Canadian Cannabis Update is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features Ryan Purvis, who was a dedicated hockey player with aspirations of going pro. When that didn't happen, Purvis found it difficult to adjust. That's when he realized that his struggles might...
Do you love photography and cannabis? Your dream job awaits. The B.C. government is currently looking for a cannabis photographer. The bid, currently open on the BC Bid website, is posted by the province's Liquor Distribution Branch, which manages the wholesale and distribution of non-medical cannabis. The LDB is requesting proposals from "qualified...
“None of the pills worked.”  This is how many people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) describe the treatment options that have been provided to them. Because there is no drug specifically designed to treat PTSD, most doctors will prescribe a cocktail of pills, including anti-depressants, anti-anxiety agents, sleeping pills,...
A flurry of cannabis-related studies have been launched in recent weeks looking at how the plant can help with everything from anxiety to pain management. Now, a study is beginning that will explore whether cannabis can treat endometriosis, a condition where tissue from the uterine lining migrates to other organs...
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...
What should the legal age for purchasing and using cannabis be? Well, that depends who you ask, reveals an Angus Reid poll released today (Nov. 14). The study found that three-quarters of Canadians believe the minimum age to purchase and consume cannabis should be raised. While just over one-in-four (27 per cent)...
Amid the ongoing overdose epidemic in North America, another study is underway that aims to determine if cannabis can be a replacement for opioids when it comes to pain management. Last week, we told you about Tetra Bio-Pharma launching a clinical trial that aims to find out if cannabis can...
Canadian Cannabis Updates is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This latest episode features Joel Semczyszyn, CEO of Rubikon Blockchain Corporation, and winner in the Disruptor category of BotaniQ's Power 10 of the Canadian Cannabis Industry awards. Read also: From cryptocurrency to cannabis:...
As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry: Cannabis industry says it needs more approved growers to meet Canadian demand; As the Calgary Herald reports, more fully-licensed cannabis growers and cultivation space are needed to meet a voracious demand for legal...
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...