Articles tagged with "government"
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BC funding initiative to usher legacy growers into legal industry
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on November 22, 2019Read moreThe province’s social development and poverty reduction ministry announced $675,000 in funding over two years aimed at helping independent businesses transition into the legal cannabis market.
Yukon’s first cannabis store to close on anniversary of legalization
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on October 15, 2019Read moreActing as a buffer between legalization and private retail in the province, government run Cannabis Yukon was only temporary.
Northern Canadians Unlikely to Benefit From New Record-Suspension Bill
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on August 19, 2019Read moreDue to expenses, difficulty of filing, and the potential of multiple charges, Bill C-93’s ‘no-cost record suspensions’ aren’t necessarily free.
5 Wacky Canadian Cannabis Laws You Didn’t Know Existed
Harrison Jordan - Published on June 11, 2019Read moreCannabis might be legal in Canada, but these obscure laws might surprise you.
Canadian Government Earmarks $24.5M for Cannabis Research Projects
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on May 29, 2019Read moreThrough the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Bill Blair announced federal funding intentions that focus on research and education.
Edibles Unlikely to Launch in Canadian Market Until 2020
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on May 16, 2019Read moreThe Canadian government is set to legalize edibles by Oct. 17 but don’t expect an automatic unveiling on store shelves the next day.
Vets Lobby to Expand Canadian Cannabis Laws to Include Pets
The Canadian Press - Published on May 15, 2019Read moreVeterinarians want to prescribe medical cannabis to their pet patients, helping owners navigate health issues and improve quality of life.
StatsCan: Over Half a Million Canadians Use Cannabis at Work
Jack Choros - Published on May 14, 2019Read moreMore Canadians are admitting that they’re consuming cannabis before they clock in.
Wanted: New Massachusetts Marijuana Inspector
The Associated Press - Published on November 7, 2017Read moreMassachusetts is looking for an inspector for the state’s newest crop: cannabis.
‘Cool Hispanics’ Billboard Continues Tradition of Horrible Anti-Drug Ads
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 26, 2017Read moreIs that ‘Hispanics Are Cool’ ad the worst teen cannabis prevention campaign ever? You decide: Here are some classic awful ads (and a few that got it right).