Celebration and fun used to be a main focus of pre-legalisation cannabis in B.C. Nowadays it seems like many in the industry are consumed by growing their business and brand, increasing THC content in their product, navigating regulations, all the while keeping their head above water financially amidst a regulatory fr...

Anecdotal opinions continue to haunt the medical cannabis industry. Finding credible information and professional guidance remains a challenge, despite medical cannabis having been legal since 2001. Furthermore, accessing therapeutic-grade products can be difficult and daunting. Hybrid Pharm is an Ottawa-based company ...

As recreational cannabis use continues to grow rapidly in Canada and the world, it's important to understand parts of global history and culture where cannabis consumption holds great significance. Cannabis educator Rahul Patel of Toronto has a mission to share the culture and history of a unique smoking device - the c...

An edible, according to Health Canada, is acannabis substance or mixture of substances that's intended to be consumed in the same manner as food. Edibles come in many forms, including baked goods, candies, gummies, chocolates, lozenges, and beverages, and may be homemade or prepared commercially for dispensaries. Contr...

Any business or product to be noticed and bought by the public goes through the same technique. After design, they start making a marketing campaign and ads to bring it to life. Many businesses use social media specifically to reach their target audience. According to Health Canada, it is prohibited to promote cannabi...

There are 32 cannabis farms in Alberta, just a handful of the more than 30,000 farmers spread across the province. When Canada legalised cannabis in 2018, the industry was booming as several farmers switched crops and new companies opened businesses. Still, now that the rush to grow cannabis has slowed, several of thos...

A groundbreaking training program for nurses is helping to reshape the approach to medical cannabis in Canadian health care. In collaboration with the Canadian Institute of Integrative Nursing and Education (The CIINDE), Kala Sanmartin, RN has created the Holistic Cannabis Nurse Program, an accredited continuing educat...

Infused dining has become very popular, especially this year. With reality shows having their cast members experience it or big streaming services such as Netflix having shows exploring it. While infused dining restaurants aren't yet open or legal in Vancouver, a company decided to bring that experience to the comfort ...

Upon legalization, during the creation of cannabis production regulations, considerations for sustainable cannabis farming practices were potentially overlooked. Jaclynn Pehota is the executive director of the Retail Cannabis Council of British Columbia. Among her numerous contributions to the cannabis sector, as a lan...

Noticing a lack of grocery stores in Winnipeg's Exchange District, Josh Giesbrecht and his partner, TK, decided to increase profits at their cannabis shop, Ashdown Cannabis, by adding grocery items. The pivot to a grocery store that sells cannabis products had a massive impact on the retailer's bottom line and, more th...

There is a unique space where cannabis, parenthood and responsible advocacy intersect. Two Barrie, Ont. women have tapped into this space to create a community around progressive cannabis conversation where they address pertinent topics such as cannabis and parenting, regulatory and legal challenges, stigma and everyda...

I would be expected experts in any given field would be the leaders in their industry, obtaining the highest rates of success in their respective markets. However, when it comes to cannabis production in Canada, skilled and experienced cultivators face debilitating challenges entering the $11.2 billion legal market. He...

Despite having 60 establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, Nelson, B.C. has no venues where one can go to consume cannabis in public. While this deficit is the result of policy over preference, it seems reasonable that B.C.'s (and Canada's) self-proclaimed cannabis capital would have establishments for cannab...

Before the legalisation of cannabis in 2018, all Canadian cannabis producers were small farmers operating in the illicit or medical cannabis market. Seemingly endless and expensive regulatory hurdles and challenges have made it difficult, if not impossible, for these experts to transition into the legal market, while l...

While many think the use of cannabis for treatment of some women's health issues, such as menstrual cramps or menopause symptoms is a new concept, research has shown that it was used throughout history dating back to 1550 BC, according to medical textbooks found in ancient Egypt. Women used it as an ointment, along wit...

Kombucha is a beverage that has gained popularity in recent years and has many health benefits. Gagan Grewal, the CEO of Drink Mindset, wanted to create a drink that made you feel good without any negative effects. His team used a scientific approach and invested in creating their own CBD emulsion, which gives them pre...

Fifteen years ago, Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati made headlines. He won the first gold medal in Olympic snowboarding history, then lost it after a failed drug test for cannabis use. Later, after an appeal, he re-won it. But, the headlines focused on one thing: his use of cannabis. Since then, there have been man...

Cannabis is an effective and safe rehabilitation tool when treating opioid withdrawal and other addiction symptoms, however, accessibility to quality cannabis is an issue for the country's most vulnerable. There are organisations and individuals who have dedicated their efforts to providing accessibility to cannabis fo...