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Nearly all provinces have rules in place barring pot producers and retailers from collaborating. As legal sales of cannabis show signs of flattening in Canada, the industry is urging provinces to loosen rules that ban pot producers and retailers from collaborating on promotions. Nearly all provinces

Highland Park Residents File Lawsuit to Stop Sale of Legal Weed, Citing Health and Safety Concerns. Some residents of a New Jersey borough say they don’t want their neighborhoods to become destinations for pot smokers, so they’ve filed a lawsuit attempting to stop the sale of legal weed in town —

Global cannabis powerhouse Curaleaf is leaving Maine’s recreational cannabis market as it continues efforts to improve the company’s profitability. Curaleaf, one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, is exiting the adult-use cannabis retail market in Maine with the sale of its licensed

New Jersey’s cannabis market is charging customers less and bringing in more revenue, but frustrated medical patients feel like they’re being left behind. Cannabis is predicted to be a billion dollar industry this year, and initial sales have been brisk, according to Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Study Shows Concern Over Teen Use of Delta-8 THC. A national survey of more than 2,000 high school seniors across the country found that more than 11% used a drug called delta-8 THC in the past year. The psychoactive compound is derived from hemp, and often called "diet weed' or "weed lite." It's

Senior Citizen Advocates for CBD and Medical Marijuana to Alleviate Pain and Improve Quality of Life. Tucker Jasso, 60, says she would take up way more than the recommended dose of ibuprofen for pain she sustained by “having a really fun life,” referring to several injuries she sustained while

VP Kamala Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform with Rapper Fat Joe and Pardoned Individuals at White House Event. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday plans to gather rapper Fat Joe and several people pardoned by the Biden administration for marijuana-related convictions for a White

Germany's Impending Cannabis Legalization: Winners and Challenges in the Industry. Grass, weed, cannabis: Smoking dope is set to become legal in Germany. It's unclear when the new law will come into force, but it's already apparent who will benefit financially — and who won't. Dirk Rehahn isn't

Does the rise of cannabis-infused drinks mean the downfall of wine, beer and spirits? Kathleen Willcox investigates. Remember bong hits and blunts? Not too long ago, cannabis culture was deeply embedded in the counter-culture. The perception was that cannabis was for hippies and hip hoppers, and all

Runners and Scientists Are Racing To Find Out More and more amateur runners are turning to cannabis as a way to enhance their running experience — Is it working? n a cold winter evening in Brooklyn, New York, a group of runners gathered to begin their weekly group run. But before they started their

Minnesota Cannabis Retail Sales Timeline Uncertain Amid Regulatory Challenges. Minnesota probably won’t meet its goal of launching full-scale retail marijuana sales in the first quarter of 2025 because of the time it will take to draft regulations and issue licenses, the state’s top cannabis

Maggie's Farm, a Longtime Colorado Cannabis Company, Abruptly Closes Several Dispensaries. Longtime Colorado cannabis company Maggie's Farm abruptly closed several of its dispensaries last week, shuttering five stores — including two in Pueblo — and leaving just three open for business. The closures

Hastings Man Reports Cannabis Theft, Ends Up Charged Alongside Thief. A Hastings man who discovered a person allegedly stealing a cannabis plant from his property called police, who captured the thief and charged both of them. Police received a 111 call at 2.15am on Tuesday from an address in Mahora

Illinois Records Record Recreational Marijuana Sales Despite High Prices. Illinois hit record sales for recreational marijuana last year, showing that the high cost to buy it here — among the priciest in the U.S. — has not deterred buyers. Why it matters: Tax revenue from recreational marijuana goes

Cannabis Cottage in Penticton to Open First Cannabis Patio in BC Following Provincial Regulations. With new provincial regulations, Cannabis Cottage in Penticton, B.C., will soon be one of the first dispensaries in the province to allow people to smoke right on their patio. The province made changes

Quality Roots Expands to New Jersey as it Shifts Focus to Management Services Organization. As Birmingham-based marijuana operator Quality Roots prepares to open its eighth store in Michigan, the company is also expanding to New Jersey as part of a business shift to a management service organization

Hawaii Bill Seeks to Expunge Records of Thousands Arrested for Small Marijuana Possession. Over 36,000 people in Hawaii arrested for possessing less than 3 grams of marijuana before that offense was decriminalized in 2019 could have all or part of their criminal records expunged at no cost if

Jarred cannabis flower sat in a dumpster for 41 hours before being removed, repacked, and sold to consumers. Maryland-based dispensary, Far & Dotter, and Curio Wellness was recently hit with a fine of $26,000 for selling cannabis that was removed from a dumpster. According to a Maryland Cannabis

Cannabis Legalization Linked to Decrease in Beer Sales, Study Shows. Cannabis legalization leads to a reduction in the retail sales of beer, according to new data published in the journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The study, entitled ‘Association Between Non-Medical Cannabis Legalization and

Quiet people have the loudest bud. In the weed world, where unity is often celebrated, introverts—those drained by social gatherings with a need to recharge on their own—may often feel overlooked. Depending on your source, anywhere from 16% to over 56% of the population may be an introvert. Yet, why