Article by Tracy Lamourie, Cannabis Digest This issue marks my one year anniversary writing this column,  so let me start it by thanking you all for coming along on this journey with me.  The last 12 months have been interesting ones in the canna world, to say the least, and as we look ahead to spring and summer 2017, 420, ...

Article by Kristen Everson, CBC News The Canadian Forces and Veterans Affairs are setting up a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in military members and veterans. A briefing note to the veterans affairs minister from October reveals a senior psychiatrist with the Canadian Forces “has drafted a preliminary protocol ...

Article by TG Branfalt, Ganjapreneur Canada’s federal cannabis legalization plan does not include provisions providing general amnesty for past convictions of low-level possession, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said in a Canadian Press report. “That’s not an item that’s on the agenda at the moment,” he said, adding that until the legalization bill is passed current laws pertaining to cannabis ...

Article by Lift News Whether you’d like to do something extra special for Mom, or you yourself are tired of burnt toast offerings (and just want to enjoy the day), look no further than this cannabis-infused brunch menu. Using culinary oils or honey to deliver cannabis compounds, infused recipes are a sophisticated leap from ye olde pot brownies. While these dishes give ...

Article by Paul Salvatori, NOW Toronto On the heels of this year’s 4/20 celebration, a large crowd gathered on May 6 in Queen’s Park for the 19th annual Toronto Global Marijuana March. Peaceful attendees arrived at noon to smoke, sell, and promote weed in its diverse and novel forms – from joints and cookies to seeds, flowers and lollipops. It ...

Article by Harrison Jordan, Lift News Legalization of cannabis is a polarizing topic for Canadians. For the past decade, various polls by a myriad of public polling organizations has revealed a fairly constant return of just over 50 per cent of Canadians approving the legalization and sale of recreational cannabis. On the medical marijuana front, public opinion polling has shown ...

Article by Cannabis Life Conference The Cannabis Life Conference is quickly approaching – a two day event full of education and action surrounding all things Cannabis! Coming to the Evergreen Brick Works building in Toronto May 13-14, this exciting event will provide an informative journey for those passionate about cannabis, or curious, as they explore the opportunities cannabis holds as ...

Article by Alex Bronson, Lift News Launching a business is daunting. The line that separates “work time” from “personal time” disintegrates almost immediately, and the logistical challenges of hiring and managing the right employees – and making money all the while – can stress even the coolest of cucumbers. Imagine then, launching a business that focuses on marijuana, a highly ...

Article by Kyle Duggan, iPolitics The Trudeau government is running out of time to withdraw from a handful of treaties affecting cannabis consumption and sale — a key step on the road to legalizing recreational marijuana use without breaching international law and putting this country at odds with the United Nations. The government wants to have marijuana legalized for non-medical use by Canada ...

Article by Veronica Henri, Toronto Sun Tables of baked goods, bongs, dabs, flags and buds were readily for sale in Queen’s Park North on Saturday. Toronto’s 19th annual Global Marijuana March resembled a circus atmosphere with barkers looking for buds — and all things relating to pot culture — before the crowd in attendance weaved through city streets, puffing freely ...