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| Apr 24, 2025 |
'Life savings are on the line': Michigan cannabis regulator warns of industry crisis Michigan's cannabis regulator told state lawmakers April 23 that the marijuana industry is under strain from falling prices, illicit market activity and the rise of unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived products that compete with licensed cannabis businesses. |
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| Apr 24, 2025 |
'Life savings are on the line': Michigan cannabis regulator warns of industry crisis Michigan's cannabis regulator told state lawmakers April 23 that the marijuana industry is under strain from falling prices, illicit market activity and the rise of unregulated, intoxicating hemp-derived products that compete with licensed cannabis businesses. |
| Apr 24, 2025 |
Kahnawà:ke residents urge band council to block cannabis stores from setting up in community The traditional seat of government for the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation at Kahnawà:ke, also known as the Longhouse, organized a march calling on band council members not to authorize applications for shops on the territory. The council is considering 14 applications to open cannabis shops in Kahnawà:ke. |
| Apr 24, 2025 |
What to replace American booze? Cannabis drinks, the ultimate Canadian beverage
Canadian liquor stores are strange places right now, where thirsty shoppers find it hard, if not impossible, to get California wines, Bacardi rum, Jack Daniel’s whisky, Wild Turkey bourbon or just about anything else American-made. What should replace them? |
| Apr 23, 2025 |
Christina Lake Cannabis Announces Financing Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (the “Company” or “CLC” or “Christina Lake Cannabis”) (CSE: CLC) (OTCQB: CLCFF) (FRANKFURT: CLB) the Company is pleased to provide details regarding a proposed non-brokered private placement. |
| Apr 22, 2025 |
Teen use of cannabis edibles increases 43% after legalization in Canada, study finds
Legalization of cannabis products may be linked to growing use among teens, a new study found. Teen use of cannabis rose 26% in Canadian provinces that legalized the sale of edibles and extracts in October 2019, according to the study, which published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open. |
| Apr 22, 2025 |
New Bipartisan Bill Calls For Federal Cannabis Legalization Plan
A GOP congressman and the House minority leader last week introduced a new bipartisan bill calling on the U.S. attorney general to develop plans to legalize cannabis at the federal level. If passed, the measure would direct the attorney general’s office to form a commission tasked with creating a plan to regulate cannabis like alcohol. |
| 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). |
| 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. |