B.C. Cancer to lead first national cannabis clinical trial for symptom relief
A Health Canada-approved Whistler medical cannabis producer will donate the oil extracts to be taken by cancer patients in nine cities across Canada. Read More...
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Vancouver’s first two licensed marijuana retailers open for business
As Mike Babins opened one of Vancouver’s first two legal pot shops on Saturday, he showed little concern about the many illegal retailers still competing with him for customers. Read More...
Ottawa moves to pardon Canadians with simple pot possession convictions
A senior Canadian official says the government will pardon those with a pot possession record of 30 grams or less. Read More...
Health professionals share tips on how to avoid a marijuana-related trip to the hospital
With cannabis legalization looming, doctors foresee uptick in emergency-room visits This past summer, a housekeeper arrived in the emergency department of Toronto General Hospital with palpitations and vomiting. The symptoms would make any emergency doctor worry about a heart attack, says Dr. Michael Szabo, a staff...
Ontario’s new rules once cannabis is made legal on October 17, 2018
When cannabis is legalized on October 17, 2018, Ontario’s Government for the People will be ready with rules that keep cannabis out of the hands of children and youth, and keep our roads safe. Read More...
Walmart Canada ponders possibility of selling cannabis products
Walmart Inc.’s Canadian arm has been investigating the possibility of selling cannabis-based products but doesn’t intend to get into the much-hyped business yet. Read More...
Department of Homeland Security Modifies Border Policy – Welcomes Canadians Working in Cannabis Industry
Yesterday, with little to no fanfare, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made a significant amendment to its existing statement relating to Canadians crossing the border by stating that...
Why companies such as Coca-Cola are eyeing the cannabis compound that doesn’t get you high
It's being touted as the next new miracle ingredient for everything from pet treats to anti-aging face creams and elixirs that can help an athlete's aching body recover faster. But that's not the only reason that cannabidiol or CBD, a compound derived from cannabis that doesn't...
Calgary police officers will not be allowed to consume marijuana once it’s legalized even on their days off
Police union unhappy with policy issued to all officers last Friday Calgary police officers will not be allowed to consume marijuana once it's legalized even on their days off — and the union representing members is unhappy, saying the service "took the easy way out." Read More...
Ontario proposes capping number of stores for cannabis growers
The Ontario government is setting a framework for recreational cannabis retailing that emphasizes widespread competition and deals a blow to licensed marijuana producers by limiting their share of the market. Read More...