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Cannabis use in Ontario on steady rise even before legalization: CAMH survey
URL: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/cannabis/article-cannabis-use-in-ontario-on-steady-rise-even-before-legalization-camh/ Title: Cannabis use in Ontario on steady rise even before legalization: CAMH survey Publisher: The Globe and Mail Published Date: 1/22/2019
Police in Ontario are writing about 21 cannabis tickets a day
URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/4870227/police-ontario-cannabis-tickets/ Title: Police in Ontario are writing about 21 cannabis tickets a day Publisher: Global News Published Date: 1/22/2019
Canada's chronic shortage of legal cannabis expected to drag out for years
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-cannabis-shortage-years-1.4988195 Title: Canada's chronic shortage of legal cannabis expected to drag out for years Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 1/23/2019
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Feeding Dog Meth, Weed-Laced Milkshake
It’s unclear why exactly she fed the dog a meth- and weed-laced milkshake. The post Woman Arrested For Allegedly Feeding Dog Meth, Weed-Laced Milkshake appeared…
Study Shows More People Using Medical Marijuana in Place of Pharmaceuticals
More and more people are replacing their pills with pot. The post Study Shows More People Using Medical Marijuana in Place of Pharmaceuticals appeared first…
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Global elite set to meet cannabis elite as marijuana industry descends on Davos for first time (Financial Post) // Marijuana growers: Cannabis Control Commission should be allowed to regulate municipal marijuana agreements (Mass Live) // Skateboarder Cory Juneau Suspended Six […]
Federal Judge Sides With Cannabis Grower in Free Speech Case
Cannabis advocates who wanted to set up an informational booth at the state fair were met with restrictions that have been deemed unreasonable. The post…
Chronicle AM: CT Pot Legalization Bill Filed, MI Moving to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture, More… (1/22/19)
Marijuana reform bills are starting to pop in state legislatures, a federal court judge rules in favor of a New Mexico medical marijuana provider in…
CBS Rejects Plans to Air Cannabis Commercial During Super Bowl 2019
Yet another example of prohibition permeating the mainstream. The post CBS Rejects Plans to Air Cannabis Commercial During Super Bowl 2019 appeared first on High…
Cannabis-carrying border crossers could be hit with fines under coming system
Travellers caught sneaking small amounts of marijuana into Canada could soon be required to pay fines.
New Michigan Canna-Businesses Find Ways to House Cash in Banks
Michigan’s cannabis industry is picking up a few tricks of the trade, depositing cash in community banks, credit unions and with third-party companies. The post…
El Chapo trial shows Trump’s wall would have had little impact on kingpin’s drug smuggling plots
Supporters of the wall say a physical obstacle is needed to ensure the frontier is sealed as much as possible. Revelations from a Brooklyn courtroom…
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // CBS Rejects Super Bowl Ad for Medical Marijuana (Bloomberg) // Weedmaps’ grip on the high-flying California pot market (Wired) // Why 2019 Could Be Marijuana’s Biggest Year Yet (Politico) Today’s headlines are brought to you by our friends over at […]
More than half of Ont. municipalities opt in as willing cannabis store hosts
More than half of Ontario’s eligible municipalities have opted in as willing hosts to cannabis stores in the spring.
Louisiana May Have Medical Cannabis Available by Summer 2019
LSU’s VP of Agriculture, Dr. Bill Richardson: “we’re nervous ’cause we’re close.” The post Louisiana May Have Medical Cannabis Available by Summer 2019 appeared first…
Gov’t Shutdown Holds Up Hemp Farmers, Keeps Non-Violent Drug Offenders in Jail
Trump’s wall gambit has handicapped the implementation of new, important legislation, and it’s impacting thousands of lives. The post Gov’t Shutdown Holds Up Hemp Farmers,…
Some pregnant women don't believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus, according to a new review.
Chronicle AM: Trump Repeats Border Wall Drug Falsehoods, Malaysia Drug Policy Shift, More… (1/21/19)
The president is still misstating the impact of a border wall on drug smuggling, New York police chiefs oppose pot legalization, Malaysia to shift drug…
High Times to Acquire Spannabis, Europe’s Largest Cannabis Event
Most recognizable brand in cannabis announces definitive agreement of acquisition today. The post High Times to Acquire Spannabis, Europe’s Largest Cannabis Event appeared first on…
Monday, January 21, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Monday, January 21, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // First Senate Marijuana Bill Of 2019 Would Force Study On Medical Cannabis For Veterans (Marijuana Moment) // Puerto Rico medical cannabis industry left without banking institution (Caribbean Business) // Why are Ohio’s medical marijuana prices so high? (Cincinnati.com) Today’s headlines […]
Silver pot: Marijuana use is growing among seniors. Is that good or bad?
Here’s what is known, and not, about the benefits and risks of using marijuana in later life
Cannabis Legalization Could Help Fund Education Needs In Maryland
One lawmaker said that the State General Assembly “should be strongly considering” legalization. The post Cannabis Legalization Could Help Fund Education Needs In Maryland appeared…
After legalization: Four things to know about cannabis in Quebec
URL: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/quebec-marks-three-month-cannaversary-of-legal-weed/wcm/8976df1b-835c-4ffc-aff1-1eae3cfff4d8 Title: After legalization: Four things to know about cannabis in Quebec Publisher: Ottawa Citizen Published Date: 1/17/2019
Chronicle AM: US Virgin Island Approves MMJ, Portugal Parliament Debates Legal Pot, More… (1/18/19)
The Portuguese take up marijuana legalization, the US Virgins Island becomes a medical marijuana entity, an Indiana lawmaker wants to mandate statewide random drug testing…
Arizona Saw 41 Percent Increase in Medical Marijuana Sales in 2018
In total, around 61 tons of medical cannabis products were sold throughout the state. The post Arizona Saw 41 Percent Increase in Medical Marijuana Sales…
Canadian Cannabis Activist Marc Emery Accused of Chronic Sexual Misconduct
What damage could his alleged harassment have done to the cannabis movement? The post Canadian Cannabis Activist Marc Emery Accused of Chronic Sexual Misconduct appeared…
Canopy Growth Expands Global Presence by Acquiring New York Hemp License
The global cannabis market is ripe for the taking, and the Canadian company Canopy Growth is prepared to conquer New York and the world beyond.…
DEA Agent Implicated in 7-Million-Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
Jose Irizarry and his alleged accomplice, Gustavo Yabrudi, have been accused of consorting with Colombian cartels to launder money. The post DEA Agent Implicated in…
N.W.T community leaders seek clarity on how to enforce cannabis laws
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/cannabis-workshop-community-leaders-1.4982938 Title: N.W.T community leaders seek clarity on how to enforce cannabis laws Publisher: CBC News Published Date: 1/18/2019
Iowa Mayor Charged For Growing 18 Marijuana Plants in Her Home
The police arrived at the Jamaica, Iowa mayor’s home at 4:20 in the afternoon on Wednesday. The post Iowa Mayor Charged For Growing 18 Marijuana…
Friday, January 18, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Friday, January 18, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana In The U.S. Virgin Islands (Marijuana Moment) // Connecticut Marijuana Legalization Bill Has A Huge Cosponsor List (Marijuana Moment) // DeSantis asks Legislature to end marijuana smoking ban (The Ledger) Today’s headlines are brought […]
Chronicle AM: Federal MedMJ Research Bill Re-Filed, VA Marijuana Reform Bills Killed, More… (1/17/19)
A federal medical marijuana research bill has been refiled without a bothersome provision, Wisconsin's new Democratic governor now supports marijuana legalization, a Virginia House panel…
Governor of Florida Pushing to Lift Ban on Smokeable Marijuana
Will Floridians soon have smokeable cannabis? The post Governor of Florida Pushing to Lift Ban on Smokeable Marijuana appeared first on High Times.
Are Unlicensed Operators Accessing California’s Legal Cannabis Market?
Unlicensed cannabis businesses are trying to infiltrate California’s legal cannabis market. The post Are Unlicensed Operators Accessing California’s Legal Cannabis Market? appeared first on High…
California Lawyers Clarify That Home Pot Deliveries are Legal State-Wide
California officials today clarified an important and highly controversial rule. The post California Lawyers Clarify That Home Pot Deliveries are Legal State-Wide appeared first on…
Marijuana Legalization Bill Killed by Virginia Lawmakers
The bills were struck down a week after the governor called for the decriminalization of marijuana in the state. The post Marijuana Legalization Bill Killed…
Medical Cannabis Raked in Nearly $70K in Tax Revenue in Oklahoma in December
Oklahoma patients pay one of the highest tax rates on medical cannabis in the country. The post Medical Cannabis Raked in Nearly $70K in Tax…
Thursday, January 17, 2019 Headlines | Marijuana Today Daily News
Marijuana Today Daily Headlines Thursday, January 17, 2019 | Curated by host Shea Gunther // Michigan medical marijuana licensing board allows dispensaries to temporarily reopen (WXYZ 7 ABC) // Pot deliveries OK’d into Calif. communities that ban sales (Las Vegas Sun (AP)) // The Marijuana Billionaire Who Doesn’t Smoke Weed (Fortune) These headlines are brought […]
El Chapo wanted the Hells Angels to kill ‘Catboy,’ a Canadian trafficker he suspected of stealing his money
Court revelations by El Chapo’s henchman show the inner workings of the kingpin’s cartel — and just how close a Canadian may have been to…
New Bill Would Allow Medical Marijuana in New Mexico Schools
Senate Bill 204 will help students who rely on medical cannabis for their health. The post New Bill Would Allow Medical Marijuana in New Mexico…