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The First Black-Owned Multinational Cannabis Brand: Al Harrington’s Viola To Launch In Canada
Al Harrington’s cannabis products are finally reaching Canada. According to information procured exclusively ahead of an official announcement, cannabinoid-focused biopharmaceutical company Avicanna (also featured in this Forbes article)…
Lawsuit Alleges RCMP Wrongfully Raided Medical Cannabis Grow-Op, Then Destroyed Plants
Men seek compensation for 60 plants seized during raid at former Coles Island school. Four men are suing the New Brunswick RCMP, claiming the force wrongfully raided their medical cannabis grow-op, arrested one of them and seized and later…
How Cannabis Helped This Okanagan Woman Walk Again
Sitting in a little cafe in Syilx territory in downtown Vernon, Jayna Pooley clinks her spoon against her cup as she gingerly stirs her coffee. The sun is out and she’s preparing for a meeting later that day to talk about cannabis with the…
2 New Cannabis Retailers Opening Shops In Waterloo This Week
There will be five pot shops open in Waterloo, with more on the way. It’ll be a green day Wednesday. In addition to St. Paddy’s, a Tokyo Smoke cannabis retail store will open at the Waterloo Commons, 655 Erb St. W. Conveniently…
Barrie’s Newest Cannabis Shop ‘a Joint Venture’ Between Mother, Daughter
'We looked from Windsor to Bracebridge, but Barrie really jumped out at us,' Susan Yu says of where they wanted to open their store. The city’s newest cannabis store is a family affair as a mother and daughter opened up shop after searching…
UFC Veteran Elias Theodorou Is The World’s First Cannabis Sanctioned Pro Athlete
Like most athletes, Elias Theodorou likes being first. In 2014, the mixed martial artist known as ‘The Spartan’ became the first Canadian to win The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s reality TV competition. Last year, his list of feats grew again…
15 Best Places To Live If You Love Cannabis
Cannabis has been utilized by humankind for several centuries, but although many cultures and communities throughout time have reaped a host of benefits from the plant, it remains illegal in much of the world. However, the list of places…
Vancouver Island Mom Hopes To Destigmatize Cannabis Use For Parents
A West Shore mother is making waves on the internet after sharing a social media posting asking why cannabis use is met with considerable stigma, while other substances – like alcohol – are seen in a different light. Jannine MacKinnon, who…
Reddit Effect Takes Cannabis Stocks On A Wild Ride
Assets under management by pot-tracking ETFs are at an all-time high. Cannabis stocks are the latest to experience the often shortlived high provided by Reddit exposure. Social media has proved a powerful driver of retail sentiment so far…
Vancouver Council Votes To Slash Sky-High Fees For Cannabis Retailers
A city councillor is hopeful this is the last year cannabis retailers in Vancouver will pay the highest licensing fees in the country. A motion passed Thursday is the first step in slashing the $34,000 annual fee — which is nearly ten times…
