Article by Emily Laurence, ABC News An active compound in cannabis plants, once isolated, could be used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia according to findings of a new study. Researchers at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) have been investigating what effect Cannabidiol has on the mental illness. Cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia include social withdrawal and ...

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 June 5, 2017: Ganja Pranayama (All Levels) When: 5:00pm-6:30pm Where: The House of Yoga (714 Bloor St W, Toronto) Price: $30/class, 5 classes for $125 All Levels Ganja Yoga When: 7:30pm-9:00pm Where: The House of Yoga (714 ...

Article by Josh Constine, Tech Crunch High Times, the most prestigious brand in pot, has been valued at $70 million in a deal that sees it selling a 60% majority stake for roughly $42 million to investment firm Oreva Capital. Originally a marijuana enthusiasts magazine founded in 1974, High Times has blossomed into a set up web properties and the Cannabis ...

Video by Micheal Kushbury, Kushbury.com Hey Everybody! Wow, it’s looking like 2017 is the year of the ultra tiny vaporizer because I have another little powerhouse for us to look at today and that’s the Lift by Flytlab! I’m going to cut to the chase on this one, the Lift is fantastic. It has the build and performance of a ...

Article by Peter Thurley, National Post The federal Liberals recently unveiled new medical marijuana regulations, in order to meet guidelines set out by a federal court. With the legalization of recreational cannabis, and likely new ways of handling medical cannabis, forthcoming in the new year, these regulatory changes offer clues as to the direction the federal government is heading. Worryingly, ...

Written by Brook, for Dankr.ca Excitement is building towards Toronto’s big summer cannabis judging festival, The 710 Cup. With just over a month until The 710 Cup kicks off and medical users can judge some of the finest cannabis products in Canada, companies are piling on board to ensure that they get their samples into the hands of the judges. ...

Article by Cecilia Keating, Lift News The National Indigenous Medical Cannabis Association (NIMCA) advocates for indigenous rights in relation to medical and recreational cannabis. The association’s mandate is broad, from putting pressure on the government to adjust the proposed Cannabis Act, to providing a forum for indigenous producers and retailers and encouraging indigenous self-regulation and determination on the issue. According ...

Article by Scott Johnstone, Lift News In the wake of the Cannabis Act announcement many of Canada’s licensed producers are considering expansion into the domestic recreational market, but Vancouver-based Aurora Cannabis has set their sights on bigger game. In one of the first deals of its kind, a Canadian cannabis producer has announced the acquisition of German cannabis firm Pedanios ...

Video by Micheal Kushbury, Kushbury.com The Linx Gaia is a new portable dry herb vaporizer that utilizes a quartz chamber and is one of the better performers that I’ve used in the last while. From the moment you open the box you can tell that this vaporizer is a cut above. It features a brushed aluminum exterior that resembles a ...

Article by Michelle Reis-Cerqueira, High Canada My daughter goes to a Catholic school and she finds herself having to hold her tongue to avoid being caught in the stigma or even disciplined for knowing the medical uses of cannabis. When I began my cannabis treatment I explained to her exactly what it was I was doing. At irst she didn’t ...