Politics

A cannabis shortage has led to a rocky start for Alberta dispensaries that are having to close their doors while they wait to restock. Alternative Greens, a dispensary in north Edmonton told The Star that they’ve had to close twice since legalization simply because they do not have enough product and cannot get their orders in […]

Would you welcome a cannabis farm as your next-door neighbor? A federal jury in Denver is being asked to decide, in a trial that kicked off Monday, whether it agrees with a Colorado couple who claim their home is being devalued by a cannabis firm that set up business operations 40 feet from their property line. Plaintiffs […]

Last week, Gallup reported that a record-high 66 percent of Americans now say marijuana should be legal. The reason is simple: Marijuana never should have been illegal in the first place. Through decades of reefer madness, Americans were led to believe that marijuana is far more harmful than it actually is. This is not to […]

As the Ontario government’s online cannabis store struggles to meet demand and deliver weed on time, illegal operators in town are stepping up. Five dispensaries were back in business on Wednesday. How long they will remain open is another question. Ottawa police warn they plan to close them. Officers have visited dispensaries to give operators “one […]

Ontario’s ombudsman says his office has received more than 1,000 complaints about the province’s online cannabis store since it launched earlier this month. Paul Dubé says he’s set up a triage team to deal specifically with the flood of concerns over the government-run Ontario Cannabis Store. He says the most common complaints have involved delayed deliveries, […]

While Canada may have legalized cannabis, there continues to be some resistance to marijuana reform in America, writes Brandon Hicks. The resulting divide has led to greater tensions between the countries when it comes to travel. Now, according to an article from Montreal Blog, those who purchase legal cannabis via their credit card could make them subject to […]

New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics and business intelligence in the global cannabis industry, in conjunction with CannaTech and leading companies representing the key building sectors of any legal cannabis market, announces the creation of the InterCannAlliance (ICA). The ICA has been established to educate and inform future regional market and thought leaders […]

It’s been just over a week since Canada made its landmark move to legalize cannabis across the country, but some Ontario customers have a few choice words about how the province has been handling its online distribution, writes Brandon Hicks. Customers have noted poor customer service, long wait-times for delivery, and not receiving the products that they ordered. Currently, the […]

Weed is the second-most popular recreational drug on the planet used in some form by more than a quarter-billion people worldwide in 2016. Despite its varying legal status, many people feel that cannabis use improves their life in more ways than one. Some pot-smokers even believe the “devil’s lettuce” makes them a better person, but […]

The country is studying the ‘Uruguay model,’ too. When Canada moved to end marijuana prohibition nationwide, there was a belief the move would inspire more nations to step up and possibly implement similar reforms. The cannabis advocacy community had hoped that the United States would be the first to use the modification in drug policy […]

The federal government is warning newcomers that stiffer impaired driving and cannabis-related penalties could lead to their removal from Canada. The measures are part of the sweeping package of changes taking place as Canada becomes the first G7 country to legalize recreational cannabis use. The Cannabis Act includes penalties of up to 14 years in […]

It’s officially been a week since legal recreational cannabis sales began and it was certainly not met without challenges. Concerns about a “weed shortage” across the country are worrying retailers and customers alike. Products have flown off the shelves forcing some retailers to close until they are able to get more product, which may be hard to […]

The top lawmakers in the Legislature said Monday say they have scrapped a plan to vote on the marijuana legalization bill Oct. 29 because they remain at odds with Gov. Phil Murphy over what the law should say.  Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, D-Middlesex, and Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Gloucester vowed that the vote will occur before the end […]

Yesterday was the first day of Canada’s history-making cannabis legalization. Not surprisingly, retailers throughout the country saw a lot of activity. In particular, marijuana sales in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island exceeded the six-figure mark—and that was just on day one.   Explosive sales in Prince Edward Island Local media sources reported total sales […]

After four days of lineups at pot shops across Alberta, some store owners say there’s not enough weed left to keep their doors open and they’re struggling to order more. In the meanwhile, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has granted 14 more retail cannabis store licenses since Wednesday, bringing the total number to […]

Now that weed is legal, cannabis dealers tell us about their fears and expectations about the future of their job. If cannabis users can simply go to the store or online to buy what they need legally, why would they continue to call their dealer? What will become of the local weed dealer? VICE met […]

Cannabis stocks closed down almost all across the board on Oct. 17, the day that recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada. One major pot stock that managed to buck the trend was Aphria; Scotiabank analysts identified the company as the “best way to play the sector” in a note to investors. Marijuana stocks fell across […]

The goodness or gouging in the host community agreements of marijuana companies paying fees to cities and towns has been a statewide topic, including here at Town Hall Tuesday. The Board of Selectmen approved a host community agreement with proposed recreational marijuana business B’leaf Wellness Centre LLC. The retail dispensary would pay the town quarterly over […]

It’s a move towards true criminal justice in the wake of legalization.As Canada legalized the recreational use of marijuana nationwide on Wednesday, government officials announced a simplified and cost-free process to receive a pardon for past minor pot offenses. Scott Bardsley, a spokesperson for Canada’s Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, told […]