The B.C. government issued a press release on Oct. 5 stating "new and amended" regulations are in place for B.C.'s soon-to-be legal cannabis regime. The Cannabis Control and Licensing Act replaces the July 2018 Interim Licensing Regulation and set out rules regarding everything from retail store and marketing licences to...
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...
A new study has highlighted a strong disconnect between managers and employees on recreational cannabis use and expectation in the workplace, especially as it relates to when and how cannabis can be consumed at work. According to the Ipsos survey, commissioned by ADP Canada, only six per cent of employed...
With the legalization of recreational cannabis use just around the corner, a new Ipsos poll suggests that managers and employees are not on the same page when it comes to their workplace’s policies on the use of recreational cannabis. Only 18% of working Canadians say the management team at their...
Can cannabis help with acne, and other skin conditions? A new study aims to find out. The preclinical studies are a partnership between Cronos Group and Technion Research and Development Foundation (Israel Institute of Technology). Their goal is to study the use of cannabinoids and their role in regulating skin health and...
Canadian Cannabis Updates is a Canadian-based podcast, delivering regular news updates and interviews concerning the legalization of cannabis. This is the first interview in Canadian Cannabis Updates' "Hempfest" series, recorded over Oct 13-14, 2018. Gill Pollard, who runs the cannabis media company The Her(b) Life talks about what it's like to...
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...
With the legalization of marijuana in Canada happening this week, the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THiA) has released survey results that suggests 20 per cent of Canadians planning to travel this year are unaware of the implications of travelling with pot. Additionally, 22 per cent of respondents with...
As the sun rises over our nation today, we welcome in a new era: The end of almost a century of cannabis prohibition. Today, Canada has become the first western nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use consumption. Though the regulations are strict and the penalties harsh, I celebrate today for this...
We received more than 1,000 nominations for BotaniQ's "Power 10 of the Canadian Cannabis Industry" awards. The goal was simple: To uncover the Top 10 leaders in 10 categories in Canada's blossoming cannabis industry. Today, we are announcing the winners! Congratulations to all who won! A special thanks also goes out...