26 Oct Featured, International News Marie-Danielle Smith: I am stoned on legal weed right now. Thank you, government! October 26, 2018 By Shelby Pierce OTTAWA — I just remembered I am supposed to be writing. I am stoned on legal weed, which finally came into my hands this morning aft...Continue reading
24 Mar Featured, Marijuana News Announcement: Canadian cannabis legalization imminent following last minute vote March 27, 2018 By Shelby Pierce Thursday evening was a very promising night for the Canadian cannabis industry and advocates all over the country as the Senate...Continue reading
16 Feb Featured, Medical Marijuana Who is cashing in on Canada’s marijuana ‘Green Rush’? March 30, 2018 By Shelby Pierce The cannabis growing operation in Smith Falls, a small town southwest of the Canadian capital, Ottawa, is unlike most others in the wor...Continue reading
15 Dec Featured, Marijuana News Canada’s Cannabis reform is bold policy, risky politics – and good government December 15, 2017 By Shelby Pierce The Canadian Government has passed two significant milestones on its journey to legalise cannabis for recreational use. The flagship bi...Continue reading
13 Nov Featured, Marijuana News Canada looks to raise $1b in recreational marijuana taxes November 13, 2017 By Shelby Pierce OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Soon-to-be legal recreational marijuana sales in Canada could bring up to C$1 billion (US$800 million) annually ...Continue reading
06 Nov Featured, Marijuana News New provincial marijuana corporation will control weed sales and close illegal ‘dispensaries’ November 6, 2017 By Shelby Pierce The province’s new marijuana monopoly will be known as the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation. Attorney General Yasir Naqvi lau...Continue reading
12 Sep Featured, Marijuana News Ottawa signals plan to stay clear as provinces role out marijuana regulations September 12, 2017 By Shelby Pierce OTTAWA — The federal government appears ready to take a hands-off approach as provinces begin rolling out how they plan to police the s...Continue reading
07 Aug Featured, Medical Marijuana Canada: When it comes to the rules of the marijuana market, we’re in a daze August 7, 2017 By Shelby Pierce If the legislative timeline holds, it will be possible for Canadians to legally buy marijuana by this time next year. But as reveale...Continue reading
15 Jun Featured, International News, Marijuana News, Medical Marijuana Toronto Board of Health Calls on Feds to Decriminalize Pot Possession Immediately June 15, 2017 By Shelby Pierce Toronto’s Board of Health has unanimously endorses Medical Officer of Health’s recommendations on the looming legalization of pot. T...Continue reading
13 Apr Featured, International News, Law and Politics, Marijuana News Ottawa health canada to Speed up Approval Process for new Producers April 13, 2017 By Shelby Pierce The federal government is getting ready to drastically speed up its licensing process to increase the numbers of companies that are aut...Continue reading