TORONTO – The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation is seeking a courier to make same-day cannabis deliveries, starting with the Greater Toronto Area. The provincial corporation tasked with the online sales and distribution of adult-use has posted a tender calling for “expedited same-day delivery.” “As OCRC’s marketplace evolves, the ability for the organization to provide a […]
Illicit cannabis may have infiltrated the legal market more widely than first though, the Northwest Territories debuts a disturbing public service announcement campaign, and Doug Ford’s daughter gets outed for promoting black market CBD products. We’ve rounded up this week’s top stories from across Canada. Bonify Interim CEO: We May Not Be the Only LP Selling Illicit Product […]
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Philadelphia’s Center City is ready for business. Beyond/Hello opened its doors on Thursday morning to patients and caregivers with medical marijuana cards issued by the state. RELATED STORY What Are the Benefits of a Medical Cannabis Card in Legal States? The shop sells cannabis flower, vaping oils, topical creams, […]
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry could be shifting right, with appointments by Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy of a marijuana critic and a law enforcement officer who would like to revisit onsite use rules. Dunleavy’s appointments of Vivian Stiver and Lt. Christopher Jaime are subject to legislative confirmation. “There […]
Statement from DPA’s Roseanne Scotti: New Law Will Reduce Death and Disease By Increasing Access to Life Saving Medication Trenton, NJ – Today, the New Jersey Assembly Human Services Committee voted in support of ending prior authorizations for medication assisted treatment (MAT) under Medicaid. Evidence demonstrates that MAT for opioid use disorder (i.e. methadone, buprenorphine) […]
Today Representative Javier Martínez and co-sponsors Rep. Antonio Maestas, Rep. Daymon Ely, Rep. Deborah Armstrong, and Rep. Angelica Rubio introduced HB 356, which would create a system to tax and regulate cannabis responsibly for adults 21 and over to enjoy using recreationally. The legislation includes strong public health and safety provisions, while directing new tax […]
I’m of Puerto Rican and Thai descent and I speak neither language. My mother was born in Ayutthaya, Thailand, in a rural and poor part of Southeast Asia that’s difficult to describe to friends and co-workers without sounding completely disingenuous. My father was born in New York during times reminiscent of the 1957 street gang […]
There’s Colorado, and then there’s Aspen. Founded as a mining town about 140 years ago, Aspen has since morphed into a wealthy, world-famous ski resort. During the winter months, the town sees its population swell with celebrities, die-hard ski bums, the very, very rich, and the service workers who attend to them all. Even after […]
A day after Ontario municipalities had to notify the province if they were opting out of hosting cannabis retail outlets, the final tally is in: A little more than 80% of municipalities are open to having cannabis retail outlets in their areas while the remaining municipalities are not. This outcome bodes well for the jurisdictions […]
When starting a new health plan, more often than not, people share the common goal of better fitness. It can be hard to develop a routine and stick to it; finding the motivation to workout sometimes means making deals with yourself or practicing self-discipline. However, there is one very good reason to workout, and you […]
