NICHE Canada has been hosting a series of forums across Canada that organizers say are "focused on providing people with meaningful and practical information about legalization, and how people can adapt to the changes and succeed in this new environment." The changes are complicated, and in some cases, still being...
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 company Tetra Bio-Pharma has announced it is collaborating with Ovensa in the hopes of finding a new treatment for brain cancer. The research team will evaluate TRIOZANTM, a proprietary nanomedicine platform for targeted delivery of cannabinoids to brain tumor cells.
Getting married? Love cannabis? Mary J Brides is a company that specializes in cannabis themed wedding planning and consulting. "I sat down with founder Laureen to talk about the business and why it just might make an impact on the...
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...
Canadian Cannabis Update is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features Philip Kwong, who is described as a pioneer of sorts. When diagnosed with MS, he began his search for a way to treat his symptoms using cannabis. This led to...
Bethany Rae, BotaniQ columnist As I continued to explore cannabis I was surprised to discover that cannabis consumption does not necessarily mean having to get high. However, the euphoria I often experience from cannabis can be an uplifting, relaxing and a overall, a pleasurable experience. After years of cannabis prohibition we have,...
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...
Canada’s emerging cannabis industry provides a fertile landscape for startups and innovators to sow their seeds and grow to greatness. Even the great need a break from time-to-time, and so enters social media. Mindless scrolling can be a necessary (and sometimes overly consuming) distraction,...
National survey of U.S. consumers reveals they'll pay more for clean, green and pure products Cannabis consumers are deeply concerned with the use of chemical pesticides, fertilization and the environmental impact resulting from the cultivation process, a new study in legalized U.S. states suggests.