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Canada is funding cannabis brain research
Ottawa is putting $24 million into studying how cannabis affects the brain, a sign of how much we still don't know, even years after legalization.
ReadWhy so many cannabis stores are closing
Canada opened cannabis stores faster than shoppers could fill them. Now, in a crowded market with thin margins, a lot of them are closing.
ReadHealth Canada is easing some cannabis rules
After years of complaints about red tape, Health Canada is quietly streamlining parts of its cannabis framework. What's changing, and why it matters.
ReadSix Nations repeals its cannabis law
Six Nations repealed its cannabis law on July 9, ending the licensing system it ran since 2021, and leaving on-reserve retail oversight an open question.
ReadLegal cannabis has a plastic problem
Legal cannabis comes wrapped in a lot of plastic, and Canada is only starting to deal with the waste. Here's the problem, and what you can do about it.
ReadHow to check if your cannabis has been recalled
Legal cannabis gets recalled too, for allergens, labelling errors, or contamination. Here's how to check if a product you own is affected, and what to do.
ReadSeniors are Canada's fastest-growing cannabis users
No age group is picking up cannabis faster than Canadians over 65, mostly for medical reasons. The numbers, and why safe-use advice matters more than ever.
ReadVets are seeing a lot more stoned dogs
Cannabis poisoning in pets has climbed sharply since legalization, almost always a dog eating an edible left within reach. What's happening, and how to prevent it.
ReadThat stamp on your legal cannabis, and why it's set to change
Every legal package carries a small coloured excise stamp, and there are 13 different ones. Ottawa wants to replace them with a single national stamp. Here's what that means.
ReadCanada supplies half of Germany's cannabis
Canada now supplies more than half of Germany's medical cannabis imports, but new competitors are closing in fast.
ReadWhy solventless cannabis is on the rise
Rosin and other solvent-free extracts are the fastest-growing premium corner of Canada's legal market. What is driving it, and what to know.
ReadWhy Canada's cannabis tax is under pressure
About 40 cents of every legal cannabis dollar goes to government. Here is how the excise tax works, and why there is a growing push to change it.
ReadWhat's changed in Canadian cannabis for 2026
A plain-language rundown of the regulatory and market shifts Canadian consumers should know this year.
ReadCannabis drinks are quietly winning over drinkers
Low-dose cannabis beverages are pulling in people cutting back on alcohol. Why they're catching on.
ReadThe legal-vs-legacy price gap keeps narrowing
Why more Canadians are choosing licensed retailers, and what it means for safety and quality.
ReadPotency keeps climbing: why it matters
Average THC levels have crept up year after year. What that means if you're just starting out.
ReadWhy Canada's edibles stay capped at 10 mg
The 10 mg THC package limit frustrates some users, the reasoning behind it, and how to work within it.
ReadLegalization, years on: what we've learned
A look back at what changed, and what didn't, since Canada legalized cannabis.
ReadWhy cannabis prices and rules vary by province
Same country, very different shelves. The provincial system explains the price you pay and the rules you follow.
ReadCraft cannabis is having a moment
As the market matures, small-batch growers are winning fans the way craft beer once did.
ReadCannabis at work: employer rules in Canada
Legal doesn't mean anything goes on the job. Where workplace cannabis rules actually stand.
ReadThe Cannabis Act review: what's on the table
Canada's legalization law got its first big check-up. What reviewers are weighing, and what probably won't change.
ReadWill Canada get cannabis cafés?
Legal to buy, but where can you actually use it socially? The slow case for consumption lounges.
ReadWhy the same edible can feel different every time
Same brand, same milligrams, wildly different night. A few ordinary things explain most of it.
ReadCannabis tourism: what visitors should know
Legal to buy as a visitor, but the rules around using it and crossing borders trip people up.
ReadBeyond THC and CBD: minor cannabinoids rise
CBN, CBG and others are showing up on more labels. What the 'minor' cannabinoids are about.
ReadWhy legal cannabis prices finally fell
Legal weed started out pricey and patchy. What brought the price down.
ReadWhy to shop by terpene, not THC
The number everyone fixates on is the one that predicts your experience the least.
ReadSame country, 13 different rulebooks
Years in, the provinces have drifted further apart on how cannabis is sold and used.
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