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Law enforcement authorities recently uncovered a surprising stash of cannabis during a targeted search operation at a location identified as a Chicken Farm in Parika Facade, East Bank Demerara. The raid, conducted by Anti-Crime patrol ranks from Regional Police Division #3, highlights the continued ...

A new report says the majority of Canadians are purchasing all their cannabis through legal sources. After first prohibiting cannabis use in 1923, medical cannabis use was legalized in Canada in 2001 and then recreational use in 2018. Given nearly 7 years has passed since the latter; has it had much...

A cannabis company based near Buellton has agreed to pay a $620,000 environmental fine after prosecutors accused it of violating state regulations on diesel generator use. The settlement was announced by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office and resolves a lawsuit against Central Coast...

The cannabis industry is keeping a close eye on Washington as talk of marijuana reclassification gains momentum. President Donald Trump recently hinted that his administration could move to reschedule marijuana "over the next few weeks," a decision that would mark a historic shift in U.S. drug polic...

President Trump has indicated he is open to following through on former President Biden's stalled effort to reschedule marijuana, a move that would fall short of full legalization but could still mark a significant moment for cannabis reform. Speaking to donors earlier this month and later at a pres...

In a significant development for the state's cannabis industry, more than 7,000 marijuana products in Massachusetts have been flagged for potential yeast and mold contamination. This comes after the Cannabis Commission suspended the license of Assured Testing Laboratories, a Tyngsborough-based facil...

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has intensified its efforts to regulate cannabis-related businesses across Thailand. Between June 16 and August 13, 2025, officials inspected 5,218 out of 18,763 establishments nationwide, with a strong focus on ensuring that cannabis shops...

A groundbreaking study has found that cannabis may provide real, measurable pain relief beyond the placebo effect—and Cannabis Terpenoids appear to play a critical role in this therapeutic benefit. Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, leading many sufferers to explore a variety of treatments, fr...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Governor Walz announced Wednesday that Eric Taubel has been officially appointed as the new executive director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), marking a significant step in the state's preparations to launch its cannabis market. Taubel, who has been ser...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is weighing a significant policy shift that could reshape how marijuana is regulated at the federal level. Officials have confirmed that marijuana reclassification is under serious consideration, with a decision potentially coming in the next few weeks. Cu...

This article was originally published by ICT News, formerly Indian Country Today. The operators of the Little Pines cannabis dispensary say its location next to Munchies to Go was just a happy accident. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians' business development corporation opened Little...

A new report highlights the economic impacts of cannabis legalization in Canada and Ontario. The cannabis industry contributed $76.5 billion to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) and $23.1 billion to Ontario's GDP between legalization in 2018 and 2024, according to a new report from the Ontario C...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — For Lucky Strains Cannabis Dispensary owners Philly Modlin and his wife, Sarabear Kelly-Modlin, the day they dreamed of finally arrived they received their state license to sell cannabis. But there's a catch: they can't sell a single product yet. "I'm like over the top," Philly...

The University of Oklahoma is taking a pioneering step in understanding how cannabis use might impact cancer recovery, particularly for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers. Led by Dr. Lurdes Queimado and Dr. Mark Mims, the study is the first of its kind and is supported by the Pres...

A federal appeals court has thrown a wrench into New York's legalization rollout, ruling that some of the criteria used to award cannabis licenses may be unconstitutional. The decision, issued Tuesday by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, could have sweeping implications for marijuana...

A recently placed cannabis billboard in Philadelphia has stirred strong reactions from parents, educators, and local officials. Located along New State Road in Tacony, just off I-95 North, the advertisement promotes Quality Roots, a New Jersey dispensary. The issue? It stands in clear view of Mast C...

Stocktwits - Retail sentiment picked up Sunday for Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB), Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC), Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) and Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL) (TCNNF) after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Wall Street Journal said...

A major policy battle is brewing in Massachusetts over H. 4206, officially titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth's Cannabis Laws. The proposed cannabis bill is now before the Senate Ways and Means Committee, which, under newly adopted joint rules, must issue a final report within 60 days unless...

In a packed City Council Chambers on Monday, the Albert Lea City Council voted against reconsidering the registration for the owner of The Smoking Tree, while approving licenses for two other out-of-state cannabis dispensary owners. Chris Gracia of New Mexico plans to open Matchbox Farms at 2316 Hen...

Vermont's Medical-Only cannabis dispensary licensing is now paused as state regulators refine the rules governing how these specialized businesses operate. The decision came during the Cannabis Control Board's (CCB) July 30 meeting and is intended to ensure fair, consistent, and sustainable growth i...