News US Senators present draft bill to federally decriminalize cannabis Advocates say the end of prohibition is near but there's concern over some exclusionary language in the bill Kathryn TindaleJuly 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 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
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
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
Health and Safety Rhode Island first US state to sanction harm-reduction centres Studies of harm-reduction centres in other countries have shown they effectively reduce overdose deaths Kathryn TindaleJuly 7, 2021
Canada Canopy hires ex-Liberal staffer to lobby cannabis drink restrictions in Canada 'There is no supported reason why beverages should be limited, and we hope to see progress on this issue in the near term.' Kathryn TindaleJuly 7, 2021