Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op Researchers say the minimum legal age to buy and consume recreational cannabis should be 19 years old. The findings were revealed on May 14 in a study conducted by a team from the Memorial University of Newfoundland. “What may be surprising is that several later life outcomes (mental health, general health, and cigarette smoking) from ...

Article by Matt Lamers, Marijuana Business Daily Aurora Cannabis, deep in the red, accepted an offer for its large greenhouse in Exeter, Ontario for what appears to be approximately half of its 17 million Canadian dollar ($12.1 million) listing price, and one-third of the original purchase price. The deal comes amid a broad retreat from some unlicensed and fully licensed cannabis ...

Article by Michael Lee, North Bay Nugget A second cannabis store has been approved to open on Nipissing First Nation. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) spokesperson Ray Kahnert said Thursday that Cheerful Charlies Cannabis Co., located on Osprey Miikan, had been issued a pre-opening approval letter and passed its inspection. Store management confirmed the store could open as ...

Article by BradfordToday NEWS RELEASE YORK REGIONAL POLICE ************************* York Regional Police, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Toronto Police Service and the Waterloo Regional Police Service, has dismantled a sophisticated, multi-faceted drug trafficking network operating throughout southern Ontario. Following the execution of multiple search warrants, the investigation has resulted in the seizure of large quantities of ...

Article by Eden Empire via Globe Newswire Eden Empire Inc. (“Eden Empire” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that on May 14, 2020 (the “Closing Date“) the Company closed its previously announced business combination (“Business Combination”) with Rosehearty Energy Inc. (“Rosehearty“). The resulting issuer to the Business Combination will carry on the business of Eden. Amalgamation Transaction Eden and ...

Article by Ashley Newport, inSauga A Mississauga cannabis dispensary that was allegedly operating illegally has been shut down by police. Peel police say that police and Mississauga bylaw enforcement officers recently launched an investigation into “North Cloud,” a dispensary located in Mississauga. At this point in time, brick and mortar cannabis stores are not permitted to operate in Mississauga. On Wednesday, May 13, ...

Article by Anthony Urciuoli, inHalton The City of Burlington submitted an application for an eighth cannabis retail store, to be located at 860 Appleby Line. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) received the application and the decision is now up for public comment. “These latest locations all conform to our City’s guidelines and are in locations where we want cannabis stores ...

Article by TG Branfalt, Ganjapreneur A study by researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada suggests that the legal age for cannabis use should be set at 19, according to a MedicalXpress report. The authors found that setting a consumption age at 19 could diminish some potential adverse health effects, such as smoking and negative mental health outcomes. The study used data from ...

Article by Andre Powell, Cannabis Life Network Have you ever wanted to enhance your video game experience with cannabis but not sure which strain is right for you? Don’t worry, we’ve created a list of 7 cannabis strains to smoke before playing video games. Lemon Kush cannabis strain Lemon Kush (50% Sativa, 50% Indica) is a strain that will keep you happy, relaxed, and creative. This strain is great if you’re ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op What’s the best country in the world when it comes to cannabis friendliness? Canadians won’t need to travel the world to find out — and given current travel restrictions, that’s probably a good thing — we only have to look at our own front doors. Among the very first countries to legalize medicinal marijuana ...