In 2013, I found out I was pregnant. Once I decided to have an abortion, I spent hours relentlessly researching what was about to happen. I read countless testimonials and obsessively memorized the steps of the procedure—from the consultation to the cookies and ginger ale in the recovery room....
As the sun rises over our nation today, we welcome in a new era: The end of almost a century of cannabis prohibition.
Today, Canada has become the first western nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use consumption.
Though the regulations are strict and the penalties harsh, I celebrate today for this...
Kira London-Nadeau, for NICHE Canada
Cannabis prohibition has caused harm to several Canadians in many ways.
One of its most adverse effects on young people specifically has been the limitations of their drug education.
This means children, teenagers, and older youth have not received adequate tools to make sound decisions...
Research released out of Vancouver this week is indicating there may be promise to cannabis being used to reduce reliance on illicit opioids being used for pain management.
Researchers from the BCCSU and University of British Columbia (UBC) interviewed more than 1,100 people at highest...
A social media campaign has been launched that urges the federal government not to tax medical cannabis, ahead of the 2019 budget reveal.
Launched by Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM), the campaign encourages every "supporter, patient and citizen" to show their...
Canadian Cannabis Updates is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis.
In this podcast, Adam Osborne, President and Founder of Earth's Edibles explains his approach to preparing foods with THC and CBD.
See also: The Little Book of Cannabis: A podcast with author Amanda...
Being a mom and worrying about health go hand-in-hand.
“We’re always on the go, and a lot of the times you just feel exhausted or overwhelmed. That led me, personally, to exploring the possibilities of CBD,” said Crystal Lindsay, one of the three founders...
NICHE Canada
The first registered charity in the world focused on medical cannabis launched has launched with a goal of empowering patients by helping Canadians overcome financial barriers to medical cannabis within the regulated market.
The organization is...
A new approach to feeding friends who are grieving, by Alica Forneret
When a person is grieving, we want to do everything right.
We stress over every opportunity to support them: How do I say the right thing? When do I show up? What do I bring to make them feel...
James O'Hara with Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana urges government to see the economic benefits of medical cannabis for seniors.
A medical cannabis advocate is urging Canadian policymakers to realize the economic benefits of seniors being treated with the plant - and...
