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| Apr 22, 2025 |
Legislation lifting ban on homegrown recreational cannabis in Manitoba takes effect next month Manitobans 19 and older can grow cannabis plants in their own homes for personal use starting May 1, according to the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA). |
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| Apr 22, 2025 |
Teen cannabis use increased after legalization in Canada, study finds Legalization of cannabis products may be linked to growing use among teens, a new study found. |
| Apr 22, 2025 |
Does Marijuana Raise Your Blood Pressure? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis, can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure and heart rate shortly after consumption. |
| Apr 22, 2025 |
Is America Missing Out On The Global Cannabis Boom? As cannabis becomes a regulated global commodity—spanning pharma, exports and healthcare—the U.S. risks falling behind. While other regions advance structured markets, federal inaction and investor hesitation threaten America’s role in the industry it once led. |
| Apr 21, 2025 |
Craft cannabis farmers push for policy reforms at cannabis summit in Victoria Craft cannabis producers from across British Columbia gathered in Victoria this long weekend for the B.C. Craft Cannabis Summit, calling on the province to implement policy changes they say would bolster the economy, create jobs, and position B.C. as a major player in the global cannabis tourism sector. |
| Apr 20, 2025 |
Demonstration in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised. |
| Apr 20, 2025 |
DEA MARIJUANA SCAM- As DEA Cannabis Program Implodes This 4/20, MMJ Stands Alone in Pursuit of Real MMJ's DEA lawsuit continues moving through the federal courts. The 8 organizations who have been issued DEA federal cannabis registrations since 2021, all are incapable of growing pharmaceutical-grade marijuana and 7 are now either inactive or bankrupt. |
| Apr 20, 2025 |
Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds Sunday is 420 day, when lovers of marijuana get together to celebrate their fondness for weed. Yet research shows that regular users of marijuana are at risk for serious conditions, including strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle. |
| Apr 18, 2025 |
Celebrate 4/20 with food deals at Popeyes, Red Lobster, more. Plus cannabis, THC specials The celebration of 4/20, an unofficial holiday for those who celebrate pot, cannabis, or marijuana, goes back decades. It's a good day for specials and deals on food and cannabis-related products. |
| Apr 18, 2025 |
Hemp-derived THC: The "junk food" of cannabis? California's emergency ban on hemp-derived THC products last year was meant to protect children, but adults who avoid ultra-processed foods also might want to pause before partaking. |
| Apr 18, 2025 |
More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). |
| Apr 18, 2025 |
Medical cannabis shows potential to fight cancer, largest-ever study finds The largest ever study investigating medical cannabis as a treatment for cancer, published this week in Frontiers in Oncology, found overwhelming scientific support for cannabis’s potential to treat cancer symptoms and potentially fight the course of the disease itself. |
| Apr 17, 2025 |
Organizers fear cannabis crackdown at Victoria 4/20 event Organizers are priming for potential crackdowns during Victoria’s 4/20 gathering held on April 20 each year. The BC Craft Farmers Co-op is holding its annual cannabis summit in Victoria from April 16 to 20, highlighting the province’s cannabis legacy and economic potential. The conference is scheduled to conclude with a permitted 4/20 celebration at the legislature on April 20. |
| Apr 17, 2025 |
Vancouver gears up for annual unsanctioned 4/20 cannabis ‘protestival’ It’s April, which means the flowers are blooming, the leaves are budding and the Vancouver Park Board is gearing up to deal with the city’s annual 4/20 cannabis ‘protestival.’ |
| Apr 17, 2025 |
P.E.I. sees first cannabis trade show Cannabis East recently hosted a cannabis trade show, bringing cannabis producers and shoppers together to learn more about the growing industry. The show — the first of its kind in P.E.I. — took place over the weekend at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. One vendor at the show on April 12 said shows like it could help reduce the stigma that still surrounds the product. |
| Apr 15, 2025 |
Calgary to consider allowing sale of cannabis at 18+ events A report from city administration suggests Calgary should consider allowing the sale of cannabis at adult-only events. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) implemented a change last year to allow existing cannabis retailers to set up a temporary shop while at events for people 18 and older — where consumption is already allowed. |
| Apr 15, 2025 |
Victoria Cannabis Summit Aims To Spark Canadian Economy
Cannabis association calls on province to promote B.C.’s world-famous cannabis amid trade war The BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC) is bringing its annual cannabis summit to Victoria next week, highlighting the province’s cannabis legacy and its economic potential. |
| Apr 11, 2025 |
Cannabis Giant Trulieve and Ultimate Frisbee Meld Weed and Pro Sports With New Pact
Trulieve, a multi-state cannabis conglomerate, has become an official partner of the Ultimate Frisbee Association as the worlds of weed and athletics continue to mesh. |
| Apr 11, 2025 |
ScottsMiracle-Gro Transfers Cannabis Subsidiary to Independent, Unnamed Partner The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products as well as a leader in indoor and hydroponic growing products, announced the transfer of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Collective Inc., to an independent strategic partner. |
| Apr 11, 2025 |
Ukraine: Emerging Opportunities in Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Medical Cannabis Legalization Industrial hemp cultivation is gradually being revived in Ukraine, with its products now used in a variety of sectors, including food, cosmetics, fuel, gunpowder, and medical cannabis. |