Article by Carly Weeks, Globe and Mail Clinicians should routinely ask adolescents about their cannabis use to help identify patterns of misuse that can lead to depression, anxiety, problems at school and other mental and physical health issues, according to Canada’s national association representing pediatricians. In a new paper published Thursday, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) urges clinicians to normalize ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op Even as cannabis legalization increases around the world, rules surrounding growing it at home can be as varied as they are confusing. Even once all of the regulations are figured out, it’s no easy task. There are supplies to be bought and time to be invested. For those born without a green thumb, a ...

Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op Canada’s new cannabis drinks are the only regulated products I’ve tried so far that are superior to what’s available on the illicit market. I’ve already sung the praises of Tweed’s Houndstooth & Soda, and this past week, I tried Seth Rogen’s Houseplant grapefruit soda. It’s delicious, fast-acting and aside from feeling a little groggy in ...

Article by Anisha Dhiman, Growth Op For the people in New Brunswick, cannabis is better out than in. The location of cannabis retail stores and production facilities has been a bone of contention among communities since legalization, especially the distinct smell of pot that’s hard to miss during springtime when the growing season is in full swing. To reduce conflicts, the province ...

Article by Paul Morden, Sarnia Observer Another cannabis retailer has plans to open a store in Sarnia. Sessions Cannabis, which has retail outlets in a number of Ontario communities, says it’s seeking permission from the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission to open a store in a plaza at 600 Murphy Rd., next to the Real Canadian Superstore. No regulated cannabis ...

Article by Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Suburban mayors and councillors who voted not to allow retail cannabis shops in their jurisdiction may have felt they were doing what they could to regulate how and where pot would be sold in their neighbourhoods, but they are wrong. Very wrong. . The argument at the time from many politicians was that municipalities ...

Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op Before COVID-19 made it impossible, Dan Larocque and a friend would meet up two or three times a month for “Hash Day” — a precious few hours devoted to making their own hash. The process is a bit of a to-do. The pair combines homegrown, harvested cannabis with ice water in a portable washing ...

Article by Stu Campaigne, Bay Today According to Miss Jones Cannabis, their budtenders “share a deep appreciation and understanding of cannabis and cannabis culture.” Soon, the GTA-based cannabis dispensary — and its budtenders — will branch out to Barrie, Orillia and beyond, all the way to a confirmed storefront on McKeown Avenue in North Bay, with another outpost in the works. ...

Article by  Sean Eckford, Business in Vancouver A newly-incorporated craft cannabis co-operative is putting forward a plan to make small-scale, independent cannabis businesses part of B.C.’s post-pandemic economic recovery. When it announced its incorporation in late April, the BC Craft Farmer Co-Op (BCCFC) said one of its first initiatives would be to draft an economic development proposal for the provincial and ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op There was a week in early April that stands as the perfect representation of the topsy turvy reality of the Canadian cannabis industry. Near the end of March, while most businesses were entering lockdown, Ontario cannabis retailers were granted essential status, allowing them to stay open with some slight COVID-19 mitigation measures — hand ...