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73% of pot purchases from legal sources in Canada: survey
OTTAWA – An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73% of respondents are buying their cannabis from legal sources. That number compares with 37% in 2019, the year after Canada first legalized cannabis. Almost 70% were using legal sources in…
Wisconsin Senate GOP leader says state-run medical marijuana dispensaries are a ‘nonstarter’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Having state-run dispensaries for medical marijuana in Wisconsin as proposed by Assembly Republicans is a “nonstarter” in the Senate, but there's still the possibility of reaching a compromise that could pass, the Senate GOP leader said…
Tilray looks to pour resources into revitalizing alcohol brands
The head of Tilray Brands Inc. says he's aiming to make the pot company a top beverage firm, in part by pouring resources into revitalizing a number of alcohol brands his business recently bought from Anheuser-Busch Cos. "These brands have…
Why B.C. RCMP isn’t using its cannabis impairment testing kits
Roadside testing kits for cannabis impaired drivers have been approved for use in Canada, but have a mixed reception and limited use in B.C. There are currently two devices approved by the federal government for police to use for catching…
2 men appear in court on murder charges in shooting of Oakland police officer at marijuana business
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two men charged with murder in the death of an Oakland police officer who was shot while answering a burglary report at a marijuana business appeared in court last week but didn't enter pleas. Meanwhile, a…
Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Access to medical marijuana in Kentucky should expand to include a longer list of severe health conditions, Gov. Andy Beshear said this week in advocating a change that would make hundreds of thousands more people eligible…
Tenant loses human rights complaint after BC landlord prohibits medical cannabis
A BC renter who was forced to move after his landlord took issue with his medical cannabis use has lost his human rights complaint. The landlord said her asthma was sensitive to the smell of cannabis, even when he vaporized…
Kelowna magic mushroom shop plans to reopen after RCMP raids
Two Kelowna RCMP raids left the doors of a magic mushroom shop shuttered, but its owners haven't given up. Earlier this month Essence Wellness, a psilocybin dispensary in downtown Kelowna, was raided by Kelowna RCMP for the second time in…
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive…
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical cannabis and help ease stress from the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament voted Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, after the war with Russia left thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder that many believe could be eased by the drug. The new law, which will come…
Republican proposal to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for…
Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals
Albertans will soon see pot shops selling cannabis at some festivals and trade shows. The province will begin allowing licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales locations at adult-only events come Jan. 31. The industry welcomed the change, positioning it…
Canopy Growth sells This Works skin care brand to U.K. investment firm
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. says it has sold its This Works skin care and wellness brand to a U.K. investment firm. The Smiths Falls, Ont.-based cannabis company says the deal with Inspirit Capital is valued at up…
Shops in two Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade
BREDA, Netherlands (AP) — A paradox at the heart of the Netherlands' permissive pot policy went up in smoke Friday in two Dutch cities as “coffeeshops” began selling the country's first legally cultivated cannabis as part of an experiment to…
Shares of cannabis company Canopy Growth to be consolidated on a one-for-10 basis
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. says a consolidation of its shares on a one-for-10 basis is expected to become effective on Friday. The post-consolidation shares are expected to start trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq…