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8 Challenges to Opening a Cannabis Dispensary

Jamie Shaw (Article previously appeared at Canlio.com) I’ve been asked a few times to tackle a piece on how to start a medical cannabis dispensary. I finally agreed, then thought about it for a bit, and nope. Not gonna do it. Dispensaries are still illegal (to what level depends on where in North America you […]

Weed Out Punishment for Athletes Using Medicinal Marijuana

Weed Out Punishment for Athletes Using Medicinal Marijuana  Jason Heit When will the sports governing bodies recognize medical marijuana as an alternative to prescription painkillers? Failed drug tests for marijuana consumption have been a consistent problem in sports. Sports leagues and governing bodies like the NFL, NBA, UFC, Athletic Commissions, World Anti-doping Association, International Olympic Committee and […]

This Hemp Nut Feels Strong After 20 Years Without Meat

Ted Smith In my first few years of being a cannabis activist I learned a great deal about the wide range of potential uses the cannabis plant could have if not for prohibition.  Being a seventh generation Canadian on both sides of my family, but the first not to grow up a family farm, I […]