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31/08/2020

What do you think of price points in the legal Canadian cannabis industry today vs. 2018?

As Unity Marguerite Whittaker with The Village bloomery observes, some brands are now ‘challenging the norm’ when it comes to price.

Some brands are 'challenging the norm' when it comes to price points in the legal cannabis space

27/05/2020

We are back after a temporary hiatus and can't wait to share cannabis news with you!

First up is a round-up of recent industry news. Do you have news you’d like to submit? Email [email protected].

A quick look at news in the cannabis industry recently: Canada’s first 10 mg ready-to-drink “Cannabis Beverage Shot THC KISS” was shipped to recreational markets in late May. THC BioMed Intl’s first shipment of THC Kiss will head to Saskatchewan, with shipments to B.C. and Ontario currently ...

13/12/2019

“Differences between regions in total and per capita cannabis store sales may be explained in part by Canadian’s access to cannabis stores.” - Statistics Canada

British Columbia also reported relatively low total sales at cannabis stores ($50 million).

12/12/2019

Who's at this week?

What's your favourite aspect of the conference?

The event is said to be the largest gathering of cannabis professionals worldwide

10/12/2019

A quick look at some of the news in the cannabis industry recently.

News from Shoppers Drug Mart, Canopy Growth Corporation and more.

A quick look at some of the news in the cannabis industry recently.

10/12/2019

A national survey of U.S. consumers reveals they'll pay more for clean, green and pure products.

Would you?

A national survey of U.S. consumers reveals they'll pay more for clean, green and pure cannabis products.

02/12/2019

According to Stats Can, there are 811,000 Canadians taking recreational or illegal cannabis products for their health without a doctor’s note or prescription.

Consumer Health Products Canada says the country's approach has forced Canadians to "take treatment into their own hands."

'The current government approach is forcing health-seeking Canadians into retail models designed to sell recreational products,' says Consumer Health Products Canada

29/11/2019

Check out some recent news in the industry in our round-up!

A quick look at some of the news in the cannabis industry recently.

27/11/2019

"As va**ng rises in popularity, so do the health concerns. But, bans are not the answer. Banning a legal, regulated product will only force people to buy less safe products from unregulated sources."

By NICHE Canada It’s difficult to read or watch the news these days without seeing a story about va**ng. It’s big news, not only because of its sharp rise in popularity, but also because of the increase in health concerns that are arising in Canada and the United States. Severe lung issues assoc...

26/11/2019

Last week, a new study revealed that daily cannabis consumption was associated with less frequent illicit opioid use among people who use drugs and report chronic pain in Vancouver’s DTES.

Next up are clinical trials, Dr. Milloy reveals.

Dr. M-J Milloy tells BotaniQ Magazine that “the next big step will be controlled trials.”

25/11/2019

‪Can cannabis oil cure cancer?‬

‪“That’s a question we can’t answer in this conversation, but it sure seems to give Sheriann a better quality of life than many who choose chemo,” says host Michael Pedersen. ‬

‪Check out her story. ⬇️⬇️⬇️‬

Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer a few years back, Sheriann Baker decided not to give up, but to go to war. Sheriann says cannabis oil gave her a better quality of life than many patients who undergo chemotherapy.

25/11/2019

‪As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry.‬

As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry.

20/11/2019

We'll be speaking to Dr. Milloy about this research – and what's next – but for now, read about what the team at UBC and the BC Centre on Substance Use have discovered.

Research released out of Vancouver this week is indicating there may be promise to cannabis being used to reduce reliance on illicit opioids being used for pain management. Researchers from the BCCSU and University of British Columbia (UBC) interviewed more than 1,100 people at highest risk of opioi...

18/11/2019

Meet Dr. Ivan Casselman, a Cannabis Science Advisor.

From perfecting new ways to clone, to state-of-the-art extraction techniques, Canada’s legal industry has opened the door to tech advancements that old-school farmers and citizen scientists couldn’t have dreamed of.

From perfecting and streamlining new ways to efficiently breed and reproduce cannabis clones, to state-of-the-art extraction techniques, Canada’s legal industry has opened the door to technological advancements that old-school farmers and citizen scientists couldn’t have dreamed of decades ago. ...

15/11/2019

Questions or concerns about cannabis?

NICHE Canada has a new tool for educating Canadians on cannabis that is designed to help people make informed choices and promote their well-being.

Questions or concerns about cannabis? NICHE has launched a new tool that is designed to help people make informed choices and promote their well-being.

14/11/2019

Looking for tips on home-growing? Look no further!

This podcast delves into the topic with author Danny Danko, who has penned a book sharing tips on cultivating cannabis at home.

In this latest Cannabis Update Podcast, host Michael Pedersen interviews author Danny Danko on home growing cannabis.

12/11/2019

“These spaces are more than just places to get high in,” said Andrew Gordon of cannabis retailer Kiaro.

“They are places to get educated and informed and empowered, and see the community around you.”

Cannabis consumption can be a social activity, but regulations largely restrict use to private residences in certain areas of Canada. Consumption laws were adopted with combustion in mind, but will be outdated when cannabis beverages and edibles hit the shelves later this year or early 2020. Total s...

05/11/2019

In this latest Cannabis Update Podcast, host Michael Pedersen interviews Matt from Skinny Piranha to talk about home-growing.

Check out these tips!

In this latest Cannabis Update Podcast, host Michael Pedersen interviews Matt from Skinny Piranha to talk about home-growing.

05/11/2019

Seniors looking to access medical cannabis face a complicated and potentially dangerous journey: Wayfare Nursing hopes to change that.

Seniors looking to access medical cannabis face a complicated and potentially dangerous journey: Wayfare Nursing hopes to change that

01/11/2019

Longtime and outspoken cannabis advocate Dana Larsen said a raid on his Vancouver dispensary this week isn’t going to deter his motivation to increase access amid a legal system that’s made it harder for medical patients to obtain cannabis.

Longtime and outspoken cannabis advocate Dana Larsen said a raid on his Vancouver dispensary this week isn’t going to deter his motivation to increase access amid a legal system that’s made it harder for medical patients to obtain cannabis. “We were pretty surprised,” Larsen said of the raid...

30/10/2019

"Door-to-door delivery will empower legal retailers to grow and expand their businesses while eradicating North America’s dangerous and illegal drug distribution network," says Evan Adcock, CEO and co-founder of Verda.

Door-to-door delivery will empower legal retailers to grow and expand their businesses while eradicating the illegal drug distribution network.

29/10/2019

As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the industry.

As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry.

28/10/2019

With edibles legalization, Canada has opened the door to new ways of legally consuming cannabis, including ingestion and drinking.

Here are a few drink ideas that you can make at home!

With edibles legalization, Canada has opened the door to new ways of legally consuming cannabis, including ingestion and drinking.

25/10/2019

“The Budtender app permits retailer and consumer access to information about the source of products and how they are processed. With access to this information, app users can begin to educate themselves on what products they prefer" - FIGR Inc

A new app launched this week that aims to provider retailers and consumers access to product details to help them make informed choices.

24/10/2019

"Increased education on how to consume edibles in a safe and responsible manner is vital. Onset and offset time vary amongst brands and we encourage consumers to wait after consuming an for a reasonable about of time before consuming another."

Cannabis cookies, chocolates, teas, and more. A new wave of cannabis products are in the works and Canada has officially legalized edibles.  Though they aren’t on the shelves yet – seeing as Health Canada has established a mandatory 60-day processing period after legalization day on Oct. 17 –...

22/10/2019

Will Mexico be ground zero for the next green rush?

Michael Lavergne, known on Twitter as the Ethical Grasshopper, delves into the topic in this Cannabis Media Collective podcast.

In this Cannabis Media Collective podcast, host Michael Pedersen interviews Michael Lavergne, known on Twitter as the Ethical Grasshopper. “There are some people you follow online and never meet, but you just know they’d be an amazing person to interview sometime if given the opportunity, ” sa...

18/10/2019

Will B.C. move to exempt medical cannabis from sales tax? It will if the government listens to a recent recommendation from its Finance Committee.

17/10/2019

How would you grade Canada's first year of cannabis legalization?

Omar Khan of Hill+Knowlton Strategies gives the country a B- for year one. Here's what he had to say about how the first year rolled out and what he predicts for the future.

Omar Khan recalled the “euphoria” in the room at a massive Leafly party in downtown Toronto one year ago today, a historic moment in Canadian history as the country moved to legalize recreational cannabis. “The bud was dropping from the ceiling at midnight and every single TV camera in the cit...

17/10/2019

As we celebrate the one year anniversary of Canada legalizing recreational cannabis, let us take a moment to appreciate the job creation that has come with the new legal industry.

The industry is blossoming, and with that has come employment opportunities.

17/10/2019

TODAY IS THE DAY!

What better time to revisit this story we wrote back in July, zeroing in on dosage limits set by government for cannabis .

Some say the 10 mg THC cap for edible producs is 'absurd' for medical patients, while others say it's a 'balanced approach.'

16/10/2019

Canada’s largest cannabis producers are being credited with micro-booms in some local economies, and the trickle-down effects are visible in nearby housing sales and price increases.

Canada's largest cannabis producers are being credited with micro-booms in some local economies, and the trickle-down effects are visible in nearby housing sales and price increases.

16/10/2019

Check out this week's business roundup - our quick look at recent news in the cannabis industry.

Email [email protected] to submit your news!

A quick look at some recent news in the cannabis industry.

15/10/2019

Here are five things making news in the industry this week.

As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry.

15/10/2019

"As we prepare to mark one year since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, we hope the second year will result in a blossoming of the canna-tourism industry." - Grow Tech Labs

What kind of cannabis tourist attractions would you like to see?

By GROW TECH LABS When you think of the Okanagan, what comes to mind? Beautiful scenic views of B.C. wineries, vineyard tours, and of course the wine tastings.  But when it comes to B.C. bud, tourism hasn’t yet caught on.  Last week, news spread across the continent as the United States’ first...