Article by David Wilson, Growth Op In an era when couples have been trading the bouquet for bud or setting their dating preference to “green,” what effect does cannabis have on the modern romantic relationship? Thought it has been reported to enhance sex, does a daily toke help or hinder loving partners? Some say it’s made them feel closer to one another, while others say it’s hurt ...

Article by Alana Armstrong, Growth Op Today marks one year of legal adult-use cannabis in Canada. With not-so-sunny outlooks from the Royal Bank of Canada, cannabis businesses being dumped by banks, middling sales, unpalatable cannabis and a possible future supply glut, it’s easy to see why WeedWeek Canada called this “An Unhappy First Birthday for Legalization” in its latest newsletter. On the upside, ...

Article by Kate-Madonna Hindes, The Fresh Toast via Growth Op The U.S. National Library of Medicine states that not only is motion sickness prevalent, but that 1 in 3 individuals could be susceptible to nausea and dizziness that comes with a long car ride or intense rollercoaster.  Understanding motion sickness Often described as feeling “unwell” and accompanied by nausea and dizziness, individuals ...

Article by Emma Spears, Growth Op Drake has a new venture in the pipes — and he’s letting the world know by surprising people and media outlets across Toronto with elaborate, colourful floral bouquets. The rapper’s team sent the bundles of blooms to promote his latest business venture, dubbed “More Life Growth Company,” ostensibly after his 2017 mixtape More Life. Never ...

Article by Uttara Choudhury, Proactive Investors WeedMD Inc (CVE:WMD) (OTCMKTS:WDDMF) revealed Tuesday that it has successfully completed harvesting its 27-acre outdoor cannabis crop at its sprawling facility in Strathroy, Ontario. The Toronto-based cannabis company owns and operates a 158-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse, outdoor and processing facility located in Strathroy, Ontario. In a statement, WeedMD also said it will hold its third-quarter ...

Article by Jesse B. Staniforth, Leafly Facing the continued challenge of differentiating its brand from those of other cannabis producers and retailers, Canopy announced two moves designed to make its products synonymous with luxury. Canopy’s first choice was teaming up with venerable high-end department store Holt Renfrew (once furriers to the British Monarchy) to create a line of holiday-themed cannabis accessories. These ...

Article by Vanmala Subramaniam, Financial Post Canadian cannabis producers and extractors are sitting on a massive stash of unfinished inventory that is growing so quickly that some analysts are concerned it could precipitate a price crash in the burgeoning industry. Since January of 2019, the amount of unfinished inventory of dried cannabis has nearly tripled, reaching a staggering 328,000 kilograms ...

Article by Jeremiah Rodriguez, CTV News Cannabis use could be helping Canadians alleviate some of the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new research from the BC Centre on Substance Use and University of British Columbia. The study, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, found people with PTSD who were not using cannabis were “far more likely” to have suicidal thoughts ...

Article by Kate Robertson, Growth Op The industry is calling Canada’s second wave of legalization, which includes cannabis edibles, concentrates and topicals, “Cannabis 2.0.” But don’t stay up late waiting for new products to pop up in your nearest cannabis store. “It is expected that a limited selection of products will appear gradually in physical or online stores, and no ...

Article by Michael Lee, North Bay Nugget Ontario’s regulatory agency for cannabis retail stores has invited five more applicants from Nipissing First Nation to apply for a store authorization and operator licence. In a letter to Nipissing First Nation dated Oct. 22, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) chief executive officer and registrar Jean Major informed Chief Scott McLeod ...