Jun 24, 2026 | International
If you’re looking for a fresh cup of coffee in the breathtaking and walkable city of Amsterdam, you might find yourself disappointed after walking into a “coffeeshop”. While Amsterdam does have a vibrant coffee scene with plenty of...
Jun 24, 2026 | International
Advocates say there’s a natural building material that could be part of the solution. Hemp, which comes from cannabis plants that have minimal amounts of the psychoactive substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can act as a thermal regulator when used to insulate...
Jun 24, 2026 | International
Removing criminal penalties for possessing cannabis for personal use, or introducing tightly controlled legalisation of cannabis, does not appear to increase levels of cannabis use. However, the commercial sale of cannabis is linked to increased health risks, with...
Jun 17, 2026 | Great Lakes Region, International
The Toronto cannabis shop that received a legal notice from FIFA for selling an unauthorised “FIFA Bong” destroyed the objects on Monday morning. Still, the owners are riding high on the instant fame the obscure store has received over the last two days...
Jun 11, 2026 | Canada, Great Lakes Region, International
A week before the World Cup, a Toronto cannabis shop has already got ahold of the trophy — sort of. Cosmic Charlies is selling golden bongs that resemble the tournament’s prize and are marketed as “a true hat trick: portable, durable and easy to clean.” “I’m not going...
Jun 11, 2026 | Feature, International
A new botanical drug derived from marijuana has been approved in Germany to treat chronic pain, ushering in a new future for the medical applications of cannabis. In late May, Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, which is similar to the...
