cannabis

From growers to investors, the marijuana industry has most everyone seeing green. According to cannabis research firm ArcView, legal weed sales are expected to grow in North America by 26% a year through 2021, yielding a nearly $22 billion market. Of course, that could be touching the tip of...

"Winter is coming," murmur House of Stark characters in "Game of Thrones." So is recreational pot in Massachusetts. Has your community taken its measure? It's an issue that should bring the same laser-focused attention for the Valley as the apprehensions about a harsh season bring to the...

Hello everyone! I am Buddah Walkie. That is my codename. I just thought I'd add... I am a grower. I have been growing for a few years now. I am no way a professional. I am a medical patient within my state of residence. I live in the United States of America. I am allowed 12 plants by state...

The Government of the Northwest Territories released its proposed plan for the control and distribution of legal cannabis in the N.W.T. on Friday. The plan will form the basis of legislation to be introduced to the Legislative Assembly for debate during the February sitting. The territorial...

Police discovered a Llanelli man was growing cannabis plants after carrying out a search warrant at his home. Matthew James Cooper's Maengwynne home was raided by officers on August 23, who found 1.05 grams of cannabis in his living room. And in an upstairs bedroom, they found eight...

An expert on medical cannabis is set to host a lecture next week on the myths associated with the drug. Marcia Williams, from the University of Technology, Jamaica, has made numerous presentations and written several articles on the subject. Dr Williams will be joined in the presentation...

Over a decade ago, British father Daniel Holmes was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in Corradino Correctional Facility for growing five cannabis plants in his flat in Gozo. His flatmate, Barry Lee, who was arrested alongside him, committed suicide while under arrest and awaiting sentencing...

Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the world and with your jolt of caffeine, you may also get a little buzz. And as marijuana becomes legal in more and more states, the cannabis industry is looking for new ways to cash in. You can’t find these coffee pods at the grocery store. Brew...

The Hanford City Council met Tuesday and a final decision was made to award cannabis permits to three companies to be located in Hanford's Industrial Park. There were also recognitions from the police department and several closed session decisions. Cannabis permits Council voted...

In fields across Switzerland the harvest time for cannabis is coming to an end, and workers are distributing the crop to shops in France and Switzerland. Soon, the plants could be available across much of Europe. The man behind the operation is 31-year-old Jonas Duclos, a former banker, and...

The marijuana industry is budding, and investors are really beginning to take notice. According to Cowen & Co., legal marijuana sales in the U.S. have the opportunity to reach $50 billion annually by 2026, with cannabis research firm ArcView projecting compound annual growth of 26% in North...

Vaping, smoking, dabbing, shoving special brownies in your face – there’s no shortage of ways to partake in cannabis culture. But sipping weed is poised to become the next big thing. Constellation Brands recently announced plans to pour almost $200 million into a Canadian marijuana grower with...

An upcoming case before the Supreme Court of Canada could force provincial governments to rethink their proposed cannabis regulations. In a matter of weeks, the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in the case of Gerard Comeau, a New Brunswick man fighting against provincial liquor...

If The Man's plan becomes reality next summer, recreational pot use will really only be legal for homeowners. The province has already said that public consumption of the soon-to-be-legal plant will be banned. Where will we smoke in the Big Smoke? In September, Toronto's Municipal Licensing...

Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it intends to use its ownership of greenhouse design firm Larssen Ltd. to pressure other cannabis producers to enter partnerships that will further its aggressive growth plans. In a news release, the Alberta-based cannabis producer said Larssen is involved with more...

There are very few topics the masses can agree on, but the one thing uniting people this time of the year is the dread of a drama-filled Thanksgiving, complete with political spats and alcohol-spurred disputes. Some might find comfort in online venting via the Thanksgiving Drama Reddit...

Hi everybody! I'm new here so let me introduce myself... I'm a home-grower since 2013 and a cannabis passionate and recreational user since... forever :cheertwo: I started my growing experience with a completely homemade growbox and very little knowledge of cannabis cultivation, but a lot of...

Health Canada is proposing an expansion to the current system of licenses and permits for the cultivation and sale of cannabis that aims to encourage smaller growers to participate in an industry that has thus far been dominated by just four to five major licensed producers. The ministry's...

Boutique hotel group Standard International and cannabis-infused confection maker Lord Jones have announced a partnership that includes opening a retail shop in the lobby of the Standard Hollywood early next year. There are also plans to create co-branded THC-derived products and expand to...

Amid all the hype for recreational marijuana use, it's easy to forget that cannabis and its related plants are also popular for their medicinal effects. Seattle-based RightSciences is taking full advantage of those traits by using cannabis plants in its pain-relieving patches. The company...