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Cannabis Sales in Manitoba will be Subject to Government Fee and Markup
WINNIPEG — When recreational cannabis is legalized later this year, it will be subject to a government fee and a wholesale markup in Manitoba.
The provincial government...
Attorney general: Oklahoma Board Went Too Far With Marijuana Rules
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says the state's Board of Health overstepped its authority with several of the emergency rules it...
Sessions Behind Marijuana Research not Moving Forward for 2 Years
Marijuana research in the United States has not moved forward for two years due to US Attorney Jeff Sessions hardline position on cannabis.
The...
Condos rushing to ban pot smoking before legalization, leaving some residents fuming
TORONTO — Gerald Major goes out on the back balcony of his condo several times a day, leaning against the wall and smoking or vaping medicinal cannabis...
Business
Fear shrouds official marijuana banking in New York
Marijuana banking is now official in New York, but fear continues.
The Department of Financial Services in New York has issued new policies, allowing marijuana banking...
ABcann cannabis facility in Napanee in midst of $30 million expansion
ABcann, a medicinal cannabis company, began its business in Napanee four years ago. Now that legalization is in sight, the company has set its own sights on the...
Cannabis company Aphria expands to south with acquisition
LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Aphria Inc. says it's preparing to expand its cannabis business into South America and Jamaica by acquiring a subsidiary of Scythian...
Cannabis farm in Uganda is in the works for Israel’s Together Pharma
Israel’s Together Pharma Ltd. is setting up a cannabis farm in Uganda, the Times of Israel reported.
Together has already placed an order for cannabis...
Health
How Cannabis Helps with Dysmenorrhea in Suffering Women
Women all around the world can tell you about the bane that is menstrual cramps also known as dysmenorrhea. Many women experience some degree...
Cannabis for IBS proving to be beneficial for many patients
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that affects many around the world. It can be debilitating for some patients who say it...
Does marijuana increase violent behavior?
Politicians who are against the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana sometimes argue that these measures should be prohibited, or in some states reversed, because Cannabis...
Study finds cannabis is harmful to zebrafish embryos
EDMONTON—An researcher from Edmonton says women who are pregnant should be careful with cannabis, after a study showed the plant’s compounds have harmful effects...
World
British mother brings medicinal THC oil into the UK legally for 1st time
A mother of an epileptic boy was able to pass through London City Airport on Tuesday, bringing a five-month supply of THC oil - legally...
Lebanese minister mulls legalizing cannabis farms for medical exports
Lebanese Caretaker Economy and Trade Minister Raed Khoury says there is a plan to legalize cannabis farms for medical exports.
The Lebanese minister Khoury told...
Caribbean nations agree to decriminalize marijuana, clear records
The nations of the Caribbean have agreed in principle to decriminalize marijuana and clear old charges.
The leaders of 15 Caribbean nations, together known...
WATCH: Israeli activist drinks high THC oil at Knesset to prove a point
An Israeli activist consumed high THC oil at the Knesset recently to prove a point: No one dies out of a marijuana overdose.
“I...
ARTICLES
Cannabis Sales in Manitoba will be Subject to Government Fee and Markup
WINNIPEG — When recreational cannabis is legalized later this year, it will be subject to a government fee and a wholesale markup in Manitoba.
The provincial government...
How Cannabis Helps with Dysmenorrhea in Suffering Women
Women all around the world can tell you about the bane that is menstrual cramps also known as dysmenorrhea. Many women experience some degree...
Attorney general: Oklahoma Board Went Too Far With Marijuana Rules
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says the state's Board of Health overstepped its authority with several of the emergency rules it...
Sessions Behind Marijuana Research not Moving Forward for 2 Years
Marijuana research in the United States has not moved forward for two years due to US Attorney Jeff Sessions hardline position on cannabis.
The...
Condos rushing to ban pot smoking before legalization, leaving some residents fuming
TORONTO — Gerald Major goes out on the back balcony of his condo several times a day, leaning against the wall and smoking or vaping medicinal cannabis...
Fear shrouds official marijuana banking in New York
Marijuana banking is now official in New York, but fear continues.
The Department of Financial Services in New York has issued new policies, allowing marijuana banking...
West Vancouver banning dispensaries is to have a “cautionary approach”
West Vancouver banning dispensaries and cannabis production is not a full-fledged a prohibitionist approach, argues one official.
West Vancouver, which is more than 42 thousand in...
Benefits of legalizing marijuana reduce police’s burden: Study
Benefits of legalizing marijuana are not only economical but it also reduces bottlenecks at the police department.
A US study, observing how the legalization...
