Bethany Rae, BotaniQ columnist
The idea that cannabis and fitness can go hand in hand surprised me at first.
As I was relearning cannabis, I was discovering that the right cannabis choices could support my active lifestyle.
I am a very active person.
I do boot camp and yoga classes during the week...
On Oct. 17, cannabis became legal across Canada, and cannabidiol – the chemical in hemp or cannabis that doesn't get you high – will be regulated similarly to cannabis.
While previously available to medical patients with a prescription, it can now be used more widely by Canadians for a range of...
Is cannabis a solution for Vancouver’s opioid overdose crisis? Researchers and community advocates have high hopes for the plant’s potential.
Sarah Blyth has witnessed the progression of Vancouver’s opioid overdose epidemic firsthand.
“We were seeing overdoses in the alley,” says Blyth, who manages the weekly Downtown Eastside (DTES) Street Market. “There...
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 conducted by the company's subsidiary Canopy Health Innovations, which focuses on developing cannabis-based healthcare products for companion animals.
"Our passion to create safe and effective products...
Across Canada right now, provincial governments and municipal organizations are showing in different ways that they are prepared to sample a range of viewpoints as they develop cannabis legalization strategies.
In my experience, this is a special moment in the making of public policy, one that industry players should not...
A “Clinical Cannabinoid Education Network” (CCEN) launched on Jan. 16 that aims to provide “an educational platform for medical practitioners who want to learn more about the science of cannabis and its place in their clinical practice.”
The goal of CCEN, according to...
By Stephen Smysnuik
Ross Middleton endured 15 years of chronic, burning pain before he found reliable relief.
The 62-year-old Ontario native suffers from small fibre neuropathy, a neuropathic condition in his lower limbs that made him feel as though he’s...
As we move towards the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, many institutions are facing challenges regarding usage. While many universities provide designated consumption areas for alcohol and tobacco, they are struggling with cannabis as a unique substance.
Those who would want to completely ban the smoking of cannabis offer...
Canadian Cannabis Updates is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis.
In this episode, a pro boxer shares his story of discovering CBD for pain relief and how it changed his life. This is the story of Jesse Bartlett, who is now the...
CBD is all the rage, but how does it truly impact the brain?
A new clinical trial aims to discover out more about the popular drug.
Koios Beverage Corp. announced on Nov. 8 that it will be initiating a study that intends to find out more how CBD affects the human...
