Toronto cops bust six following illegal dispensary raid

Six people were arrested by the Toronto Police Service (TPS) after officers raided an illegal dispensary earlier this week and found cannabis and psilocybin products. The Nov. 28 seizure followed TPS officers kicking off...

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Brampton man arrested after police find gun and ganja during traffic stop at parking lot

Police officers patrolling Brampton, Ont.’s streets this past weekend were likely surprised to find a loaded gun and cannabis in a vehicle parked in a parking lot located in the heart of the city. Man believed to be smoking...

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Colombia approves bill to legalize cannabis

Colombia appears to be the next country on its way to cannabis legalization. This past week, lawmakers approved a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana, earning almost unanimous support. The move represents a first step...

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Colorado Springs Recreational Cannabis Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot

Activists intent on legalizing recreational pot sales in Colorado Springs, Colorado cleared a significant hurdle this week with the announcement that two related adult-use cannabis sales voter initiatives have qualified for...

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Medical cannabis can help treat symptoms of irritable bowel disease, study finds

A new study looking into the effects of cannabis on irritable bowel disease (IBD) has revealed some good news: Patients who used marijuana experienced fewer symptoms of IBD than those who didn’t. IBD encapsulates two conditions:...

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Switzerland to Lift Ban on Medical Cannabis

The Switzerland government announced on June 22 that it will lift the ban on medical cannabis, as according to an amendment to the Swiss Narcotics Act that parliament approved in March 2021. According to Agence France Presse,...

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Veterans and cannabis: What the U.S. law is now and where it might be headed

It is well-known and generally accepted that active duty military service members in the U.S. cannot partake in even the slightest bit of THC. But what about once they retire? The subject of U.S. military veterans and their...

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He tried to send half-kilogram of cannabis to his parents in a lavender-scented package

Apparently, tis the season to go easy on those who would send almost 500 grams of illegal cannabis, albeit lavender-scented to dampen the skunky scent, as a “gift” for one’s parents in the family home. Per an article...

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Voters in Maryland and Missouri ready to green light recreational cannabis

Voters in Maryland and Missouri have said “yes” to joining the about 20 other states and districts in the U.S. that have green lit recreational cannabis. That desire became official last night (or at least was solidly...

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Ontario police find $2.6M of illegal cannabis in commercial building

Four Toronto residents reportedly have been charged with cultivating, propagating or harvesting cannabis plants outside their home after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found 2,600-plus illegal plants in a commercial...

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Kentucky House Passes Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical cannabis, only one week after the proposal was advanced by a key legislative committee. The measure, House Bill 136, was passed by the House...

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Idaho Plans for Medical Cannabis Legalization on the Ballot in 2024

A non-profit organization called Kind Idaho, which was originally founded in 2021, recently announced that it would be pushing for an initiative to legalize medical cannabis in 2024. Kind Idaho has between now and April...

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Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis

A proposed bill that would have brought greater regulation to cannabis use in the country was withdrawn by lawmakers in Thailand on Wednesday, the latest attempt by the government to get a handle on a burgeoning marijuana...

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Why was cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre kidnapped and shot to death?

Some argue it was a botched robbery attempt; others say the act was premeditated murder. Whatever may be the reason, the specifics of why and how Tushar Atre was killed still remain unknown. Although the incident took place...

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Smoking weed more expensive than cigarettes in the U.S.

Smoking cannabis over a lifetime in the U.S. seems to be more expensive than cigarettes, but is less pricey than vaping e-cigarettes, suggests a recently released analysis by a U.S. law firm. Weiss and Paarz, a U.S.-based...

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Senators Call on AG Merrick Garland to Decriminalize Cannabis

Two U.S. senators recently sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. In the letter, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Senator Elizabeth...

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Tobacco, cannabis and hash seized after suspected drone drop at Kingston prison

Staff vigilance and security checks were once again been credited with discovering contraband, including cannabis, found last week at the Joyceville Institution and believed to have been delivered by drone. While carrying...

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North Dakota Will Vote on Recreational Weed Legalization in November

State officials in North Dakota announced on Monday that an initiative to legalize cannabis for adults has qualified for the ballot and will appear before voters in the November general election. New Approach North Dakota,...

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Five men in the U.K. sentenced after cannabis farm worth $836K discovered

Five of the seven men convicted in connection with a huge illegal cannabis farm worth an estimated $836,000 have been sentenced. Handed down in late August and early September, three men — aged 33, 22 and 25 — pleaded...

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Gigantic joint debuts just in time for the holidays

People in the U.S. take their Thanksgiving celebrations seriously, with many taking a vacation day Friday to stretch the festivities into a four-day weekend, so what better way to chill out during the coming holiday season...

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2,000 cannabis plants found inside vehicle trying to avoid RIDE check

An Ontario driver who opted out of a mandatory RIDE stop by fleeing the scene was quickly caught along with the 2,000 cannabis plants that were inside his vehicle. Officers with the Norfolk County arm of the Ontario Provincial...

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U.S. Army turns to hemp for sniper uniforms

Members of the U.S. armed forces can’t use hemp, even in products as innocuous as shampoo, but army snipers could someday be covered in the wonder fibre if a request for information (RFI) exploring its suitability for uniforms...

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Company Sues Detroit Over New Recreational Pot Ordinance

A Michigan cannabis retailer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Detroit over a newly passed ordinance that took effect last month. The Detroit News reports that the suit was “brought by four House of Dank dispensaries—each...

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Lawyer successfully argues newly eased penalties in Dubai should apply for woman caught with cannabis at airport

A 39-year-old South American woman found with 61 grams of cannabis was reportedly cleared of drug charges that previously could have landed her in prison. The weed was discovered on the first-time offender after she arrived...

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Why are some U.S. workers banned from investing in cannabis?

Even with many U.S. states legalizing recreational cannabis, there are still several careers that prohibit buying and using marijuana. After all, the plant is still a Schedule I substance at the federal level. While these...

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These two U.S. states got more tax money from cannabis than from alcohol or cigarettes

With every new year, legal cannabis states provide support that the plant is a good source of income. Indeed, in fiscal year 2022, the states of Washington and Colorado had more revenue from cannabis sales than from alcohol...

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Nearly 10,000 kilograms of cannabis seized in raids across 12 states in Nigeria

A pregnant woman in Nigeria has landed in hot water after being found with cannabis. Fifty-six blocks of illegal cannabis, weighing about 31 kilograms, were recovered from a man and a married pregnant woman in Potiskum, the...

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India-based company to offer sanitary pads made from cannabis plants

Himalayan Hemp has set its sights on the twin goals of serving women and helping the environment by developing sanitary pads made from cannabis. Calling itself “the world’s first hemp co-operative focused on creating...

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Feds to look at public-health impact of cannabis legalization in mandated review

OTTAWA — Federal ministers are expected to launch a long-awaited review of the government’s cannabis legislation today. The Liberals lifted a century-long prohibition on the recreational use and sale of cannabis in October...

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A pot store in Toronto has been locked out by landlord for failure to pay over $8,000 in rent

Cannabis retailers continue to face challenges ranging from excessive taxes to ballooning competition and that situation has spurred some pot shops to close their doors, sometimes involuntarily. One such case recently occurred...

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Legalization Opponents Sue To Block Initiative From Missouri Ballot

A coalition of groups opposed to drug reform efforts has filed a lawsuit to block an initiative to legalize recreational pot from the Missouri ballot, arguing the measure did not meet constitutional requirements and failed...

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Democrats push President Biden on cannabis reform ahead of midterms

As the U.S. midterm elections edge closer, Democrats believe they have a window to push their agenda for cannabis reform. Per The Hill, Democrats are pressuring President Joe Biden, trying to figure out what’s possible...

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Cops smoke out weed hidden in fire extinguisher

Singapore police recently got all fired up after making several drug-related scores in the city-state, including busting a resident with about six kilograms of cannabis and other drugs concealed in three fire extinguishers. The...

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