Cashing in on cannabis

With investments in cannabis at an all-time high, what do you need to know before jumping on the bandwagon? As some analysts predict that the...

Molson Coors announces joint venture to make cannabis-infused drinks

Cannabis-infused drink, anyone? Such a product may just be available in Canada in 2019, after Molson Coors Canada announced on Aug. 1 a joint venture...

Manulife and Shoppers Drug Mart to launch first medical marijuana program in Canada

For the first time in Canada, a health insurance provider has partnered with a pharmacy to launch a medical marijuana program. Manulife and Shoppers Drug...

THC, CBD cannabis oil can help kids with epilepsy: study

A new study out of Toronto suggests THC and CBD, when used together, can help some children with epilepsy who are resistant to other...

Cannabis Conversation event planned for political candidates in Vancouver

Civic political hopefuls in the Lower Mainland are being provided an opportunity to "meet the cannabis community" during an Aug. 17 event. The "open invitation"...

Could cannabis help Parkinson’s patients?

Mounting evidence suggests that the inflammatory processes in the brain contribute to the pathologies of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. With that in mind,...

Fire & Flower receives ‘conditional approval’ for 37 Alberta cannabis stores

Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower said Tuesday that it has received conditional approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Under the conditional...

Zenabis signs cannabis agreement with B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch

One of Canada's major cannabis suppliers has signed an agreement with the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch for recreational marijuana. Zenabis Ltd. announced on July 30...

Canopy Health to study how CBD helps treat anxiety in animals

Canopy Growth Corporation is launching a study that looks at the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating anxiety in some animals. The research will be...

Organic ‘THC KISS’ cannabis drink vows to mimic alcohol, not leave you tired

An organic cannabis drink is in the works that aims to mimic the effects of alcohol without leaving you sleepy, a phenomenon that has...