The world lost one of its most irreverent voices on Sunday when satire writer, publisher, and co-founder of the Yippies Paul Krassner died at his home in Desert Hot Springs, California at the age of 87. A contributor to High Times and founder of the seminal alternative magazine The... Read more
In Thailand, there is a long cultural tradition of using cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Like many of its neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, however, Thailand has historically imposed harsh anti-drug laws that strongly penalize cannabis cultivation and use. But late last year, the nation of nearly 70... Read more
Update: The K9, named Jake, died over the weekend, according to local media. Original Story: A prison K9 in Alabama required CPR after a contraband raid last week exposed the animal to synthetic marijuana. The dog, named Jake, assisted a search conducted last Thursday at Staton Correctional Facility in... Read more
CannTrust Special Committee Update VAUGHAN, ON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”, TSX: TRST,NYSE: CTST) today provided an interim update on the investigation being undertaken by a special committee (the “Special Committee”) of its board of directors (the “Board of Directors”). As announced... Read more
GTEC Enters into Agreement to Acquire Facility in Kelowna BC Kelowna, BC, July 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GTEC Holdings Ltd. (TSX-V:GTEC) (OTCQB:GGTTF) (FRA:1BUP) (“GTEC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that GTEC and Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) entered into a purchase and sale agreement... Read more
The Flowr Corporation Announces $43.5 Million Bought Deal Financing TORONTO, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V:FLWR) (OTCQB:FLWPF) (the “Company” or “Flowr”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by GMP Securities L.P. (the “Lead Underwriter” and, collectively with... Read more
The city council in Columbus, Ohio is considering cannabis policy reforms that would significantly reduce the penalties imposed for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The council has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed city ordinance to enact the reforms for Thursday evening. Under the proposed ordinance, possession... Read more
On Tuesday, West Hollywood stepped out in front of the cannabis dining and entertainment market by approving the country’s first licensed restaurant featuring THC and CBD-infused food. Lowell Farms — a project of marijuana company Lowell Herb Co. — will also offer an open-air smoking area. While cannabis industry... Read more
The tell-tale smell of cannabis smoke has long been law enforcement’s best excuse for questioning and detaining people over suspected cannabis possession. And police often use “marijuana odor” as a pretense for stop-and-frisks and searches, whether they actually detected a smell or not. But in Florida, the mere odor... Read more
Columbia Care Announces Launch of Share Repurchase Program Company’s board of directors approves $25 million open market repurchase program NEW YORK, July 19, 2019–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Care Inc. (NEO:CCHW) (OTCQX:CCHWF) (FSE:3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest fully integrated operators in the global medical cannabis industry with... Read more
