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Elderly man’s heart attack is another warning about grey-market cannabis edibles
A New Brunswick man’s heart attack, linked to a THC-laced lollipop, points to the dangers of powerful grey-market edibles. Continue reading
Cannabis isn’t denting alcohol sales so far, but drinkable THC might change that
There’s no evidence that people are drinking less — so far — in provinces where pot is readily available. But could drinkable cannabis change that? Continue reading
Feds unveil plan to fight foreign interference in 2019 federal election
A federal task force will watch for foreign interference in the 2019 federal election, ministers announced on Wednesday. Continue reading
Atlantic Canadians buying far more pot than rest of country, sales figures show
People in Atlantic Canada are buying far more cannabis, per capita, than Canadians elsewhere in the country. Continue reading
Police in Ontario are writing about 21 cannabis tickets a day
Police in Ontario have been writing about 21 cannabis-related charges a day since legalization. Most have been for marijuana being available in a vehicle. Continue reading
Cannabis can help with better sex, but low doses are key
Many people who combine cannabis and sex say it makes the experience better. But the key is keeping doses low. Here’s why. Continue reading
Should parents lock up their pot? Probably, lawyers warn
It may be a good idea for parents to lock up their cannabis — especially potent oils and sprays, lawyers say. Continue reading
Even at $15 each, cannabis seeds sell out quickly
Slowly, a trickle of legal cannabis seeds is starting to make its way to Canadian home growers. Continue reading
Is Ontario’s once-secret pot warehouse just too small?
Ontario’s cannabis warehouse is the same size as B.C.’s – but serves three times the population. Is this part of the reason legalization was so bumpy in Ontario? Continue reading
Contracting out Ontario’s pot warehouse should be secret, LCBO argued
LCBO officials opposed an open bidding process for Ontario’s pot warehouse because they didn’t want it widely known the facility was being contracted out, an internal document shows. Continue reading
Hosting a party on the first Christmas with legal weed? Here are some things to remember
Are you hosting a party during the first holiday season with legal weed? Here are some things to remember. Continue reading
Cannabis edibles would be capped at low doses under proposed federal rules
Cannabis edibles and beverages would be limited to 10 mg of THC, a moderate dose, under proposed federal rules unveiled Friday. Continue reading
Pot buyers’ data stored only in Canada: Ontario Cannabis Store
Ontario’s former privacy czar laments that residents don’t have a way to buy legal cannabis without creating a data trail. “The government didn’t think it through,” she charges. Continue reading
Pay cash for pot if you can, federal privacy commissioner urges
Cannabis buyers who are concerned about using credit cards should use cash if possible, the federal privacy commissioner says. (But in a lot of Canada, that’s easier said than done.) Continue reading
How one simple change let a province sell residents live pot plants
Provincial cannabis monopolies haven’t wanted to deal with live plants. But one Ontario company is working the problem by sending live plants directly to consumers. Continue reading