There’s probably no better feeling than knowing you’ve helped another human being feel better and have a positive impact on their life. That’s why so many of us become friends with people we’d never normally meet. But when it comes to giving a friend cannabis as a gift, you need to tread carefully. There are […]
We are honored you’ve chosen The Weed Blog to learn how to grow cannabis indoors. Before you get your hands in the dirt, it’s important to understand the legality of cannabis cultivation in your area to prevent any unpleasant interactions with law enforcement or significant legal consequences. Research your state and local marijuana laws to ensure you’re […]
New data is showing that regulated cannabis sales in BC are up compared to this time last year — way up. In data released by Statistics Canada, $29,393,000 was spent in the province on cannabis in June 2020. While certainly more than a few dime bags, when measured to the total from the same month […]
With the country adhering to shelter-in-place practices, many within the cannabis community and weed culture have started to openly fret about what would happen to their favorite day of the year: 4/20, especially in the year 2020. I mean, who knew that the 4/20/20 holiday we have all anticipated for years (a whole month of […]
While a strong argument could be made that the entirety of April 2020 has been a 4/20 in its own right, there’s still one day this month that holds the title as the official unofficial day for cannabis users, April 20. This year is facing some unique challenges when it comes to celebrating, but anyone […]
Provinces may not be able to agree if cannabis is an essential business, but chances are, unless you’re a medical user, when considering the things you need for lockdown, keeping well stocked with pot is more of a luxury than a need. A recent survey of 990 cannabis users in the US by American Marijuana […]
According to Statistics Canada, the cannabis industry has added over $8 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product since fall 2018. The latest numbers, released Monday, show that the cannabis industry added $8.259 billion to the economy between when the products became legal in October 2018 to the end of July 2020. This is up from a […]
The federal election is looming and with each passing day it seems that the polls are looking tighter and more volatile. Many Canadians remain undecided about who to vote for. With so much noise and unclear messaging, it can be difficult to pin down the political party that best aligns with our individual concerns and […]
Hong Kong officials are reporting a massive spike in mail order cannabis seizures, and those close to law enforcement in the Chinese Special Administrative Region believe that Canada is to blame. According to a recent report in the South China Morning Post, law enforcement and customs officials in Hong Kong have noted a massive influx of […]
Despite conservative fears over increased use of non-medicinal marijuana subsequent to the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Statistics Canada’s Q4 2018 report shows that legalization led to little actual increase in use. The below article from Daily Hive nicely sums up the report from Statistics Canada. As reported on the Daily Hive, February 7, 2019, […]