UN drug chief says recreational cannabis legalization breaches international drug control treaties
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 16, 2020
Could UN drug conventions be overdue for an update? According to the president of the narcotics enforcement agency of the United Nations, President Cornelis P. de Joncheere, drug conventions are not in alignment with the ever-evolving legal cannabis landscape. Joncheere raised his concerns at a presentat...
Canopy Growth shares drop after company dismisses 500 workers
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 13, 2020
The repercussions of Canopy Growth Corp. eliminating 500 members of its workforce are being felt by pot stock investors and traders; on Thursday, March 5, shares sunk by four percent. Canopy's plummeting shares were to be expected, considering the fact that the Canadian cannabis company recently annou...
Croatia’s recreational cannabis bill awaits review
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 28, 2020
The people of Croatia could soon be growing their own cannabis for personal consumption. Well, that is if a lawmaker’s bill gains approval. President of the Social Democratic Party’s Green Development Council, Mirela Holy, has introduced a bill to legalize recreational cannabis in Croatia. ...
First cannabis dispensary in Peepeekisis Cree Nation will bring in much-needed funds for the local economy
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 28, 2020
A band-owned cannabis dispensary opened for business in Peepeekisis Cree Nation on Saturday, February 15. Joint Adventures Medical Dispensary can be found close to the Peepeekisis Health Centre. It will serve both medical and recreational consumers. The purpose of Peepeekisis Cree Nation’s cann...
Cannabis drug testing: Will a sweaty exercise session eliminate THC from the body?
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 24, 2020
Ever since cannabis legalization began unfurling across the United States, more consumers are becoming concerned that a lack of workplace protections – depending on their state of residence – may result in them losing their job. Should you work in a place where you are exposed to hazards on a...
15 months post-legalization, millions of Ontarians still living in “red zone” areas
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 21, 2020
Ontario might have already legalized cannabis for recreational purposes, but not everyone has access to legal bud just yet. The second-largest province in Canada, which is home to 2.8 million people, comprises numerous communities that have opted out of retail cannabis sales. In fact, approximately a...
Israeli government awards tender for the operation of a medical cannabis incubator
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 27, 2020
A hi-tech medical cannabis incubator located in Yeruham has bagged the Israeli Government Tender. Awarded by the Israel Innovation Authority, the tender was bestowed upon OurCrowd, Perrigo and BOL Pharma. Ourcrowd is Israel’s leading venture capital investor, whereas Perrigo is acknowledged as the l...
Curaleaf ‘upsizes’ debt offering by $25 million more than initially anticipated
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 24, 2020
A new credit facility has been secured by multistate cannabis operator Curaleaf. Based in Massachusetts, the company announced on Wednesday, January 15 that it would gain access to $300 million from an affiliation of lenders; names were not revealed. Based on the official notes for Curaleaf’s ...
These 5 cannabis stocks will slash production in 2020
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 13, 2020
The year 2020 brings pot investors a stroke of bad luck. According to data from the Marijuana Index – which monitors cannabis industry stocks – a 63 percent reduction in 45 of the leading North American cannabis stocks has been noticed since April 1. Such a drastic decrease has been attribut...
Licensed cannabis stores can be verified by Californians using QR codes
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 13, 2020
California’s cannabis consumers can now feel more confident when purchasing their supply from one of the huge state’s long list of vendors. A unique application designed for use on smartphone devices will enable consumers to determine whether or not a dispensary is legitimately licensed to conduc...
Cannabis social equity applicants in San Francisco bag their first permits
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 9, 2020
During the middle of December, social equity applicants in San Francisco rejoiced, as they were awarded the first ever permits for launching cannabis businesses in the Californian metropolis; applications for cannabis permits were officially opened to equity applicants in 2018. The Cannabis Equity...
Cannabis social equity applicants in Illinois gain access to $21 million in loans
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
January 9, 2020
People living in Illinois who have been worst affected by the War on Drugs have been granted an entry point into the legal cannabis industry. Based on recent reports, $21 million in taxpayer funded low-interest loans will be granted to state residents who wish to open a legal weed business with minimal investment. Fees paid by cannabis growers and dispensaries will be used to fund the loans. The ...
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Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 23, 2020
The results of a cannabis legalization vote by the Oglala Sioux Tribe are expected to be revealed in the coming week. If a successful vote ensues, this tribal territory in...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 28, 2020
A band-owned cannabis dispensary opened for business in Peepeekisis Cree Nation on Saturday, February 15. Joint Adventures Medical Dispensary can be found close to the Peepeekisis...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
April 3, 2020
Kyle Turley, the National Football League's former offensive tackle player, is one of numerous existing/previous NFL players who support the use of medical cannabis for pain...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
March 30, 2020
Season 31 of the 'Simpsons' is among us and if you caught the 17th episode, "Highway to Well", you will have noticed that the sitcom was heavily influenced by cannabis. Since...
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
February 12, 2020
The cannabis consumer demographic might be growing, but not enough people actually know what’s in their stash. This is according to a nonprofit organization called the Cannabis...