Sunday, September 30, 2018

Almost 20,000 People Have Applied for ‘Cannabis Connoisseur’ Job Posting

Ever since a Toronto company put out a job posting to test marijuana, applications have been flying in from across the country, says marijuana business AHLOT. The job posting went up 10 days ago. The pitch: Join Toronto-based marijuana company, AHLOT, to be part of their cannabis curation committee. Vice-president Martin Strazovec says the number of applications has been overwhelming. - Read the entire article at Global News.

Ontario Could See Up to 1,000 Private Pot Shops After Cannabis Legalization

Ontario could have up to 1,000 private pot shops after recreational cannabis is legalized, the province's Progressive Conservatives said Thursday, significantly more stores than planned under the previous Liberal government. While introducing legislation to create a regulatory regime for cannabis sales, the government said it expected a flood of applications from those looking to run the private stores that will open next April and noted that they would be vetted very carefully by the province's…

Student’s Suspension for Smelling of Pot Provides Whiff of What’s Ahead for Schools After Legalization

On the first day of school, Tony stood outside the main office, in a lineup of students, waiting to pick up his timetable. He left with a three-day suspension slip. The reason? A vice-principal at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School in Rexdale smelled marijuana. “I was stunned,” recalled the 16-year-old, whose real name the Star agreed to withhold. “I said, ‘I haven’t been smoking’ … I asked her if she wanted to check my…

Buzz in the Air at Winnipeg Cannabis Expo With Pot Legalization Looming

The countdown is on. With pot legalization less than three weeks away, hundreds of Winnipeggers poured into the RBC Convention Centre for the Cannabis and Hemp Expo to clear up any haze they had regarding marijuana. “The goal is to educate the public and connect consumers with different cannabis groups as well as connect the industry,” show manager Kevin Blackburn said. And the public had a lot to choose from as more than 50 exhibitors…

Why Main Stream Media is Still Anti-Pot

Where the Free Press was supposed to be a way for the people to hold the government accountable, the corporate structure of modern day media turned the Free Press into a mouthpiece for political agendas.

Totem Vaporizers -Review And Tutorial

If you are looking for a brand new vaping experience, it may be time to give the Totem Vaporizer a try. Totem Vaporizers are those that allow you to place different flavored ‘totems’ together, so that you can create and build a unique flavor that’s perfect for you.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

You Can Bring Your Weed to the LA Airport Now

LAX is totally cool with passengers packing it in their carry-ons—but if it's illegal where you land, that's on you. It looks like travelers in Los Angeles won't have to cram their weed inside balled-up socks or stash it in their ibuprofen bottles next time they fly—because LAX is totally chill about bringing pot into the airport now, ABC 13 reports. This week, Los Angeles International Airport posted a new marijuana policy on its website,…

Vancouver Officers Free to Smoke Pot, So Long as they Arrive ‘Fit for Duty,’ Police Board Says

With just weeks to go before legalization, the Vancouver Police Board approved on Wednesday a set of regulations for officers’ use of cannabis. As per recommendations laid out in an August report by the Vancouver Police Department, the board rejected a 24-hour pre-shift period of abstinence in favour of a standard that simply states officers must arrive to work “fit for duty.” Implementing a 24-hour abstinence period is less than ideal, the August report states,…

Where The Greens Are At: CBD and Concentrates are Hot Markets

However, the hemp-derived CBD market could eclipse the overall cannabis market. Cannabidiol products are valued for their powerful therapeutic properties without the high, due to the absence of psychoactive THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

Mixing Cannabis With Tobacco Has One Surprising Impact On Your Brain

A study conducted by the University College London found similar results – but they found that while mixing cannabis and tobacco could be good for the brain, it isn’t good for the heart.

5 Reasons to Buy from an Online Headshop

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As Marijuana and CBD have become more and more popular due to the health benefits from using both, there has been a higher demand for products that allow one to enjoy the benefits of their concentrates and herb. An Online Headshop is a great place to shop from when looking for these kinds of products. There are tons of awesome products that can be found on an online headshop, such as bongs, dab rigs, grinders, vaporizers,…

Friday, September 28, 2018

Cypress Hill and Bhang to Launch Rare Cannabis Products in Coordination with Highly Anticipated Elephants on Acid Album

Bhang Corporation and Cypress Hill announced today that their joint venture, CHB (Cypress Hill Bhang) is launching two collector’s edition cannabis products this week with the release of Cypress Hill’s long-awaited studio album, Elephants on Acid. Scott Van Rixel, CEO of Bhang, commented: “We are proud of the Bhang-Cypress Hill collaboration. It has successfully resulted in products that reflect the band’s identity and vision. Every other week some group or entertainer approached Bhang wanting to license themselves and it…

10 Unusual Ways to Consume Cannabis

Marijuana users have always been crafty, but as cannabis becomes more mainstream and less stigmatized, the opportunities for innovation have exploded. Most people still prefer to get high the old school way (pipes, bongs and joints, for example), but companies are coming up with increasingly creative ways to get a buzz on. Also, for medical users, this kind of innovation allows people to get symptom relief without hacking up a lung or getting stoned every…

Some Air Canada Employees to Be Banned From Using Pot On- and Off-Duty

Air Canada said some of its employees will be banned from using marijuana both on- and off-duty despite recreational use becoming legal in Canada next month. The company said it has revised its alcohol and drug policy to include cannabis ahead of legalization on Oct. 17. “The safety of our customers and employees is our [...]

DEA Reschedules Some Forms of CBD to Schedule 5 (What the #$%@ Does That Mean??)

Schedule 5 drugs require prescriptions, without which it’s still considered illegal. The DEA scheduling definitions say that drugs listed as a Schedule 5 substance have low addiction risks and usually apply to pain killers, antitussive, antidiarrheal medicines.

Why are Canadians Saying They Aren't Ready For October 17th?

He adds that the Kamloops shop is only the beginning, and he expects several shops both public and private to open soon after legalization is official. Farnworth also says that on October 17, more private shops may open, considering that BC got around 115 paid applications for shops.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Calgary Police Officers Banned From Consuming Legal Marijuana Even on Days Off

Police union unhappy with policy issued to all officers last Friday. Calgary police officers will not be allowed to consume marijuana once it's legalized even on their days off — and the union representing members is unhappy, saying the service "took the easy way out." The abstinence directive was issued to CPS staff on Friday less than four weeks before recreational marijuana is legalized across the country. "Sworn members who are qualified to use firearms…

Ontario Government to Allow Pot Smoking Wherever Tobacco Smoking Allowed

Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted, the Progressive Conservative government said Wednesday, loosening rules established by the previous Liberal regime. The government will also not put a cap on pot shops when it starts licensing and regulating the province's private cannabis retail marketplace, and municipalities will have until January to opt out of hosting the stores. The details were announced by Ontario Attorney General Caroline…

Are Terpenes The Next Big Thing? Why Your Nose Should Care About Terpenes

Terpenes are the compounds that give the cannabis plant its smell, odor, and flavor. These aromatic compounds are all found in plant essential oils, and are responsible for the diesel-like aroma of Sour Diesel, or the lemony flavor of Lemon Haze.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Seattle Will Vacate More Than 500 Convictions for Marijuana Possession, Saying They Unfairly Impact People of Color

CBD Oil in America: Predicting the Future of CBD Oil In the U.S. and Canada

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Cannabis is one of the fastest growing industries in North America. It’s right up there with wind power and AI. 25 years ago, almost all cannabis was purchased from a black market source. Today, legal marijuana has overtaken sales numbers for video games, and brands such as Oreos and Pringles. And it’s creeping up quickly on cigarette and beer sales. But, this, you may not know: Hemp products such as CBD oil are growing even…

5 Tips for Making Better Edibles at Home

Cannabis edibles are a nutritious and undercover way to enjoy your favorite strain, but the process can seem more than a little intimidating to DIY. Here are important tips for creating high-quality edibles that are not only effective but guaranteed to taste great. About Edibles Cannabis is a very healthy plant to add to your diet. The leaves and flowers provide protein, fiber, antioxidants and many vitamins and minerals. Ingesting it either raw or cooked…

DaVinci MIQRO – Your Guide to the new Davinci Vaporizer

The new DaVinci MIQRO certainly, lives up to its name, with its compact features – 8 cm tall by just over 3 cm wide, it has a depth of 2cm – it is perfect for hiding in the palm of your hand.

Get Paid $50 An Hour To Smoke Weed For This Company (Yes, It’s A Real Job!)

AHLOT, which stands for A Higher Level Of Thinking, is hiring “expert-level connoisseurs” for its Cannabis Curation Committee (CCC).

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Baked Goods: Cooking With Cannabis Oil

When recreational cannabis becomes legal on Oct. 17, pot infused edibles will not be included. That will come with legislation sometime in 2019. The Canadian edibles sector is expected to hit somewhere between $12 and $22 billion once the market is in full swing. Until then, you won’t be able to buy edibles in store and any (waking and) baking will have to happen at home. From salads and smoothies to morning glory muffins, cannabis…

Marijuana Arrests are Increasing Despite Legalization, New FBI Data Shows

Marijuana arrests are rising in the U.S., even as more states legalize cannabis. There is now an average of one marijuana bust roughly every 48 seconds, according to a new FBI report released on Monday. The increase in marijuana arrests—659,700 in 2017, compared to 653,249 in 2016—is driven by enforcement against people merely possessing the drug as opposed to selling or growing it, the data shows. Last year, there were 599,282 marijuana possession arrests in…

Use Your Credit Card to Buy Weed in Canada? Get Banned For Life From the USA

This also means that Canadians may be put in a compromising situation at the border when, if asked by a US border guard if they smoke pot, they can be banned for life – but the other choice is to also deny it. In doing so, if found guilty, this could also mean getting banned for life.

Cannabis Use Reduces Risk For Emphysema

A recent study published early this year revealed that long-term cannabis use isn’t linked to a decrease in lung functioning. In fact, the study says that it may actually reduce the risk for developing emphysema.

How Colleges and Cannabis Companies Are Working Together to Create Pot Training Programs

The cannabis industry is in desperate need of trained workers as legalization looms. British Columbia’s Okanagan College has a mandate to serve the interests of businesses in its community. So when licensed cannabis producer Sunniva started building a greenhouse and manufacturing facility in the region, the company reached out to the school in the hopes of forming a partnership. Sunniva knew it would need to hire 200-plus employees for their launch in 2019 and they…

It’s Not Just Cannabis Stocks — Salaries and Jobs in Legal Weed are Climbing Too

The internet was agog at skyrocketing cannabis stock prices last week. And while those have been fluctuating, jobs and salaries in the legal marijuana industry have been climbing steadily as states continue to legalize medical or recreational use. Cannabis jobs are on the rise and salaries are increasing, according to a new report by the California-based employment agency Vangst. Those figures are set to grow further as capital continues to flow into the industry and…

Monday, September 24, 2018

Get To Know The World’s Most Famous Cannabis Strains

But there will always be famous, legendary strains. Names that you always see in dispensaries around the country, names that are considered classics.

5 Incredible Benefits Of CBD For Your Brain

Many feel that CBD may be the supplement of the future because of its powerful ability to heal and restore wellness without the psychoactive properties of the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in cannabis.

Cannabis Consumption Among Baby Boomers Have Doubled

The study’s findings also suggest that a partial increase in cannabis use among older and middle-aged adults may be due to more recommendations from a doctor.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

How to Spot Bull$&!@ Marijuana Studies

he next thing you’ll want to be looking for are keywords that indicate that there is no solid evidence for their findings. For instance, “Marijuana could cause X problem…”.

Shoppers Drug Mart Now a Licensed Medical Marijuana Producer

Shoppers Drug Mart has received Health Canada’s approval to be a licensed medical marijuana producer, opening the door for the pharmacy giant to dispense medical cannabis to patients. This comes after Shoppers in October 2016 applied to Health Canada to become a licensed medical marijuana producer. “As trusted medication experts, we believe pharmacists have an important role to play in the safe and informed use of medical cannabis, and this is the first step in…

Toronto Company Offers Cash to ‘Cannabis Connoisseurs’ to Smoke

Toronto-based company AHLOT is offering up to $1,000 a month to 5 pot aficionados. Getting paid to smoke pot is no longer a toker's daydream. A cannabis firm is looking to hire five pot aficionados from across the country to sample the company's wares and get paid to do it. Toronto-based company AHLOT is offering up to $1,000 a month to five "cannabis connoisseurs" to sample various strains of marijuana. - Read the entire article…

Saturday, September 22, 2018

What Canadian Military And Vets Can Expect By October 17

The Canadian government just released a directive detailing the new cannabis policy which will apply to service members once recreational cannabis is legalized in October.

The European Cannabis News Update

It also revealed that cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug, with 24% admitting to use it in their lifetime, 6.5% in the last year, and 3.7% within the last month.

Friday, September 21, 2018

A Severely Epileptic 3-Year-Old Was Refused Medical Cannabis That Could Stop His 120 Seizures a Day

Ilmarie Braun says her son is being failed by the expert panel set up to review applications for medicinal cannabis. The mother of a severely epileptic three-year-old boy who has up to 120 seizures a day has accused the Government of failing him after he was refused the right to use medical cannabis. Ilmarie Braun says the expert Government panel set up to grant licence applications is just “paying lip service” to the families of…

Women Carving Out Their Own Space in the Cannabis Conversation

Katie Pringle knew long before she got into the cannabis industry herself that its culture did not cater particularly well to women. But as she prepared to conduct focus groups last year ahead of launching her own female-focused cannabis company, even she was surprised by how poorly women were served in the market. She went [...]

Cocaine Then, Cannabis Now: How Coca-Cola Capitalizes On Drugs For Beverages

Coke and Aurora released separate statements, with each of them saying that they were indeed interested in developing CBD-infused drinks, although refused to comment on specific details.

When to Harvest Cannabis for Top Yielding Buds!

During the last two weeks of flowering, flushing should begin to get rid of any built-up nutrients. When access to nutrients is blocked, the plant begins to use the stored food reserves.

Estee Lauder Joins Budding Cannabis Beauty Industry

Although some THC may be absorbed by the receptors on your skin because it enters the bloodstream, it can only do so in trace amounts, and won’t give you the same kind of high that you experience when smoking or eating cannabis products with THC.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Cooking With Cannabis Growing in Popularity as Users Seek More Than Just a Sugar High

The first time Holly Hukill tried to make cannabis-infused desserts it was, in her own words, “a complete disaster.” “I burned the butter,” said Hukill, product development director at Serra, a Portland, Oregon-based weed dispensary. “And the cookies were just awful.” Making your own edibles, Hukill explained, requires a lot of trial and error. Early on in her cannabis-cooking career, there were times she got too stoned to drive. “Sampling so many iterations of the…

Cannabis Lounges Aren’t on the Table in Alberta — Yet. Here’s How They’re Shaping Up Elsewhere

Letting cannabis users light up without smoke blowing into other people’s faces is a dilemma governments from coast to coast are facing. With Alberta butting out the idea of smoke lounges for now, proprietors in jurisdictions such as Ontario, British Columbia, and the U.S. state of Colorado have taken bold steps to demonstrate how such facilities can work. And some, like Tiara Sillet, are already paying their bills off of the idea. Sillet and her…

Is Cannabis Legalization Widening The Racial Disparity Gap?

There are more new organizations forming to foster diversity in the cannabis workplace, creating a platform for people of color to speak up

Lobster Baked: Maine Lobsters Getting Stoned Before Their Last Goodbye

The staff and management at the lobster shake read about cannabinoid receptors in invertebrates, and decided to set up a makeshift cardboard “hotbox” in order to see if they could get THC and CBD into the lobsters through cannabis smoke.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Grassroots Expo in Vancouver

CANNABIS CULTURE - Sept 15th and 16th saw the Grassroots Expo happening in downtown Vancouver at SFU  Harbour Centre, put on by the good people at the Georgia Straight with Aurora listed as a *Co-Presenter and Groundwork, some of the other sponsors included Tweed, Crop King Seeds, Weeds Glass and Gifts, Kwanten Polytechnic University, Choom, Mackie Research Capital Corporation, to name a few. The Grassroots Expo is geared towards the Cannabis Curious as it’s billed for the event, the general theme is a…

America’s Youngest Black Woman Dispensary Owner : Hope Wiseman

CANNABIS CULTURE - Born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Hope Wiseman is passionate about her community. A graduate of Spelman College, where she received a Bachelor's in Economics. She is now a trailblazer for women of color wanting to enter the emerging market of medical cannabis. This passion has now bloomed into here latest venture, dispensary Mary & Main. Hope cites her time as co-founder of her Alma Mater's Habitat for Humanity chapter…

Is Tilray Stock Up 800% Because Peter Thiel Knows Trump is Going to Legalize Cannabis?

Pete Thiel would know exactly what Donald Trump is thinking about cannabis legalization and would be an adviser Trump would call on for such a subject.

The Smart Way To Germinate Your Cannabis Seeds (BONUS HACK)

Germinating or sprouting cannabis seeds can be as easy as using a saucer and cotton wool to peat pellets. Germination is how to get your seeds to sprout.

Parents Regain Custody Of Epileptic Teen Taken Away For Using Pot

Had it not been for me and my husband, my son would have long been dead. Authorities want to argue legality instead of taking care of the kid.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

This Oil Infusion Appliance is the Kitchenaid of Cannabis

While private pop-up dinners, farm-to-table feasts and Insta-famous chefs are ruling the cannabis cuisine scene right now, LEVO is changing the game for curious home cooks. First launched in 2017, the appliance makes the infusion of oil and butter from dry cannabis flower as easy as the touch of a button and now, the company is readying for the release of the LEVO II—an even more streamlined experience packed with improved features and innovative technology.…