City council is certainly finding itself in rather uncharted territory with the rapidly approaching legalization of cannabis slated for October. It’s a balancing act – no question – between considering the rights of those who will be able to utilize cannabis legally, and the concerns of those who want absolutely …

Posted August 23, 2018 05:02:54 Photo: Under Australian law, growers cannot harvest cannabis unless they are licensed by the Federal Office for Drug Control. (Landline: Sean Murphy) Key players in the emerging industrial hemp business say Australia is missing a golden opportunity to develop a nutraceuticals industry based on the …

TORONTO — Chelsea Handler is getting blunt with Canadians. Ahead of Ottawa’s cannabis legalization on Oct. 17, the Los Angeles comedian will head north for a series of fireside chats about marijuana and political activism. Handler will make seven appearances in partnership with Civilized, a New Brunswick-based digital media outlet. …

Crosby in talks for marijuana brand Markets at a glance RBC boosts dividend, profit rises Guide to emerging markets turmoil Retail sales dip Target sales top forecasts David Crosby MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS David Crosby couldn’t possibly sound more passionate about Canada and its decision to legalize marijuana. Indeed, to twist the …

A COTSWOLD farmer discovered two bin bags containing drugs dumped in his field yesterday, August 21. Officers received a call from the farmer yesterday afternoon, after he had found the bin bags in his field. Two officers responded to the call, and found 562 ounces of cannabis plants in the bags. If these bags belong to …

OTTAWA — Ontario cities likely won’t know until after this fall’s municipal elections how much time they have to decide against allowing brick-and-mortar cannabis shops in their communities. The provincial government announced last week that municipalities would be given a one-time opportunity to opt out of hosting retail pot outlets. But …

A MUM whose eczema was so severe she was hospitalised in agonising pain claims she found a “miracle cure” using cannabis oil. Cheryl Halliburton began suffering with eczema flare-ups on her face and neck after getting pregnant with her daughter, Alexis, four years ago. Cheryl’s flare-ups were so bad her skin …

OTTAWA — Ontario cities likely won’t know until after this fall’s municipal elections how much time they have to decide against allowing brick-and-mortar cannabis shops in their communities. The provincial government announced last week that municipalities would be given a one-time opportunity to opt out of hosting retail pot outlets. But …

Recent safety incidents at US cannabis cultivation facilities have caused concern at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) autumn meeting. ‘I have a level of professional and personal concern about this new-born industry – while marijuana has been around a long time, at the industrial production level it is an infant,’ …

A letting agency has told of their shock after a cannabis farm was found in one of their flats following a huge blaze. Police investigating the fire in Pool Street in Caernarfon discovered a “large cannabis cultivation” in the flats above the Get Connected phone shop after a fire ripped …