Winnipeg pot producer fires senior managers. Source of recalled weed remains unknown – Winnipeg

Investigators for Bonify, a Winnipeg cannabis producer, announced Thursday the company had fired several senior staffers following an investigation sparked by a recall of their products. In total, three senior managers were let go and an executive assistant was released without cause. George Robinson, CEO of RavenQuest, also said at a press conference they did […]

Legal marijuana had an exceptional year in 2018 — and not just in Canada – National

PORTLAND, Ore. — The last year was a 12-month champagne toast for the legal marijuana industry as the global market exploded and cannabis pushed its way further into the financial and cultural mainstream. Liberal California became the largest legal U.S. marketplace, while conservative Utah and Oklahoma embraced medical marijuana. Canada ushered in broad legalization , […]

Thailand becomes 1st country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana – National

BANGKOK — Thailand’s legislature on Tuesday agreed to amend the country’s drug law to allow the licensed medical use of marijuana, as well as kratom, a locally grown plant traditionally used as a stimulant and painkiller. Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to take such action, which is also under consideration in neighboring […]