YouTube’s ‘Pot Scientist’ Fired for Answering Burning Questions

Most cannabis-legal states don’t shield cannabis-consuming employees from anti-marijuana regulations at their office. But a recent case involving a substitute teacher in a Colorado charter school begs the question: How can some educational institutions fire employees for legally using cannabis, while still taking cannabis industry tax revenue from the state? The Pot Scientist’s Origin Story […]

Virginia Law Would Protect Students Who Use CBD and THC-A Oils

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Legislation to protect Virginia students who use cannabidiol oil is still making its way through the House after being unanimously passed by the Senate. SB 1632, sponsored by Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Richmond, requires local school boards to implement policies that keep students from being suspended or expelled if they have “valid […]

75 Scholars and Clinicians Refute Inaccurate Claims in New Book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence

A group of 75 scholars and clinicians have released a public letter that refutes many of the claims in Alex Berenson’s new book, Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence.  Berenson’s book has generated extensive national media attention despite being riddled with inaccuracies, cherry-picked evidence, and straw men. “When research is misrepresented […]

100 Scholars and Clinicians Refute Inaccurate Claims in New Book, Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence

A group of 100 scholars and clinicians have released a public letter that refutes many of the claims in Alex Berenson’s new book, Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence. Berenson’s book has generated extensive national media attention despite being riddled with inaccuracies, cherry-picked evidence, and straw men. “When research is misrepresented to […]

This Week in Cannabis: Top Stories From Across Canada From Feb. 8-14

A 70-year-old Ontario man was barred from the USA for 1976 possession charge, Quebec doesn’t invite any opposition to its commission on raising the legal age for cannabis consumption to 21, Vancouver Parks Board tries to ban sales and relocate the city’s 4/20 festivities, Canada’s 420-friendly gold course is slated to open this spring, Bhang […]

Infused Decadence at the Coda Signature Chocolate Factory

Coda Signature’s truffle collections are all about building on that experience. For example, the Crescendo collection, centered around a musical term that means “steadily increasing intensity,” starts with Juniper Lemon truffles (white chocolate with delicate flavors), moves to Earl Grey truffles (milk chocolate with a richer flavor), and finally builds to Burnt Caramel truffles, which […]

Canadian Researchers Studying Hemp Protein to Treat Hypertension

Researchers at the University of Manitoba are investigating the use of hemp protein to prevent and treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension. The study of 35 hypertensive adult volunteers will also assess the effects of hemp protein on other physical attributes, including weight, cholesterol, body mass, hormones, and insulin production. “Hypertension is a multifactor […]

An Ocean-Friendly Approach to Cannabis Packaging

With cannabis legalization working its way across the country, more and more cannabis products are being produced and sold. With the increase in sales comes a growing concern about the waste generated from packaging materials and how to make this part of the burgeoning industry more sustainable. It’s estimated that between 4.8 and 12.7 million […]

5 Canadian Films to Watch While High

Are you ready for one of the greatest pairings in history? Cannabis makes the perfect companion for a trip through the National Film Board of Canada’s archives. The NFB is an almost 80-year-old institution that produces films with a distinctly Canadian point of view. They have a lot of leeway when it comes to making […]

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