In this podcast, Cannabis Media Collective interviews Ted Smith, a man who's gone to war for the rights of cannabis users and medical patients for decades. During the interview, Smith talks about his life, shares some crazy stories, and discusses his loves and...
Want to be a retail cannabis consultant? With cannabis legalization just around the corner, Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting a workshop on September 7 and 8 at their Richmond campus to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the retail industry. "The Retail Cannabis Consultant workshop will...
What's the difference between hemp and marijuana? What's up with all these "hemp derived" CBDs? Cannabis Media Collective shares this Reefer MEDness podcast, in which Kirk and Trevor interview hemp pioneer Martin Moravcik, and hemp farmers Don Dewar and...
“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,...
Canadian Cannabis Updates is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. One of the "Under 30" finalists in the BotaniQ Power 10 of the Canadian Cannabis Industry was interviewed recently. See also: BotaniQ announces ‘Under 30’ finalists in Power 10 cannabis awards "CEO of BRNT...
Mounting evidence suggests that the inflammatory processes in the brain contribute to the pathologies of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. With that in mind, and in preparation for clinical trials, an agreement has been signed to initiate research that looks at GB Science's cannabis-containing complex formulas for Parkinson's Disease. The...
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...
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...
The federal government's Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation report released last December includes a comprehensive review of the research and recommendations of the nine-member group, made of up public health experts from across Canada.   As the Cannabis Act—the government’s proposed cannabis legalization legislation—moves its way through Parliament, it’s...
Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has received Health Canada approval to sell its innovative, high-potency, vape-ready CBD oil product line. Launched Monday under the brand Aurora Cloud, the first products released contain over 550mg of CBD and less than 30mg of THC, Aurora says it's rhe only vape-ready CBD products...