Enticed by projections that hemp would bring USD$750 in profits per acre — well above the USD$150 or less from a typical acre of soybeans — U.S. farmers placed their bets on a crop that had been illegal for most of their lifetimes. Continue reading →

Research out of Western University is showing for the first time how cannabidiol (CBD) helps to lessen psychiatric side effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis. Continue reading →

Yang Qu says cannabis is rapidly being transformed from an underground species into an industrial crop that awaits medical and agricultural development. Continue reading →

An Edmonton-based cannabis company has partnered with UFC on a unique research project looking into the use of hemp-derived CBD as a possible treatment for mixed martial arts athletes. Continue reading →

To suggest that CBD is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder is misleading and harmful, say researchers Tyler Marshall and Jonathan Stea. Continue reading →

“I can see potential for [treating] things like anxiety, arthritis or chronic pain… but we do need to do more research in the area,” one expert said. Continue reading →

In February, Stewart joined Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corp. in an advisory role to help develop a new line of products. Continue reading →

The city’s two pot stores say they’re feeling the pressures of balancing supply and demand. Continue reading →

Cannabidiol or CBD extract, most commonly sold as oil, has been promoted as a natural cure for pain, anxiety and insomnia, despite limited medical research. Continue reading →