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Women in weed: The trials and triumphs of working in Canadian cannabis
Elianna Lev - Published on March 6, 2020Read moreWe asked six female leaders about what it’s actually like working in weed in Canada.
Inside Toronto’s cannabis-friendly sex club
Elianna Lev - Published on February 12, 2020Read moreToronto’s Oasis Aqualounge offers a safe, inclusive space for couples and singles looking to explore their sexual fantasies—and get high at the same time.
Considerations for healthier cannabis consumption
Elianna Lev - Published on January 3, 2020Read moreNew year, new start, new you? Expert tips for cultivating healthier cannabis habits, as well as recognizing—and managing—problematic use.
Acclaimed Illustrator Reveals the Secrets of Great Cannabis Packaging
Elianna Lev - Published on February 23, 2018Read more“Around the time of putting ideas together (for Lemon Haze), I was in and out of a lot antique stores,” says Ben Frey.
How the Hippocratic Oath Drove This Doctor to Speak Up About Medical Cannabis
Elianna Lev - Published on February 20, 2018Read moreDr. Michael Verbora spent six years in medical school, during which only 30 minutes were devoted to learning about cannabis. Now he’s fighting to change that, one conversation at a time.
Canadian Health Insurer Announces Groundbreaking Medical Cannabis Plan
Elianna Lev - Published on February 15, 2018Read moreSun Life Assurance Co. of Canada announced that members who qualify will have the choice to sign up for an extended-health care plan that insures medicinal marijuana.
Meet the 24-Year-Old Fighting for Canadian Cannabis Patients’ Rights
Elianna Lev - Published on February 13, 2018Read moreDriven by his teenage battle to access medicinal cannabis, Jonathan Zaid founded Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM) in 2014, and has been helping Canadian patients find affordable medicinal cannabis ever since.
Saskatchewan to Sell Cannabis Through Private Retailers With ‘Good Character’
Elianna Lev - Published on January 9, 2018Read moreThe Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority will issue up to 60 cannabis retail permits to private retail outlets in as many as 40 municipalities and First Nation communities across the province.
Abi Roach, Grey-Market Cannapreneur, Preps for the Legal Future
Elianna Lev - Published on January 5, 2018Read more“Nothing I’ve ever done has been legal and nothing I’ve ever done has been illegal,” says the founder of Toronto’s longest-running cannabis lounge. “Where there’s a will there’s a way.”
Cannabis and Mental Health: It’s Complicated
Elianna Lev - Published on December 20, 2017Read moreAre those with mental illness using cannabis to help with symptoms, or does cannabis use cause and exacerbate those symptoms? How do substance-abuse issues figure in? Elianna Lev investigates.