This year’s Emerald Cup couldn’t come at a better time. After weeks of suffering from some of the worst wildfires in US history, Californians from Arcata to San Diego will congregate on the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the self-described “largest, most respected, organic, outdoor, cannabis competition in the world.” This year […]
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Altria Group—the biggest tobacco company in the world and owner of the Marlboro brand—is in active negotiations to either invest in, or outright acquire, the Cronos Group, a major Canadian cannabis producer. At this point, both companies have said, no contracts have been signed; but they have agreed to keep negotiations going, although Toronto-based Cronos […]
Canada’s first post-legalization holiday season is here and it’s time to spread some joy. Whether you’re gifting your best buds or introducing cannabis to a curious new-toker, these elevated gift ideas are sure to be a hit! While there’s no shortage of wishlist-worthy products on the market, we’ve rounded up the most coveted cannabis accessories […]
Attention would-be cannabis store operators, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has published the required fees for cannabis retail-related licenses and authorization. And, it’s at least $10,000 for the first store. The AGCO released its guide for regulating cannabis retail earlier this month. Among the requirements: a retail operator license ($6,000), a retail store […]
Saskatoon’s first legal cannabis store opens for business, a new petition aims to eliminate single-use plastics in cannabis packaging sold in Quebec, British Columbia is hiring a cannabis photographer, and more. We’ve rounded up this week’s top stories from across Canada. Top Headlines From Around the Web BCLDB Is Hiring a Cannabis Photographer The BC Liquor […]
With legalization comes options. But between the seemingly identical, plain-packaged selection, and the influx of new and inexperienced consumers, selecting the right cannabis strain can be a challenge. Luckily, a few cannabis companies have a solution: strain discovery packs. While only a handful of Canadian cannabis companies have put together these samplers so far, these mixed […]
The Republic of Korea has become the first East Asian nation to legalize medicinal cannabis. The nation revised its national drug policy on Nov. 23 to allow the import and distribution of a cannabis-based oil to help treat several ailments. The move will come as a surprise to many as the Republic of Korea, better […]
Guest Analysis: The authors are attorneys with the law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings. They advise financial institutions working with cannabis companies in Canada and in states that have legalized cannabis. For years, the state-legal cannabis industry and the financial institutions that serve it have closely watched a federal racketeering case that pitted an anti-drug organization […]
Dr. M-J Milloy will be leading clinical trials to explore the role cannabis could play in helping people with opioid use disorder stay on their treatment plan. Milloy, a research scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use, said the therapeutic benefits of cannabis are only just beginning to be understood. “Early research has shown […]
The holiday season is upon us and so are festive work functions that you’ll feel obligated to attend. While celebrations often include a few libations, in newly legalized Canada, workers are surely pondering the proper etiquette for consuming cannabis at corporate events. Here are a few things to keep in mind, if you do choose […]
