LiveWell Canada says passage of the U.S. Farm Bill and legalization of hemp will unlock a multi-billlion-dollar wellness market made from hemp CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. The Farm Bill, which passed the Senate 87-13 on Dec. 11, will legalize industrial hemp, including interstate commerce...
Shoppers Drug Mart is diving into the medical cannabis market, and has received its license from Health Canada to sell cannabis online. The company is now authorized to sell dried or fresh cannabis, plants, seeds and oil. Shoppers Drug Mart has...
Canadian Cannabis Update is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features Neil Menzie, a self described chef and THC connoisseur. Menzie founded T H Sea Creations, a company dedicated to teaching others how to cook wholesome meals infused with THC. Learn how...
The first holiday season with legalized cannabis could be a dangerous one on B.C. roads, according to a new BCAA survey released on Dec. 4 that suggests people plan to mix cannabis and alcohol, as well as a "concerning misconception about cannabis impairment." The survey, conducted for BCAA by Insights...
Canadian Cannabis Update is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features the Canadian Cannabis Awards, held on Nov. 29 and produced by Lift & Co. This is an inside look at the event with perspective provided by many of attendants. Enjoy. Click...
As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry: NICHE Blog: A Path Forward for Indigenous Communities; In our latest blog we explore how cannabis legalization is being hotly debated in Indigenous communities across Canada. From economic development, to social responsibility and...
Article by NICHE Canada Cannabis legalization is being hotly debated in Indigenous communities across Canada. From economic development, to social responsibility and sovereignty, the new industry has spurred many questions about the path forward for Indigenous groups. While many see the opportunities and want to become fully involved in this new...
If you're Indigenous and involved in the cannabis industry, you're going to want to take note of a new program that is about to launch. Vancouver-based Grow Tech Labs (GTL) has set up a dedicated program for Indigenous entrepreneurs, as part of an Accelerating Cannabis Innovation Program starting this January. It's...
Canadian Cannabis Update is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features Vancouver-based Defence Lawyer Kyla Lee. She is a very busy person these days. Her practice specializes in cannabis impaired driving, perhaps a new area of law, but an area that...
A delivery service for medical marijuana has launched in Toronto and it's called "Pineapple Express." Namaste Technologies and Cannmart have signed an agreement to launch the same-day delivery service for its medical cannabis products. Effective immediately, Cannmart patients within the Greater Toronto Area area will have access to "same-day, set-time, and...