Cannabis News Updates in Canada

American arrested in Moscow on drug smuggling charges is freed ahead of Russia-US talks

Associated PressFebruary 18, 2025

Russia has freed a U.S. citizen arrested earlier this month on drug smuggling charges, according to Russian media reports and…

‘SNL’ at 50: The Tragically Hip’s potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

The Canadian PressFebruary 18, 2025

As Saturday Night Live marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s…

District council considers first cannabis retail permit for Agassiz

Adam LouisFebruary 18, 2025

In B.C.’s eastern Fraser Valley, the District of Kent council heard thoughts of some area residents as they consider approving…

Russia detains another US citizen on drugs charges days after swap, reports say

Associated PressFebruary 16, 2025

Russia has detained another U.S. citizen, after customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage, Russian media said Friday, days…

B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta

The Canadian PressJanuary 11, 2025

British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this week, months after an interprovincial deal was…

US teacher jailed in Russia is formally designated as wrongfully detained

Associated PressDecember 28, 2024

An American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges more than three years ago has been designated by the U.S.…

Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Associated PressDecember 17, 2024

Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results…

Organigram says $90M Motif deal will give it largest share of Canada’s pot market

Canadian Evergreen StaffDecember 7, 2024

Organigram Holdings Inc. says a $90-million deal to buy a cannabis vapes and infused pre-rolls business has made Organigram Canada’s…

Growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin

Associated PressDecember 7, 2024

Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the…

Canopy Growth names Luc Mongeau as the cannabis company’s next CEO

The Canadian PressDecember 4, 2024

Canopy Growth Corp. has named Luc Mongeau as the cannabis company’s next chief executive officer. The company says Mongeau, who…

Load More