Canada considers roadside THC drug screener

The Canadian government is pondering whether it should approve a drug screener to test drivers suspected to be impaired by cannabis. Last month, Minister of...

Cashing in on cannabis: How communities benefit from an embraced, regulated industry

It’s been more than eight months since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, yet gaining municipal support has proven troublesome in some...

Youth cannabis use after legalization: Why there is no reason to panic

But think of the children! Many are concerned about the effect that non-medical cannabis legalization in Canada will have on young people – especially those...

Impacts of cannabis legalization on black communities to be explored at NICHE forum

By NICHE Canada The cannabis community and industry leaders will be gathering in Toronto this month to delve into...

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...

Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use after surveying 13K Canadians

Between May and July 2018, Health Canada asked almost 13,000 Canadians about their knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to cannabis, including their cannabis use...

Statistics Canada studied our wastewater to see how much cannabis we consume

Statistics Canada has released the findings of a pilot project that involved studying wastewater in five major Canadian cities in an effort...

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...

With governments in listening mode, it’s our chance to be influential

Across Canada right now, provincial governments and municipal organizations are showing in different ways that they are prepared to sample a range of viewpoints...

The Evolution of 4/20

By NICHE CANADA For most Canadians, April 20th, or 4/20 has become synonymous with the fight to end...