Cannabis

Despite ongoing calls, no social equity provisions have yet to be included in the country's cannabis regulations

The research shows a sharp uptick in young children going to hospital, in the period after legal edibles came to market

Recent regulatory amendments signal greater acceptance of cannabis as medicine in the country

Critics say the move will drive customers to the black market

The money will go toward general business support but also direct capital and startup financing

Similar non-arrest models for shoplifting have shown to be effective in the city

Industry organizations say they've taken action against the new regulations

It's unclear what will happen with the proposed regulatory framework

Decriminalization was linked to a roughly 17% drop in racial disparity between Black and white adults being arrested

Most licences will be issued without a fixed end date

Psychedelics firm Numinus says amendments made to the country's Special Access Programme come into effect in January

Some industry stakeholders argue that lifting a 10mg-THC limit on legal edibles would raise consumer safety overall

Lockdowns and stimulus cheques were responsible for an irregular boost in buying weed

The Section 119 agreements come a year after the first one with Williams Lake First Nation was announced

Both successful applicants will offer shopping times dedicated to seniors

An industry group has written to state officials decrying high taxes and low retail access

The city is also looking at reducing licensing fees

But pot shops will still be approved on a case-by-case basis

Police say the raids followed an 8-month investigation into illicit online sales

While a proposal has been listed for discussion in the Senate, the bill won't be voted on in the current legislative session as previously promised

Third party delivery services will be not allowed 'at this time'

A final signature is expected soon from the country's prime minister, who has voiced support for responsible use legislation

The Indigenous-led research team has partnered with Woodland Cree First Nation and Indigenous Bloom

Officials hope the changes will provide a boost to local economies

A majority of cannabis consumers combine weed and working out, according to earlier research

The company has since told readers and journalists to disregard a related press release after receiving a notice of non-compliance from Health Canada

The new facility will feature the firm's ketamine-assisted therapy program, as well as a range of health and lifestyle services

After being cleared by the constitutional court, it will now go back to the legislative assembly before reaching the president for final approval

Bill sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter says he will 'pursue every possible avenue' to get it signed into law

SuperNet's card will be going online in California and Florida first and a multi-state launch is planned in April

The Herb Co. was fined $157,000 for selling cannabis without a retail store licence

The FDA has been promising a speedy process to create rules for cannabidiol since 2019

Under the HOPE Act, the attorney general could make grants to state and local governments

The citywide 1–5% tax would have begun in January 2022

There are more than 3,800 studies on weed published this year already, surpassing a record set in 2020

In the first six months on 2021, the OCS underestimated inventory demand 42% of the time

Lawmakers are meeting with activists to ensure human rights provisions are included in the legislation

A developed industry could be worth £1.2 billion and create about 41,000 jobs

Niko Kruzel was axed after contacting the BC Budtender Union regarding scheduling, pay and not receiving benefits

The sale of items unrelated to cannabis, like snacks or drinks without weed in them, still aren't allowed