Police shut down Newmarket's first retail Cannabis store
Police shut down Newmarket’s first retail Cannabis store Image Cannabis News November 20, 2023 York Regional Police have shut down Newmarket’s first retail cannabis store operating in defiance of a municipal ban. Police attended Newmarket Smokes Loud on Leslie Street Nov. 16 and 17. Newmarket district Det.-Sgt. Sherwin Bachoo confirmedContinue Reading
Cannabis company Canopy Growth says court has approved sale of BioSteel business
Cannabis company Canopy Growth says court has approved sale of BioSteel business Image Cannabis News November 20, 2023 Canopy Growth Corp. WEED-T says an Ontario court has approved the sale of its BioSteel sports drink business in a pair of deals. Financial terms of the agreements were not immediately available.Continue Reading
Why Snoop Dogg Is Quitting Smoking Cannabis
Why Snoop Dogg Is Quitting Smoking Cannabis Image Cannabis News November 20, 2023 Snoop Dogg’s decision to quit smoking cannabis came as a surprise to many, given his long and deep history of association with cannabis. From his first contact at a young age, through hiring specialists to roll jointsContinue Reading
The biggest pot distributor in California has collapsed
The biggest pot distributor in California has collapsed Image Cannabis News November 20, 2023 This spring, rumors were swirling that HERBL, one of California’s largest cannabis distribution companies, was on the verge of collapse. So Mike Beaudry, the company’s CEO, sent out an email on May 18 declaring that “theseContinue Reading
Women of Influence: Vanessa Dora Lavorato
You may recognize Vanessa Dora Lavorato from VICE TV’s James Beard Award-nominated cooking show Bong Appétit, which she co-hosted for all three seasons (2016-19). Lavorato discovered her love of cooking when she was studying at UC Berkeley and soon became passionate about fusing her two favorite ingredients: cannabis and chocolate.Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Feast: The Ultimate Danksgiving Menu
Are you still finalizing the menu for your epic Thanksgiving feast? Don’t stress! This is the holiday that the munchies were made for—with an entire day dedicated to eating and good vibes. This year, if you’re looking for a new way to incorporate cannabis into your celebration (aside from smokeContinue Reading
Week in Review: Study Reveals Lower Rates of Cannabis Use Disorder in Legal States
In this week’s cannabis news round-up, a new study reveals legal states have lower rates of cannabis use disorder; legal cannabis sales boost home values in states; and Daysavers and 40 Tons join forces to support cannabis prisoners. PHOTO CC0 Study: Lower Rates of Cannabis Use Disorder in States withContinue Reading
Rethinking Hemp
Why is the word “hemp” still taboo for many today? Is it because society lumps hemp into the cannabis bucket or because it contains trace amounts (less than .03%) of THC that aren’t enough to cause issues? Is it because hemp is connected to CBD and THC? Is it becauseContinue Reading
Virginia Tech researchers awarded grant to increase understanding of industrial Hemp
Virginia Tech researchers awarded grant to increase understanding of industrial Hemp Image Cannabis News November 17, 2023 With the significant increase in industrial production of hemp, there is a demand for newly discovered uses of its products. The uses of industrial hemp include pain medication, cancer treatment, and more, butContinue Reading
American Hemp Brands Elevates Presence in Hemp Product Industry
American Hemp Brands Elevates Presence in Hemp Product Industry Image Cannabis News November 17, 2023 Chilco River Holdings’ Subsidiary, American Hemp Brands, Forges Strategic Collaborations and Positions Itself for Global Growth in Hemp Product Manufacturing. Chilco River Holdings INC, a multi-faceted holding company focused on developing high-growth businesses within diverseContinue Reading