis and reduced alcohol intake. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado and published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, examined cannabis use in 120 subjects. ...

Article by David Brown, Stratcann Canada now has at least 200 micros cannabis companies licensed across Canada, as of May 7, 2021. Of these 200 licenses, 147 are stand-alone micro-cultivation licences, 22 are stand-alone micro-processing licenses, and 31 are dual micro-cultivation and micro-processing licences. Twenty-one of these hold medical sales licences and two currently hold sales licences for the non-medical market, ...

Article by Ethan Domokos and Cody Lindsay, Cannabis Life Network If you’ve been looking for a potent edible, but want to stay away from the sweets, here’s an easy way to enjoy all the THC-induced elation while filling up with nutritious-packed meals. This week we’ve got a light and simple recipe to incorporate cannabis into, a balsamic vinaigrette with a maple twist. Pour ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Jess Moran’s son recently raised a question while they were out for a drive. Moran, a mother of two, has been working in the cannabis industry for about seven years and her son, 11, had some information to share. “Did you know that some people, like, don’t like weed?” he asked. Moran laughs recalling ...

Article by Rick Vanderlinde, Barrie Advance Is Barrie becoming a marijuana mecca? With 10 cannabis stores already in operation and another 17 at various stages of authorization, there is no shortage of retailers to choose from. A former all-day breakfast restaurant on Yonge Street is the latest possible location for another pot shop. Buds 4 Less plans to open at 489 ...

Article by Marijuana Business Daily Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin might have one of the hardest jobs in the marijuana industry – turning around a company that has lost billions of dollars and been producing far more product than it could sell. In short, the Canadian company Martin inherited eight months ago was in deep trouble – and he’s not ...