Canada ‘It actually works’: Vancouver study shares stories of youth choosing weed over harder drugs Authors of the rare qualitative research say health services must incorporate evidence that cannabis can reduce more harmful substance use Nick LabaJuly 30, 2020
Canada Vancouver cannabis harm reduction project finds a home Activist Neil Magnuson operates outside the regulated market to offer low-barrier weed as an alternative to dangerous street drugs Michelle GamageJuly 28, 2020
Canada New Heights virtual summit to discuss present and future of Canadian canna-tourism Facing Covid complications, leaders of the promising sector will communicate ways to be creative today and capitalize tomorrow Nick LabaJuly 24, 2020
Canada BlackNorth anti-racism initiative ‘a step in the right direction’ Signed by weed industry's biggest players, it will hold them publicly accountable to diversity targets, advocate says Michelle GamageJuly 22, 2020
Analysis WeedMD’s cash pile shrinks despite record revenues Outdoor-focused cultivator remains confident despite reporting cash position of only $14 million Jared GnamJuly 16, 2020
Canada Aphria, Double Diamond remain tight-lipped after advocacy group shares video of alleged unsafe migrant worker living conditions J4MW demands Double Diamond Farms and its partner, Aphria Inc, improve health and safety for workers Michelle GamageJuly 3, 2020
Analysis Trailer Park Buds references show elements that could be appealing to youth: Health Canada Following news of a brand re-work, the federal regulator has shared rare insight into an example of promotional non-compliance Nick LabaJune 25, 2020
Analysis Aurora Cannabis to close 5 facilities, lay off 700 staff in search for profits Cannabis giant makes second round of aggressive cuts as industry continues to downsize amid headwinds Jared GnamJune 23, 2020
Analysis BC’s weed business guide centralizes key info but does little to dismantle barriers to entry With Premier Horgan's stated goal of restoring 'legendary' status to provincial product, there should be more money where his mouth is Nick LabaJune 18, 2020
Canada Health Canada considers deferring regulatory fees to support licence holders Offering 'sensible rules and regulations' would better support LPs, says NORML Canada president Michelle GamageJune 16, 2020