Canada BC first in Canada to bring in prescribed safe supply of illicit drugs $22.6M over 3 years will be directed to health authorities to implement, monitor and evaluate the approach Kathryn TindaleJuly 15, 2021
Canada BC weed delivery provides access to store-less communities While some municipalities have decided against retail cannabis, residents 19 and older can make their own choice Kathryn TindaleJuly 15, 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 Alberta draws criticism for allowing cigar lounges but not cannabis cafés 'They do what is best for them and pander to their 'old boys club' cronies at the expense of everyone else,' says president of... Kathryn TindaleJuly 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
Canada Langara College partners with local producers for $3.7M cannabis research project The Applied Science for the Canadian Cannabis Industry project will partner with Nextleaf Solutions, Pure Sunfarms and Ascension Sciences Nick LabaJuly 13, 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
Canada Canadian government awards $1M for drug-testing technology Scatr’s ‘Series One’ can test drugs within 60 seconds and aims to save lives from toxic opioid crisis Kathryn TindaleJuly 9, 2021
Canada Sobeys pharmacists receiving medical cannabis education through Pathway partnership Pharmacists will be able to facilitate process of getting medical cannabis to patients Kathryn TindaleJuly 8, 2021
Canada BC cannabis industry leaders create first advocacy coalition for growers Producers in the group include Pure Sunfarms, Rubicon Organics and Tantalus Labs Kathryn TindaleJuly 8, 2021