Blog – Page 24 – World Cannabis

Legalizing Cannabis In Australia: How Would It Work And Is There A Catch?

By Amy Remeikis, The Guardian on April 9, 2023 The Greens say legalising cannabis could net the government $28bn tax revenue in nine years, but there are a few hurdles. Canada, Uruguay … Australia? The...

House Of Cannabis Opens In NYC: Immersive Exploration Into Sights, Science, Sounds & History Of Cannabis

By Maureen Meehan, Benzinga on April 8, 2023 The House of Cannabis (THCNYC), located in the historic cast-iron building at the intersection of Howard and Broadway in SoHo, opened its permanent home celebrating “high culture”...

Mississauga Council Set To Consider Lifting Prohibition On Pot Shops

By Mark Carcasole, Global News on April 8, 2023 Since the federal government legalized cannabis products in 2018, it can feel like dispensaries are everywhere. It’s easy to forget that in Ontario, 66 municipalities opted-out...

Maryland Lawmakers Clear The Way For A Legal Cannabis Market

By Ovetta Wiggins, The Washington Post on April 8, 2023 Legislation sets up regulation, licensing and taxing for recreational cannabis sales, which begin in Maryland on July 1. A bill that would launch the legal...

Families Urge Government To Fund Medical Cannabis Research

By Sky News on April 7, 2023 Elaine Levy reveals she had to sell her home so she could afford private prescriptions for medical cannabis to treat her adult daughter’s epilepsy. The families of people...

The Best 4/20 Events in San Diego

By Jackie Bryant, San Diego Magazine on April 7, 2023 This year’s events include plenty of food, flash tattoos, DJ sets, fairy activations, and one of the best cannabis cups in California. Ahh, ‘tis the...

Cannabis Shop Run By Formerly Incarcerated Licensed To Open In New York

By A.J. Herrington, Forbes on April 6, 2023 Cannabis regulators in New York this week issued a license to open a marijuana dispensary to a company founded by formerly incarcerated individuals, a move that furthers...

Now That Weed is Mostly Legal, Hemp Should Be Booming. But It’s Not

By Aryn Baker, Time on April 6, 2023 Hemp was going to save the world, or so the Baja hoodie-wearing hippies hanging out at California’s Venice Beach back in the ‘80s would have it.The fast...

Niagara Falls 420 Expo A Celebration Of Cannabis Culture And Community

By Paul Forsyth, Niagara Falls Review on April 6, 2023 The cannabis industry has faced criticism for ignoring minority communities and failing to address the harm caused by the war on drugs, both in terms...

Is The Cannabis Industry Ignoring Minority Communities?

By Joana Scopel, Benzinga on April 5, 2023 The cannabis industry has faced criticism for ignoring minority communities and failing to address the harm caused by the war on drugs, both in terms of ownership...