Health and Safety Can psilocybin help smokers quit? Johns Hopkins to study impact with NIH grant It’s the first federal grant to be awarded for psychedelic treatment research in 50 years Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Canada ‘Nanny state’ Canada gets ‘D’ grade for cannabis legalization In a report by several industry groups, its authors continue to argue for less restriction to battle the still-thriving illicit market Kathryn TindaleOctober 18, 2021
Business Hexo co-founder and CEO exits after rocky ride The sudden departure is effective immediately and news of a replacement is expected in 'the coming days' Nick LabaOctober 18, 2021
International Spain presented with 3 bills to regulate adult-use cannabis All the bills seek to regulate a cannabis market, as well as define rules for cannabis social clubs and cultivation Kathryn TindaleOctober 15, 2021
Canada BC launching ‘buy legal’ ad campaign to support licit cannabis industry The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary Nick LabaOctober 15, 2021
International Mexican Supreme Court minister proposes criminalizing simple possession of cannabis Just as Mexico's highest court enacts a ruling that prohibition is unconstitutional, a minister is proposing criminal penalties to deter use Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 13, 2021
Canada A few months in, BC weed delivery broadens reach but benefits are mixed A few months into delivery, some Lower Mainland retailers see more pros to the program than others Kathryn TindaleOctober 13, 2021
Canada Sunshine Coast districts ask for more resources to enforce illicit grow ops The West Coast municipalities say they don't have the tools to enforce federal rules at the local level Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 8, 2021
Business Ontario pitches permanent weed delivery and curbside pickup Despite waffling on the services throughout the pandemic, the province is now considering the change in a business support plan Kathryn TindaleOctober 7, 2021
Business Tilray says it’s fighting ‘ankle biters’ for sales in Q1 call As his firm struggles to outshine his competition, CEO Irwin Simon says he'll win over more customers by educating them on his brands in... Nick LabaOctober 7, 2021