Canada’s legal marijuana industry set a new monthly record in August, generating CA$498 million in sales, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada. That figure surpasses the previous record of CA$489 million set in December 2024, marking the strongest month of sales since nationwide legalization in 2018.
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Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal-State Cannabis Compact With Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the signing of a new Tribal-state cannabis compact authorized under state statute, the second this week. The agreement outlines how the state of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will advance lawful, cooperative, and mutually beneficial relationships …
UCLA Recruiting Participants for Four Marijuana Studies, Offering Up to $1,725 in Compensation
UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids is seeking volunteers for four clinical studies that will test how compounds in marijuana affect mood, pain, appetite, and overall health. Participants can earn between $399 and $1,725. The CanSex Study will look at how cannabis influences mood and pain. Healthy adults ages 21 to 65 who use marijuana …
Systematic Review Finds Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer but Human Trials Are Lacking
A systematic review published by the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Cell International details growing evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may have anticancer effects against lung cancer, but human trials are lacking. Researchers from Gerash University of Medical Sciences reviewed 19 studies conducted between 2007 and 2025 that examined CBD in relation to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), …
Ohio House Votes 87 to 8 to Roll Back Marijuana Protections, Add Hemp Restrictions
Ohio’s full House of Representatives has passed a bill that would repeal key parts of the state’s voter-approved marijuana law while also imposing new restrictions on hemp products. The measure, which passed in an 87 to 8 vote, represents what lawmakers are calling a “compromise” but what advocates argue is an overreach that undermines the …
Wisconsin Public Hearing on Medical Cannabis Bill Draws Overwhelming Support
Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony today on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The public hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Health at the State Capitol, drew a large crowd, with the vast majority voicing strong support for the measure.
Elevated Hemp Co: A Veteran-Owned Leader in Premium THCA Flower Nationwide
In the evolving world of hemp and cannabis alternatives, Elevated Hemp Co. has emerged as one of the most trusted and innovative online THCA flower dispensaries in the country. Veteran-owned and operated, Elevated Hemp Co. is more than just a business, it’s a mission-driven company committed to quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction. With over 80,000+ …
Study: Cannabinoids Show Potential to Improve Survival and Reduce Organ Damage in Sepsis
“Cannabinoids are promising therapeutic targets in the treatment of sepsis, as they improved survival, and reduced inflammation and organ injury”, states a new study published by the journal Inflammation Research. Sepsis is responsible for roughly one in five deaths globally, yet treatment options remain limited to supportive care, notes the research team from the Federal …
California’s Cannabis Task Force Seized and Eradicated $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from unlawful …
Study Finds CBD Can Improve Sleep in Cancer Patients, Especially at Higher Doses
A study published this week by Clinical and Translational Oncology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can provide meaningful improvements in sleep quality for cancer patients, particularly when taken at higher doses. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison examined data from 1,962 cancer patients enrolled in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) between 2015 and 2023, making …
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