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| Jul 11, 2026 |
The more we learn about cannabis, the less the conversation should be about the leaf How many biological systems are there in the human body? It is probably not a question you have ever asked yourself. It certainly was not one I expected to ask. After years of navigating today’s healthcare system — with surgeries, prescriptions, specialists and conflicting medical advice — I stumbled across something I had never heard of: the endocannabinoid system. |
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| Jul 10, 2026 |
SQDC Strategic Plan 2027–2029: Focus on Consumer Experience and Retention
Quebec sold 438 metric tons of cannabis products from 2024 to 2026, generating $887.4 million in sales and taxes that went back to the province. In total, Quebec contributed more than $1.1 billion to the provincial and federal governments from its cannabis sales over the three years. This included more than 55.2 million customer interactions at SQDC locations and online, as well as 798,758 deliveries. At present, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) has 1,343 employees and 110 stores. Quebec-grown products make up 63% of the SQDC’s catalogue. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
World Cup Offers Marijuana Industry a Rare Opportunity The FIFA World Cup is drawing record numbers of fans to cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, creating packed streets, lively celebrations, and memorable moments. Alongside the excitement surrounding football, another trend is emerging as millions of international visitors are getting their first look at legal marijuana markets. For many travelers, this tournament marks the first opportunity to visit licensed marijuana stores. Most host cities have some form of legalized or decriminalized cannabis, making this the first World Cup to take place in a region where legal access exists. The contrast is striking compared with previous editions in Russia and Qatar, where drug laws are among the strictest in the world. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) could find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study. Researchers said that while dopamine agonists have traditionally served as the “first-line treatment” of RLS, recent studies have signaled that gabapentinoids are now being recommended. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid associated with the disorder, the scientists decided to test their therapeutic efficacy. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
California Authorities Seize 63,000 Pounds of Unregulated Cannabis in Three Months California officials have announced that they seized more than 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis during enforcement actions between April and June, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. The operations were carried out by California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), which was established by Newsom in 2022 to coordinate state, local, and federal enforcement against the illicit cannabis market. During the three-month period, officials seized 63,204 pounds of illegal cannabis worth more than $104 million, eradicated 89,257 cannabis plants, confiscated 17 firearms, seized $220,923 in cash, and made 24 arrests. Enforcement actions spanned 10 counties. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
South Australia is working to identify more water-efficient hemp varieties The government of the’South Australia is launching a new phase of trials to identify hemp varieties capable of thriving with reduced water requirements, according to HempToday. Supported by public funding of 500,000 Australian dollars (approximately 300,000 euros), this initiative combines field trials with small infrastructure grants for producers. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Nepal: Gandaki Province unanimously passes bill legalising medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation Nepal's Gandaki Province Assembly has unanimously passed a bill legalizing cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes, marking a significant regulatory shift in a country that has banned marijuana for personal use and sale since 1976. The bill, formally titled the "Bill Related to Management of Regulation of Marijuana Farming for Medicinal and Industrial Purposes," was introduced by Minister of Industry and Tourism Yasodha Rimal and passed after extensive review by the Assembly's Finance and Development Committee, which consulted experts, local government officials, and stakeholders before finalizing the draft. Speaker Krishna Prasad Dhital announced its unanimous approval following a vote in which no dissent was recorded. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Cannabis-Infused Drinks May Help People Cut Their Alcohol Intake in Half Cannabis-infused beverages are beginning to share shelf space with beer and hard seltzer in states where marijuana is legal. Researchers at the University at Buffalo report that these cannabis-infused beverages may help some people reduce how much they drink. In a study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, adults who used cannabis drinks reported cutting their weekly alcohol intake nearly in half after they started. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
New York tightens safeguards as youth cannabis exposure rises Five years after New York state legalized adult-use cannabis, state officials say more young people are being exposed to the drug, even though it remains illegal for anyone under the age of 21. The Office of Cannabis Management, working with the state Department of Health, is studying how to better prevent underage use as legal sales expand and cannabis?related emergency visits show new trends. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Six Nations repeals law governing cannabis A cannabis licencing body on Six Nations of the Grand River will be shutting down. On Thursday, Six Nations of the Grand River announced the elected council had repealed the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and Cannabis Control Regulations, effective immediately. The regulation was introduced in 2021 and allowed people interested in cultivating or manufacturing and selling cannabis products to apply for a licence through the Six Nations Cannabis Commission. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
Germany ends statutory reimbursement of cannabis flower The Bundestag voted Friday to strike cannabis flower from statutory health insurance coverage, passing the exclusion inside a financing law that cleared the chamber 319 to 286 with four abstentions after a closing debate in which the AfD, the Greens and the Left attacked the substance of the rules and the speed of the procedure together. |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
8 Companies Apply to Cultivate Industrial Cannabis in Ghana: Regulation, Opportunity and the Health Case Ghanaians Deserve to Understand
Ghana's Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that eight companies have reached the final stage of approval to begin the legal cultivation of cannabis in the country, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the nation's regulated cannabis framework. Appearing before Parliament's Assurances Committee, the Minister clarified that the applicants are awaiting his final sign-off after passing through the Narcotics Control Commission |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
How Does Canada’s Legal Cannabis Market Work? Canada was among the first large economies to legalize recreational cannabis. Years on, the market has settled into a regulated, competitive industry. For new buyers, though, it can still feel confusing. Part of the confusion is choice. Shoppers weigh licensed stores against online menus advertising Cheap Cannabis, and the differences are not always obvious. A clear view of how the market works makes those choices simpler. |
| Jul 9, 2026 |
Tilray Medical Announces Commercial Launch of Medical Cannabis in Panama, Expanding Patient Access Across Latin America PANAMA CITY, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) and a leading global medical cannabis company, today announced the commercial launch of its first medical cannabis product in Panama, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing global expansion and commitment to improving patient access to pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid medicines worldwide. |
| Jul 9, 2026 |
Wyoming Rejects the Reclassification of Cannabis While U.S. federal authorities have reclassified cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance, recognizing its medical use and, to a lesser extent, its legality, the Wyoming Attorney General has decided that the state will continue to classify cannabis as a Schedule I substance under state law. |
| Jul 9, 2026 |
State may have inadvertently created a 1-year gap with no cannabis laws, but language was fixed after concerns arose
Legislators and prosecutors spent Wednesday trying to interpret language in the new state budget that some say accidentally legalized marijuana distribution well ahead of its intended start date and without appropriate guardrails. The question: Were current laws forbidding marijuana distribution, plus possession for people under 21, mistakenly repealed on July 1, the start of the new fiscal year, instead of on July 1, 2027, as intended? That could mean people could now legally sell any amount of the drug, and nothing would stop those under 21 from possessing it. |
| Jul 9, 2026 |
Top Shelf, Queen Leaf lose Tribal cannabis licenses in Akwesasne AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Cannabis Control Office has announced that two cannabis businesses are no longer licensed to operate under the tribe's Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance. According to a public notice issued July 8, the license revocations took effect July 1. The affected businesses are: Top Shelf Cannabis Co. (License No. 2022-024-CCB) Queen Leaf Dispensary (License No. 2022-002-CCB) |
| Jul 8, 2026 |
No longer able to purchase out-of-state, Ky medical cannabis patients suffer sticker shock On July 1, Gov. Andy Beshear lifted his 2022 executive order shielding medical cannabis patients from being prosecuted for going out of state to purchase products. Those consumers are now required to buy in Kentucky, and they're paying higher costs. Increased competition and more supply are expected to lead to lower prices eventually. Kentuckians with chronic pain are finding it harder to afford medical cannabis. |
| Jul 8, 2026 |
Kenyan rastafarians hope court will rule they can smoke cannabis legally Rastafarians in Kenya are waiting with baited breath for a high court ruling later this month which will determine whether they can smoke cannabis legally. Its use is central to their religion, and is often smoked in communal rituals to enhance meditation, promote inner peace, and bring them closer to “Jah” or God. The landmark ruling on the lawsuit filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya in 2021 to decriminalise the use of cannabis for “spiritual” purposes is due to be pronounced on 15 July. "Rastafari is our culture and smoking weed or marijuana is a part of our culture. So we have to defend it in the law of court, the court of law,” said Mwendwa Wambua, aka Ras Prophet and spokesperson for the society. |
| Jul 8, 2026 |
Pennsylvania’s Ban On Gun Licenses Over Marijuana Convictions Is Being Challenged In A New Federal Lawsuit Pennsylvania police officials are being sued over a state law that blocks people with past convictions for possessing marijuana or other illegal drugs from obtaining licenses to carry guns. The new lawsuit, filed in federal court, cites a recent Supreme Court decision to uphold the gun rights of people who use cannabis. |
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