Govt designates 134ha for cannabis production | The New Times | Rwanda

The government of Rwanda set a rigorous process to select companies that have or are partnering with companies that have previous experience in the production of cannabis for medical and therapeutic reasons. The crops will be in a very designated place, there will be very strong measures, whether it is CCTV cameras, watch towers, street […]

911 call leads to 2 arrests, seizure of cannabis, LSD, psilocybin – StratCann

Once inside, police were told about three individuals who were in the house that morning. Police say the resident then sprayed all three individuals with bear spray, causing the residents to then flee on foot. Following a judicial hearing, the youth was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court […]

Tour inside what developers say will be the largest indoor cannabis grow in Michigan – mlive.com

305 Farms has planted roots about 30 miles west of Kalamazoo near Lawrence, a small Michigan village along I-94. The company will recycle 95% of the water used in growing its plants, Vice President of Business Development Mitchell Maltz said. The company will be the “largest single-stack facility,” in Michigan, Maltz said. A rendering of […]

End of an era as cannabis giant Tilray sells land and leaves Nanaimo | CBC News

“It is unfortunate for staff and others who would have lost their employment,” said Deepak Anand, a Vancouver-based board member of Medical Cannabis Canada, and former executive director of the Canadian National Medical Marijuana Association. For Anand, the consolidation of what he called “Big Cannabis” is not surprising as the industry shifts amidst increasing public acceptance, and demand, […]

Don’t miss out on the dopest Cannabis Expo CT has to offer at GrandWest – Cape Town ETC

This is the largest comprehensive cannabis convention to take place in Africa, with global industry leaders and local government representatives from across the region presenting talks and taking part in moderated panel discussions every hour on The Stage throughout Thursday and Friday. They have some fantastic panel discussions lined up for on topics ranging from […]

On Cannabis in Oakland: The ‘Most Important Kind of Story That We Do’ – The New York Times

When California legalized cannabis for recreational use in 2016, state lawmakers announced their intention to build racial and social equity into the marketplace, to help communities upended by the ravages of the war on drugs. For a Times article published last week, Mr. Corkery interviewed more than 30 business owners, investors and regulators in California’s […]

Legislation to crack down on marijuana products, including synthetics, heads to Youngkin – NBC12

RICHMOND, Va. The measurements would apply to any naturally occurring or synthetic version of THC such as delta-8, the popular synthetic substitute made from industrial hemp that producers claim is legal. “This product is dangerous because people don’t understand the impact, the safety issues,”  said Sen. Since the personal possession and home cultivation of marijuana […]

Marijuana production facility approved in Ulster County – Times Union

The Town of Wawarsing Planning Board gave the green light for the nearly $9 million project at its March 15th meeting. The planning approval process “went quicker than most projects,” said Ulster County Director of Economic Development Tim Weidemann. Cresco Labs in August proposed taking over the former Schrade Knife and Avnet Channel Master facilities in […]

Economic Development: Polis Administration Launches Applications for Cannabis Business …

“Colorado’s nation-leading innovations in the cannabis industry are strengthening our economy, advancing diversity, and inclusion, and saving small business owners money,” said Gov. Based on their maturity, eligible businesses are divided into either the Foundational or Growth category, awarding up to $25,000 and $50,000, respectively. To be eligible for the grant, businesses are required to […]