Solution-oriented conversation is the theme for this year's B.C. Cannabis Summit taking place April 19 - 24 on the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh First Nation in Prince George, B.C. The annual event is hosted by the B.C. Craft Farmers Coop (BCFCC) a non-profit organization that provides support for small scal...

The consensus from cannabis producers previously interviewed by Western Buzz is that Health Canada's cannabis production licensing process remains lengthy and complicated, and the costs are exorbitant. This is despite the fact that recreational cannabis has been legal for more than four years, allowing Health Canada am...

Are you a novice driver, a learner or under the age of 22 in Saskatchewan? Here's some advice from SGI that will keep you from getting your licence suspended for 60 days and your vehicle impounded: Don't drink alcohol or take cannabis (or any other drugs) and then drive. Not even a little bit. It's something that's tau...

A group convened by the federal government to study the legislation that made cannabis legal is recommending the country review one of the industry's biggest gripes: excise taxes charged to pot producers. A report compiling 54 recommendations from the five-person expert panel released Thursday urged Finance Canada to c...

Two young people who were diagnosed with cannabis-induced psychosis are supporting an expert panel's recommendation that Health Canada establish a standard dose for cannabis, saying it would help nudge people toward safer consumption. In a report released last week, the panel convened by the federal government to study...

Germany's recent legalisation of recreational cannabis is a step in the right direction for the destigmatization and acceptance of cannabis on a global level. The new law prompts a closer look at how the Canadian cannabis industry may be impacted by the recent changes, more specifically, craft cannabis. Renowned for it...

For years, the B.C. Craft Farmer's Co-op has approached the provincial government in collaborating to establish a B.C. craft cannabis brand, aimed at promoting British Columbia's renowned craft cannabis. Despite years of advocacy from the BCFCC, the province has consistently ignored suggestions from the Co-op. They hav...

Community input plays a pivotal role in shaping cannabis land use regulations and perceptions. Not everyone feels good about living next to or near a cannabis production facility. Mitigating community concerns extends beyond regulatory compliance. Cannabis cultivators need to be transparent and put effort and care into...

Cannabis use may increase the risk of developing a new anxiety disorder or worsen existing anxiety, a large Ontario study suggests. The study looked at health data of 12 million people between January 2008 and March 2019 and found that 27.5 per cent of people who visited an emergency room for cannabis use developed an ...

Crucial messages can have a bigger impact when advocacy and academics intersect, and these messages are often the fuel to instigate real change in the world. According to one Victoria, B.C.-based scholar and activist, amendments are necessary for Canadian cannabis policy to support an equitable industry. Accessible, co...

OTTAWA - The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. The new substance use policy replaces a 2018 one that required front-line officers and many other employees in "safety-sensitive" positions to refrain from recreational cannabis ...

Cannabis research continue to grow in Canada following legalization in 2018. The ramifications of alcohol and opiates on both health and society have been studied extensively, and scientists are now expanding the scope of their work to include more cannabis-related research. Dr. Tim Stockwell, PhD served as director of...

The common saying "strength is greater in numbers" rings true in the event of a select group of businesses working together to help others this holiday season. Ten Canadian cannabis companies have joined forces and are leveraging their public reach to help those in need stay warm and dry during the upcoming w...

In 2019, a former employee of Koppert Canada, Patricia Gendron, claimed that she experienced a contact high that left her unable to perform her work duties as a technical consultant after visiting a cannabis facility. She asked the company to remove the cannabis grower from her inspection rounds for "safety, physi...

A petition submitted to the federal government is requesting an increase to the amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) allowed in edibles. The petition, submitted by Sarah Mills of Toronto, stated the current limit of 10 miligrams of THC serves as a suitable starting point for newcomers, but fails to adequately cater to ...

Cannabis retail stores in British Columbia will now be able to receive product samples from federally-licensed producers. That's according to a recent bulletin issued by the provincial government, which states cannabis and producer retail stores licensees and their employees can now accept samples from a federal licenc...

Recent research published in the journal Addiction found adult Canadians with cannabis use disorder (CUD) had a 60 per cent higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those who do not have cannabis use disorder. The study considered 60,000 adult Canadians without previous cardiovascular issues and fo...

A new Research Co. poll has found nearly 64 per cent of Canadians agree with cannabis being legal, while 31 per cent disagree. The poll was published last week and were the results of an online survey of a representative national sample. The poll also showed 53 per cent of Canadians claim to have never consumed marijua...

Pollara Strategic Insights, a research think tank based in Toronto, has found the vast majority of Canadians approve of cannabis legalization. The finding was published in a recently issued report called Legal cannabis in Canada: 5 years later. It found 72 per cent of Canadians largely accept cannabis legalization with...

Five years ago, acquiring cannabis anywhere in Canada required either a prescription or a back-alley transaction. But today, stopping by a local pot shop to peruse pre-rolled joints or THC edibles is nearly as ordinary as picking up a bottle of wine. As we review the impact of marijuana legalization in this province, w...

Sean Kady spent most of his 20s toting around a teal tackle box that once belonged to his roommate's grandfather. Occasionally, people would spot the box and ask to borrow a wrench, but it didn't contain tools or bait. Instead, the box was home to a cannabis supply Kady covertly sold to a steady stream of customers. Ka...

Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many public safety stakeholders remain concerned about the continued involvement of organized crime and criminal networks in illicit cannabis production and sale. That's according to a report released this month by Health Canada entitled Legislative Review of the...

Megan McLaren thought her future career was in law enforcement, but her path radically shifted thanks in part to psychedelic drug therapy, she says. McLaren left a civilian position with the Vancouver Police Department in 2019 for a job in counselling with the Surrey School District and is now a registered clinical cou...

From humble beginnings as an environmentalist advocating for British Columbia's old-growth forests, cannabis activist Ted Smith has dedicated his life to education, accessibility and legal reform. He is now set to receive the well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Grow Up Conference & Expo happening...