Cheech & Chong Launch ‘Dispensoria’ in Tulsa, Bringing Iconic Cannabis Experience to Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma – November 11, 2025 – The spirit of counterculture comedy and cannabis advocacy has officially landed in the Sooner State, as legendary duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have opened their first Cheech & Chong’s Dispensoria in Tulsa. This expansion marks a significant moment for the state’s burgeoning medical cannabis market and introduces…

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Verano Holdings Forges Exclusive East Coast Deal with California’s Raw Garden to Bring Premium Cannabis Vapes to New Jersey

Verano Holdings Corp. has announced a significant strategic partnership with Raw Garden, a highly regarded California-based cannabis cultivator and producer, to introduce Raw Garden’s popular branded products to the New Jersey market. This exclusive collaboration, set to commence on November 11th, marks a key move for Verano in expanding its product portfolio and capitalizing on…

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Swiss Cannabis Pilot Shows Promising Results, Bolstering Case for National Legalization

Zurich’s ambitious adult-use cannabis pilot program, “Züri Can: Cannabis with Responsibility,” has demonstrated encouraging early results, leading city officials to apply for a two-year extension until 2028. This development strengthens the ongoing push for nationwide cannabis legalization in Switzerland, as the federal government deliberates its draft Cannabis Products Act, which could reshape the European cannabis…

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Cannabis Retail Access Correlates with Reduced Heavy Alcohol Drinking, Federally Funded Study Finds

A new federally funded study, conducted by researchers at Oregon State University and the Oregon Public Health Division, suggests a significant link between increased access to legal marijuana shops and a decrease in heavy alcohol consumption. The findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, indicate that as cannabis retail availability grows, so too…

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MariMed Taps New York’s $6 Billion Cannabis Market with Farm 2 Hand Licensing Deal, Expects 2026 Launch

MariMed Inc. announced a significant strategic expansion into the New York cannabis market, entering into a licensing agreement with Farm 2 Hand, LLC, a state-licensed operator. This move is set to introduce MariMed’s sought-after portfolio of edibles, including popular brands like Betty’s Eddies™ fruit chews, Bubby’s Baked™ baked goods, and InHouse™ gummies, to consumers across…

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Terpnami SF Seed Show Returns to SOMA: A Celebration of Cutting-Edge Cannabis Genetics and Homegrow Culture

The Terpnami SF Seed Show is set to return to San Francisco’s SOMA District this December, promising a vibrant celebration of cannabis breeding culture and the booming homegrow movement. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, the event will gather over 30 of the nation’s leading seed makers and clone producers, offering enthusiasts a prime opportunity to…

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Government of Canada Invests $950,000 in Nicolet’s Musée des cultures du monde for Crucial Renovations and Modernization

NICOLET, QC – October 16, 2025 – The federal government is providing a significant financial boost to the Musée des cultures du monde in Nicolet, announcing an investment of $950,000 to support essential renovations and the acquisition of specialized equipment. The announcement was made today by Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières, on behalf…

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Thai Medical and Civic Groups Demand Reversal of 2022 Cannabis Liberalization Amidst Public Health Alarms

BANGKOK – A coalition of medical professionals, academics, and civil society organizations in Thailand is urgently calling on the Ministry of Public Health to revoke a landmark 2022 ministerial announcement that effectively liberalized cannabis use. The groups argue that this policy shift has sown widespread confusion and precipitated a public health crisis, marked by increased…

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Auckland Police Dismantle Major Cannabis Operation, Seize 500kg of Drugs and Cash

Auckland, New Zealand – October 10, 2025 – Auckland police have delivered a significant blow to organized crime with the successful dismantling of a large-scale cannabis growing operation. The coordinated raids, executed on Thursday, October 9, resulted in the seizure of over 500 kilograms of cannabis, along with significant quantities of MDMA, Ketamine, and a…

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