Cannabis training now available online for police officers

New online training on cannabis legislation is now available for police officers, in both of Canada's official languages. The goal is to "inform and educate...

Democracy in action: Ontario’s seismic shift in cannabis policy

What a difference an election can make. In a dramatic shift this week, Ontario’s new Premier scrapped the former government’s plan for selling cannabis...

Makers of Corona delve deep into cannabis industry

The makers of Corona are delving farther into the cannabis industry - a lot farther. Beverage alcohol company Constellation Brands has announced a "significant expansion"...

New study exploring effects of CBD for chronic pain, anxiety, depression

A study has just been launched that will look at how CBD can help as a therapy for chronic pain, and related anxiety and...

CBD and pets: Does the future look friendly?

“I can’t imagine practising without it.” Those are the words of Dr. Kathy Kramer of the Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital. She’s one of many...

Ontario’s online cannabis store signs supply agreements with 26 suppliers

The Ontario Cannabis Store announced this week it has signed agreements with 26 licensed cannabis suppliers to “ensure readiness for legalization.” OCS, the province’s sole...

$21.5 million medical cannabis facility coming to B.C.

A massive medical cannabis plant is coming to B.C. The BC Green Pharmaceuticals $21.5-million facility is to be built on three industrial lots in Princeton,...

Cannabis amnesty campaign gets a $50K boost

The organization that's advocating for cannabis convictions to be overturned has received a $50,000 boost, with Canadian legalization just around the corner. Aurora Cannabis announced...

Canadian government approves roadside THC drug screening test

With just weeks to go before cannabis is legalized in Canada, the federal government has approved a roadside saliva test for drug screening. Minister of...

B.C. municipalities to debate asking for 40 per cent of cannabis tax revenue

Next week, B.C. municipalities are going to debate whether they should ask the provincial government for 40 per cent of cannabis tax revenue after...