Article by Jade Ridge, Twelve High Chicks Cannabis has been misunderstood until very recently. The past couple of decades have unfolded revolutionary evidence of the role cannabinoids play in our bodies. And while today’s society adapts to that notable presence, it gets criticized among its objectors and becomes more researched by its admirers. Humans and Cannabis The findings on cannabis and ...

Article by Chris Chafin, Rolling Stone  Walk down Queen Street West, one of Toronto’s cooler shopping districts, and you’ll find something new amid the designer boutiques and H&Ms: stores selling marijuana. The quality of these places varies widely, from unfinished rooms where weed is sold from folding tables, to chic storefronts with the sleek modernity of an Apple store. Whether they ...

Article by Jillian Taylor, CBC News  Three Manitoba First Nations are joining forces to help establish a cannabis distribution network in the province. Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Long Plain First Nation, and Peguis First Nation are banding together with National Access Cannabis, a health-care service provider that helps patients access medical cannabis through a licensed producer. Long Plain Chief Dennis Meeches said cannabis is an economic opportunity for First Nations. “Although the ...

After over 9 months of slow court proceedings, I’m happy to announce that the Project Gator court case is finally over with both parties reaching an agreement Monday afternoon. Rather than mentioning all the details of the day, I’m going to get straight into the details. The arrangement set a fine of $150,000 plus victim surcharge for Marc and Jodie ...

Article by Hank Daniszewski, The London Free Press An Aylmer-based medical marijuana company is moving into a big but unusual market — seniors care, including several in the London area. WeedMD Inc. has landed a deal to supply cannabis product to 20 long-term care and seniors homes run by Jarlette Health Services, including Meadow Park long-term care homes in London ...

Article by Samantha Craggs, CBC News Concern about the pungent smell of pot smoke is prompting Hamilton’s largest social housing provider to consider banning smoking altogether in its new buildings. The board of CityHousing Hamilton (CHH) voted Monday to look at “odour mitigation” techniques for when marijuana becomes legal in June. It will also examine a policy next year that bans smoking in all ...

Article by Phil Wong, High! Canada There are a number of cool and innovative new apps out there targeting Canadian cannabis consumers but what about acquiring & retaining customers at your marijuana dispensary or storefront location? That’s where a company like Tokein steps in and starts offering a service that is designed specifically with marijuana dispensaries and storefronts in mind. ...

Video by John Turmel Under the MMAR, grow permits were processed in under 4 weeks. Under Justin’s ACMPR, up to 30 weeks. If you have suffered such delays for permits, renewals, amendments, you can get to the top of the pile by filing a $2 Statement of Claim in Federal Court with another 20 so far. See source here.

Article by Joseph Tunney , CBC News Tobique First Nation has simmered with anger since RCMP raided a medical marijuana dispensary, a business the band council backed as a path to healing in a community afflicted with drug abuse. The early October raid on Tribal ReLeaf brought out 50 protesters, who formed a blockade to stop the RCMP from leaving the reserve with dispensary ...

Toronto is an amazing city for cannabis with so many diverse events going on. Here is a list of the events going on this upcoming week and weekend: Monday December 18, 2017: Ganja all levels with Joel When: 7:00pm-9:00pm Where: The House of Yoga (714 Bloor St W, Toronto) Price: 1st class for $20, or 4 classes for $40(offer available only on first visit)! ...