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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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).
