Tag: Radio Canada International (en)

Iceland gives green light to new Olafur Ragnar Grimsson Arctic institute

by Bobby Chaim ( Green)

Grimsson established The Arctic Circle forum in 2013 as a way to bring together those interested in the Arctic, whether in the North, or elsewhere in the world. The December report highlighted the assembly’s role in raising Iceland’s profile in the Arctic. The Olafur Ragnar Grimsson institute will be an NGO with board members appointed […]

Doctors reluctant to prescribe medical cannabis, report researchers

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

The physicians said they were concerned about possible ill-effects on such things as cognitive development, existing mental illnesses and the possible effects of dizziness or drowsiness or drug interactions in older adults. “This paper is demonstrating that there is a real perceived need by family physicians that more evidence, education and guidance is needed, so […]