Who started using legal weed? (Don’t look at teens — look at their parents)
Middle-aged men increased their cannabis use after legalization more than any other demographic group. In second place: middle-aged women. Continue reading
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8 ways we treat weed differently from alcohol. (Do any of them make sense?)
Cannabis is probably safer than alcohol. So why do we restrict it more? Continue reading
Canada’s cannabis edibles, topicals market could be worth $2.7B a year after legalization: study
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A study by Deloitte found the next phase of cannabis legalization — which will include edibles other alternative cannabis products — could generate higher profits for retailers. Continue reading
Canadians’ appetite for cannabis edibles drops as second wave of legalization draws near: study
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
In 2017, before legalization, 46 per cent of survey respondents said they were interested in trying edibles, but in a new poll, that number had dropped to 36 per cent. Continue reading
‘Cannabis Christmas’: Regina pot shops celebrate 4-20
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
Regina pot shops and cannabis consumers are celebrating the first 4-20 since Canada legalized recreational marijuana. Continue reading
A look at Canada’s first 4-20 celebrations since legalization
The annual event has traditionally been a day to celebrate the drug and also to protest for the legalization of cannabis. Continue reading
B.C. saw lowest average weed price hike in Canada after legalization: StatCan
By Simon Little Online Journalist
B.C. users reported paying an average of just 3.7 per cent more for their cannabis compared to a 17 per cent jump countrywide. Continue reading
Alberta, Ontario to lead Canada’s legal pot market by 2024: report
The report found that Alberta’s “comparatively liberal regulatory regime suggests it will rank among the fastest-growing provincial cannabis markets.” Continue reading
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City of Toronto cracks down on 28 illegal pot shops as legal retail stores mark first week in operation
By Jamie Mauracher Reporter
The City of Toronto raided Dallas Buyers Club on Eglinton Avenue West on Monday and the Green Apple dispensary on Milvan Drive on Tuesday. Continue reading
6 months until edibles hit the market, Cannabis companies get ready for 2nd round of legalization
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Legal pot shops have been popping up across the country, and with edibles legislation coming, there could be more made-in Winnipeg options on the shelves. Continue reading