


High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Let’s nip this in the bud: No, Pocono never considered asking for 95 more miles added to the length of Saturday’s NASCAR Cup race so the first CBD-sponsored event could be called the Pocono Organics…

Cannabis farmers forced to react as heat, wildfires take their toll on crops
It used to be common to see Tyler Rumi and his B.C. cannabis farm staff out watering their plants until the recent heat wave hit. Now extreme temperatures have the co-founder and chief executive of Good Budsand his crew waking…

Marijuana home delivery services launch in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Home-delivered marijuana has arrived in Massachusetts. At least two companies announced this week they have launched operations. Lantern, a sister company of the popular alcohol delivery service Drizly, says it's now serving the Boston area. Your Green…

Lawmakers approve rules for medical pot in South Dakota public schools
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Education succeeded Monday in its second attempt to get legislators to approve rules for allowing medical marijuana in public schools. The Board of Education struck language that would have made…

Kansas authorities find 56 pounds of marijuana in search
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities in south-central Kansas seized 89 marijuana plants and several bags of the drug during the recent search of a property northeast of El Dorado. The Butler County Sheriff's office said the 56 pounds of marijuana…

Arizona launches expungement process for marijuana offenses
PHOENIX (AP) — In August 2011, a police officer found a marijuana roach in Carlos Diaz’s car under the seat when he was pulled over for a broken headlight. Diaz said he was sober and passed a field sobriety test.…

Virginia looking for its first cannabis attorney
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — With recreational marijuana use recently legalized, Virginia's attorney general is seeking applicants interested in serving as the state's first cannabis attorney. The person hired for the position will serve as general counsel to the newly created…

Watertown says no to marijuana sales despite NY legalization
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in Watertown voted to keep retail marijuana shops from opening in the northern New York city. The city council opted Watertown out of New York's new marijuana legalization law after a marathon public hearing Monday…

Public event set in West Virginia for medical cannabis registration
HARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia residents with serious medical conditions can register with the state at an upcoming public event for medical cannabis products. The state Office of Medical Cannabis will conduct the event next Monday at the Kanawha-Charleston Health…

Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. – A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members taking part in a 2018 live-fire training exercise. Bombardier…

Judge reserves decision to exclude evidence in cannabis cupcake court martial in N.B.
OROMOCTO, N.B. – A military judge has reserved her decision on an application to exclude evidence at the court martial of a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members. Bombardier Chelsea…

Judge allows wrapper as evidence in New Brunswick cannabis cupcake court martial
OROMOCTO, N.B. – A military judge ruled Friday that a cupcake wrapper that tested positive for the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana will be allowed as evidence in a court martial in New Brunswick. Bombardier Chelsea Cogswell is accused of giving…

Jay Baruchel talks cannabis legalization in Canadian Audible original ‘Highly Legal’
TORONTO – Canadian comedy star Jay Baruchel's penchant for pot began with his discovery of a severe alcohol allergy. The Montreal-raised actor-filmmaker, who's played a stoner in films including "Knocked Up" and "This Is the End," says he turned to…

Alaskan marijuana retailer again offering onsite smoking
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A marijuana retailer in Ketchikan is again offering onsite consumption of cannabis, months after the pandemic temporarily shuttered that part of the business. Kanoe Zantuya, an owner of Cannabis Corner, said a small indoor consumption area…

Fire and Flower buying PotGuide cannabis website for US$8.5M in cash and shares
TORONTO – Cannabis retailer Fire and Flower Holdings Corp. has signed a deal to buy the company behind the PotGuide cannabis website for US$8.5 million in cash and shares. Under the deal, the company will pay US$4 million in cash…



