Marijuana beer coming soon. North American alcohol broker invests in Canada’s legal cannabis. Major alcohol organizations support legalising cannabis across the US. But, it is difficult for them to invest with the federal government continuing to outlaw cannabis. So, some companies are getting in on the ground floor of Canada’s new cannabis industry. Marijuana Beer Coming Soon One of North America’s largest alcohol distribution companies, Breakthru Beverage Group is doing just that. It has signed a letter of intent with Canada’s CannTrust Holdings. A long trust name in cannabis, CannTrust holds a licence with the Canadian government. The company brings more...

Wine magazine sues weed magazine for plagiarism. A wine magazine is suing a weed magazine for plagiarism. In a lawsuit filed in New York, the plaintiff seeks an award of triple its damages. The plaintiff accuses Modern Wellness of infringing its trademark. Among other things, Wine Spectator publisher says Weed Spectator is using its wine rating system. Wine magazine sues weed magazine for plagiarism Lawyers for Wine Spectator publisher, M. Shanken Communications, filed the complaint on September 5 in New York. Modern Wellness owns Weed Spectator and the lawsuit says it plagiarised the rating system. Wine Spectator has been using the...

Canadian cannabis border issues. Canadians who work or invest in the cannabis industry, or use it are facing life bans at US border crossings. With Canada set to legalise cannabis on October 17, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warning people it will not allow them into the US. CBP executive assistant commissioner for field operations Todd Owen said the US will not change is policies to accommodate the changing Canadian laws. Under Federal US law, cannabis is still illegal across the country although it is legal in some US states. Canadian cannabis border issues Canada’s cannabis industry predicts it will generate...

Cannabis for dogs – is it safe? With people using medical cannabis to help them with different ailments and pain, they are using it to treat their dogs. Medical cannabis for dogs is becoming a booming industry. But there is little research on the effects of medical cannabis on our beloved pets. While there is anecdotal evidence it helps dogs with seizures, anxiety and cancer, there are less than 60 studies about its effects on dogs. And most of these studies are about the toxicity of cannabis for pets. Cannabis for dogs Dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains than...

Private retailers to sell cannabis in Ontario. The internet was a buzz a week ago with reported news Ontario is going to allow private retailers sell cannabis when the law changes on October 17. Reports say an official announcement was due on July 31. But there has still been nothing confirming new plans from the Ontario government. Current plans under the previous Liberal government were for state run pot shops. Run by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. they created a new subsidiary called the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). Private retailers to sell cannabis in Ontario With a plan for 40...