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The University of Calgary is launching a new clinical trial examining how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and other responses in healthy adults. While medical marijuana has shown promise in treating a wide array of conditions, many potential candidates are waiting on more conclusive evidence and guidance. Sarah Offin reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Such a decision would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. It could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, unlock billions...

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is considering signing an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. “We are looking at that very strongly,” Trump said, adding that it leads to a “tremendous amount of research that can’t be done unless you reclassify.”

Those fighting to legalize psychedelics say the recent rash of violence is reminiscent of marijuana dispensaries pre-legalization. Catherine McDonald reports.

Drug cat? “Meow-cos”? This troublesome feline is mostly being referred to as “Narco Kitten” across social media. After being caught trying to enter a Costa Rican prison with packages of cocaine and marijuana taped to its body earlier in the month, this black and white cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health...

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday granted pardons to all Americans who had been convicted under federal law for simple possession of marijuana. Biden is also urging state governors to do the same under state laws and asked the secretary of health and human services and the attorney general to review how marijuana is scheduled...

Medicinal marijuana has many practical applications, but there are still many misconceptions around the drug. Cannabis Trained Pharmacist Samantha Aitken joins Global News Morning to debunk some of those myths.

The first shipment of edibles arrived at some Calgary cannabis stores Monday. Many in the legal marijuana industry say this will be a game changer. As Lauren Pullen reports, this roll-out is just the beginning.

The City of Kawartha Lakes has been added to the list of government approved marijuana stores.

Data released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday shows that while the price of pot was down this summer, Canadians are still paying nearly twice as much for legal cannabis than for the illegal product. According to Statistics Canada, it’s the first time their crowdsourced data on pricing has shown a drop in the price of...

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to marijuana. Matthew Hill with the U of C Hotchkiss Brain Institute joins Global News at Noon to wade through what is true and what are simply marijuana myths.

A 14-year-old young offender’s violent arrest was recorded by by-standers last Monday at the area of Jane and Finch where three police officers are seen tackling and punching the teen. The young offender had been arrested for possessing marijuana under the age of 18, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Jamie Mauracher has more from...

It’s a retail store unlike any other in Kelowna. Today marks a milestone with the opening of the city’s first legal cannabis store. Many say it’s long overdue as marijuana has been legal in this country since last October. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the new outlet is expected to attract both regular cannabis consumers...

Thu, Jul 6: Activists say the dropped charges are a sign that police resources were wasted. Police say regardless, the raids were a success. Mark Carcasole reports.

A new fentanyl warning from police has sounded the alarm for addictions support services. This, as opioids continue to lead to more calls for service than cocaine, meth, and marijuana combined. Vasilios Bellos has more.

Winnipeg police Const. Rob Carver said even after mairjuana becomes legal, it will continue to be an issue with drug dealers and law enforcement.

With marijuana legalization looming, Edmonton police say they’re ready to catch drivers who drive while high. Vinesh Pratap reports.

The federal government says pot will be legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But will municipalities and provinces be ready by then? Nadia Stewart reports.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that marijuana will be legal in Canada starting Oct. 17, 2018.

The legislation to legalize marijuana is a big step closer to passing all the hurdles in Parliament. The question now is, when will weed actually be legal? Mike Le Couteur reports.