Plans have been announced in Canada for a research study on the effectiveness of medical cannabis in treating pain and improving cognitive function in seniors. The 6-month pilot program will be one of the largest of its kind, enrolling up to 500 nursing home residents. The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is partnering with […]
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Alberta Gaming Liquor & Cannabis released the list of pot shops that will be up and running with products on the shelves on Oct. 17. Of the 17 Alberta retailers issued interim cannabis licences, six are located in Edmonton, three are in Medicine Hat and two are in Calgary. (See the full list below). READ MORE: Edmonton […]
In the wake of Canada’s (soon to be) marijuana legalization, there’s a lot of buzz floating around about cannabis-infused beverages. Beer giants like Constellation Brands, Molson Coors and Heineken are dipping their toes in cannabis products and signing deals with Canadian marijuana producers. READ MORE: Coca-Cola reportedly in talks with Aurora Cannabis to make infused drinks Even the soft […]
When Canada legalizes marijuana on Oct. 17, it will join Uruguay as the only countries to allow recreational cannabis nationwide. The South American country became the first in 2013. The effort, years in the making, is unlike the piecemeal approaches to marijuana legalization that have been passed in the United States and the Netherlands. For […]