Canada passed a bill to help make it quicker to issue pardons for those convicted of petty cannabis possessions. Bill C-93 passed its third reading in the Senate on Wednesday evening without any amendments, and...
Even though cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceuticals are both frequently used by HIV/AIDS patients, several studies show that something interesting happens when cannabis is consumed. What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) suppresses the immune system...
To help you bring some new colorful plants to your garden, I’ve decided to make a list of the most beautiful strains I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. I’ve decided to place them into 3...
Ever since I went to Spannabis and talked to some of the best breeders, growers, and seed bankers, I’ve been thinking about starting my own breeding program. Yes, growing weed can sometimes be a nuisance,...
Health Canada has released its regulations on the production and sales of cannabis edibles, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals in Canada. The sales are to start in mid-December. The new regulations will come into force...
Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 132 which will make it illegal for employers to refuse hiring candidates who tested positive for cannabis. Nevada will become the first state where cannabis consumers can stop worrying...
Fatal outcomes of cannabis intoxication in canines are extremely rare. As you know, there have been a couple of reports of animals overdosing from pot, but as it turns out, these are isolated incidents. In...
Evidence of the earliest known use of cannabis for its psychoactive effects in human history was found at a 2,500-year-old burial site in western China, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in...
A Louisiana coroner is claiming the first-ever reported cannabis overdose, but some disagree. A 39-year-old woman, who was unnamed, was found dead in her apartment in LaPlace, about 50 kilometers west of New Orleans, in...
With the recent legalization of hemp production in Texas and voting of a new bill that would expand their marijuana medical laws, many Texans are confused as to whether CBD is now legal in this...
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) put a call out for edible and topical cannabis products Sunday as Canada’s cannabis industry gears up for a new wave of legalization in the fall. The call asked for...
The fine art of rolling an evenly-burning joint requires both practice and patience. Once you master the basics of rolling regular joints, you can move on and elevate your technique to new heights. Inside-out joints,...
Edibles have a really good shot at becoming the next big party trend in Canada as smoking cannabis in public will be limited, and in some places completely banned. Do you remember that moment in...
Oakland’s city council voted unanimously Tuesday to decriminalize psilocybin, AKA magic mushrooms, and other natural psychedelics, becoming the second U.S. city ever to do so. The vote in the northern California city came about one...
Did you know that a seemingly harmless grapefruit can negatively interact with certain anti-anxiety medications? When you think about this (and other similar examples) you realize there’s a reason why people are concerned about mixing...
A new wave of cannabis products, including edibles, could be a $2.7 billion market, Deloitte says. A new wave of legal cannabis products in Canada in the fall could add $2.7 billion of value to...
Canada is bound to legalize edibles and infused drinks by October, and the whole nation is eager to see it happen. Politicians in Canada announced that they will bring legislation regarding edible cannabis products by...
Before we begin, I just want to say that we’re not making any claims in this article, nor do we desire to offend anyone. So please, keep this in mind. There are some indications that...
A new study by the Université of Montréal shows that cannabis can harm teenage cognitive development. During a convention run by the Canadian Association of Neuroscience in Toronto from May 22 to 25, Dr. Patricia...
Find out how Alberta came out on top among all Canadian provinces for how well they established their cannabis retail system. A while ago when Bill C-45, which legalized cannabis nationwide in Canada, was still...
An Edmonton, Alta-based cannabis producer announced Tuesday it has secured a partnership with Harvard University to launch a new centre to research the drug. Atlas Biotechnologies Inc. will be teaming up with Harvard Global Catalyst,...
Hotboxing fuses 3 of many people’s favorite activities – smoking weed, spending time with friends and driving around. Back when I was in college, it was one of the activities to have on your daily...
Google decided to ban all mobile apps facilitating cannabis sales from its Play Store, meaning that Android users can’t get weed delivered to their doors anymore. In the last couple of years, we’ve seen the...
With a rapidly growing job market, university programs focused on the cannabis industry are popping up across Canada. Do university faculty or students hold any reservations? “I was scared of what my parents are going...
Synthetic cannabinoids are a major problem for the cannabis industry, but do they represent all that’s wrong with it? Companies investing in manufacturing synthetic cannabinoids don’t seem to think so. Every now and then we...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its policy to now allow hemp-derived CBD and a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved cannabis medication on flights, according to the agency’s website. The TSA’s guidelines on cannabis...
Police across the United States have been arresting elderly people for possession of CBD oil and it doesn’t seem like the trend is slowing down. The “cops are out there to get you” sentiment is...
You’ll agree that one of the best things about the cannabis industry is the availability of weed in many different, innovative, and healthy forms. Tinctures are a prime example, as they are a healthy, smokeless...
Authorities in Colorado executed what they say is the state’s largest black market cannabis bust, seizing millions of dollars worth of product last week. In total, 247 homes and eight businesses were raided in a...
The number of cannabis seizures at approximately 1200 location entry points at the Canadian border has more than tripled. A recent report from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows an increase from half a million...
The interest for cannabis extracts has been growing in the past few years as cannabis is getting more and more legal support around the world. Thanks to the advancement of technology, new types of extracts...
In January this year, California introduced Assembly Bill 228 under which food, beverage, and cosmetic products with hemp extracts or derivatives are no longer considered adulterated by these ingredients, and will not be subject to...
Civil rights groups such as ACLU, NAACP and Drug Policy Alliance sent a letter to the House Committee on Appropriations last month to ask for a suspension of DEA’s war on drugs until the effectiveness...
One of the fastest-heating vaporizers on the market, Firefly 2 is a cutting-edge device—but also one of the most expensive portable vaporizers you can come across. Firefly Vapor released the original Firefly in 2012, and...
A new Lexaria animal study shows DehydraTECH formulation can pass up to 475% more CBD into the bloodstream than MCT oil based products. Lexiaria’s DehydraTECH formulation was shown to deliver more CBD into the bloodstream...
With springtime here and winter behind us, many might be getting in the party mood, to stretch out their legs and hit the town. As we all know, part of the festivities may include certain...
When we talk about cannabis genetics, a lot of people think about the potency of the plant. But what about you? Do you have the right genes for smoking cannabis? Cannabis genetics is something that’s...
There is a reason edibles are so popular—they are tasty, easy to carry around and they don’t involve inhaling smoke. There are many types of marijuana candy, but gummy bears and lollipops are by far...
The amount of men in Canada using cannabis since legalization is increasing at almost double the rate of women, according to a recent government survey. Since legalization took place this past October, the percentage of...
Introduction Yocan is an established vape manufacturer from China, and the Evolve Plus is an upgraded successor to the original Evolve vape pen. The main difference between these models is that the Plus model heats...
