International With newly elected legislature, more delays expected in passing Mexico’s cannabis law While talks could resume in September, a new cast of lawmakers might delay progress. Meanwhile, legal confusion persists among citizens Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 9, 2021
Canada Advocates threaten legal action against Health Canada for delaying patient access to psilocybin Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 30, 2021
International Colombia begins process to regulate export of medical cannabis flower The country's president says he wants to open up international trade to make Colombia a global industry leader in cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 27, 2021
Cannabis Scientists discover world’s most ancient weed An international team of scientists discovered that all modern-day pot evolved from 'basal cannabis', first smoked in ancient China more than 12,000 years ago Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 26, 2021
Canada Victoria compassion club won’t face legal action, for now The statutory period for facing raid-related penalties has passed for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 20, 2021
Medical and Pharmaceutical Psilocybin restores brain areas damaged by depression, study shows Psilocybin has a restorative effect on neurons in frontal areas of the brain, according to researchers at Yale University Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 19, 2021
Canada Canadian health agencies partner to research cannabis use in underrepresented populations $2M will go towards 18 research projects focusing on cannabis use among BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, veterans and individuals living with severe mental illness Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 14, 2021
Canada Compassion clubs, a lifeline for HIV patients, diminished during the pandemic The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club is partnering with university researchers to build a more effective chronic illness model for HIV and AIDS Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 14, 2021
International Over 1,000 people march for cannabis reform in Ireland While heavy stigma still prevails, official tolerance of public weed demonstrations are a promising sign, activists say Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 12, 2021
Canada Locals petition against 2 proposed pot shops at UBC If applications for proposed Atheneum and Burb cannabis stores are approved, 'second-hand smoke will impact the community significantly' Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 9, 2021