A study has just been launched that will look at how CBD can help as a therapy for chronic pain, and related anxiety and depression. The research, a partnership between Aurora Cannabis Inc. and McGill University, was announced on Thursday. The three-year translational collaborative study will investigate the "pain relief properties...
In this latest episode of the Canada Pot Talks podcast, Steven Feldmen welcomes SpiritLeaf, Ryan Lee (founder of Chimera Genetic Resource Management) and Barinder Rasode, founder of NICHE Canada. See also: Cannabis and crashes: An interview with author Scott MacDonald
An event series in Ontario aims to delve into how cannabis will impact the hospitality industry. The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) - Ontario has partnered with Lifford Cannabis Solution for a monthly event series on the third Wednesday of the month, at...
By GROW TECH LABS When you think of the Okanagan, what comes to mind? Beautiful scenic views of B.C. wineries, vineyard tours, and of course the wine tastings.  But when it comes to B.C. bud, tourism hasn’t yet...
This latest podcast from Cannabis Media Collective is from the Her(b) Life. Titled "We know so much & we know so little," this episode delves into what we know about cannabis and its role in cancer treatment. "A lot and...

The game changer

Health Canada caught the cannabis industry by surprise in November when they unveiled sweeping changes to the regulatory approach to cannabis. The proposed regulations outline how the government will control production and distribution come July 2018. Among other changes, the new rules they have proposed open the door to craft...
Vancouver-based cannabis brand Kiaro and Pineapple Express Delivery have joined forces to offer Saskatoon residents doorstep delivery within two hours of purchase. “Providing our customers with the option of expedited delivery marks a significant milestone in Kiaro’s history, one that we hope...
Grow Tech Labs is hosting an event series in Vancouver this month to help start-up cannabis companies learn and grow. GTL mentor Paola Ashton is hosting one of these talks on Sales Strategies, set for Wednesday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,...
New study led by NEEKA Health Canada will test if CBD-based therapies can reduce the severity of post-concussion brain disorders in former NHL players A study exploring cannabinoids and concussions is set to begin this summer, in a partnership between the NHL...

The boomer boom

As the baby boomer population ages, its members are turning to cannabis in record numbers—and changing the expectations of the industry. Walter Sorto wasn’t sure how his mother would react when he told her he wanted to get into the cannabis business. She didn’t like it when he smoked cannabis...