LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals is poised to make a significant decision for the local cannabis market, with a vote scheduled for July 10, 2025, regarding the proposed establishment of a new dispensary. The potential approval would pave the way for Southern Waves Dispensary to open its doors in California,…
The historical, intertwined relationship between music and cannabis, once largely confined to the smoky secrecy of jazz clubs in the 1920s or the counter-cultural surge of psychedelic rock in the 1960s, is experiencing a profound transformation. Propelled by increasing legalization efforts, particularly across the United States and Canada, this cultural intersection is becoming more overt…
A recent analysis from the prominent film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has compiled and ranked a list of motion pictures deemed “essential” within the cultural lexicon surrounding marijuana. Titled “25 Essential Stoner Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer,” the article presents a selection of films celebrated for their connection to the cannabis experience, evaluated and ordered according…
The global cannabis industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture, undergoing significant transformation driven by a confluence of factors: remarkable advancements in agricultural technology, burgeoning market demand, and the continuous evolution of regulatory frameworks worldwide. In this dynamic landscape, modern growers face the imperative challenge of maximizing yield, enhancing product quality, and streamlining complex operational…
Montreal, Quebec – Mercanto Holdings Inc. (TSX-V: MUSH), a company focused on the Canadian cannabis market, has achieved a significant milestone ahead of Quebec’s highly anticipated launch of its legal cannabis vape category. The company has received preliminary acceptance from the Quebec cannabis authority, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), for three distinct vape cartridge…
NANTHABURI, THAILAND – Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand launched a significant demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” outside the Ministry of Public Health headquarters in Nonthaburi province on Monday, July 7, 2025. The rally is a direct response to what protesters perceive as government efforts to recriminalise cannabis, a move that opponents warn could devastate businesses established since…
BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of cannabis advocates and industry participants are preparing for a major demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand. The rally signals escalating opposition to the government’s proposed reversal of its cannabis policy, which would reinstate the plant on the…
The promise of a thriving medicinal cannabis sector in New Zealand faces significant headwinds, according to reports from RNZ News. The industry, poised for growth and leveraging the country’s favourable conditions, is instead grappling with a complex and stringent regulatory framework that industry leaders warn is stifling domestic potential and pushing companies towards international markets….
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – July 6, 2025 – Area 52, a prominent name in the cannabis industry, announced today from Las Vegas, Nevada, that its innovative line of THCA vapes has received significant recognition from The Oregon Observer, a respected publication known for its comprehensive reviews of cannabis products. According to the announcement made on…
Vineland Cannabis Cultivation Employees Secure Union Representation Vineland, New Jersey – Workers at the Columbia Care cannabis cultivation facility in Vineland, New Jersey, have overwhelmingly ratified their inaugural union contract with UFCW Local 152. This significant development culminates an organizing effort that commenced in November 2022, marking a pivotal moment for labor relations within the…
