Business BC Chamber of Commerce calls to cut red tape for cannabis industry Freeing up legal operators will boost economic activity and consumer safety, industry representatives say Nick LabaJanuary 18, 2022
International France’s National Assembly rejects cannabis legalization bill The lower house of parliament didn't adopt the bill, which was expected Kathryn TindaleJanuary 14, 2022
Driving Brain imaging shows potential for cannabis impairment test A recent study suggests the method could be used in roadside assessments of impaired driving from THC Kathryn TindaleJanuary 12, 2022
Science and Research More studies are showing how cannabinoids help fight Covid Certain cannabinoids appear to block the virus from attaching to the 'doorway' of the cell Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 12, 2022
Canada What amendments to Canada’s restricted drug program mean for patients and practitioners The new rules will facilitate safer access to substances like psilocybin, but many in need won't qualify, experts say Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 11, 2022
Business Canopy scant on equity metrics in first ESG report But the report sets important baselines for energy consumption and pollution metrics Nick LabaJanuary 5, 2022
Business More genetics programs will help boost Canada’s cannabis market in 2022 Currently just a relative handful of nurseries supply hundreds of licensed producers with clones and seeds Nick LabaDecember 31, 2021
Psychedelics Palliative care providers see psychedelic-assisted therapy as treatment option for existential distress: study Currently treatments are largely insufficient, so care providers encourage more research despite stigma Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 30, 2021
Canada Over half of cannabis consumers bought legal in 2021: Health Canada Canadians' attitudes haven't shifted much over the past year Nick LabaDecember 29, 2021
Business Pot sales return to pre-pandemic levels due to more in-person activities: Headset Lockdowns and stimulus cheques were responsible for an irregular boost in buying weed Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 22, 2021