The last time I tried to buy weed before the Cannabis Act was introduced, I was a teenager. It was late in the 1900s, when the other prime minister Trudeau was winding down his political career. We never had much pot-buying success, my friends and I. But that was fine with me. Attempting to score […]
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Weed and alcohol are too close for comfort in Nova Scotia
The Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation recommends cannabis be sold separately from booze, in stand-alone stores. That’s the way PEI and New Brunswick are gonna deal with legal weed. It’s an approach endorsed by multiple studies explaining how THC and alcohol exacerbate each other’s effects and intensify injury and fatalities when mixed, […]
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Where’s the weed at? Over at the NSLC
Starting next year anyone 19 or over will be able to use, purchase and possess cannabis products in Nova Scotia, which will be legally sold online and through existing NSLC stores. The much-anticipated details were released Thursday by the province. According to the government, the number of liquor stores that will stock pot is yet […]
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Updated: Cannabis dispensaries raided by Halifax police
Update: Coastal Cannapy was raided a second time on Saturday, November 25. Police say three men were arrested at the scene without incident. They’re facing one count each of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana and hash. Members of the Special Enforcement Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division raided two different Halifax cannabis dispensaries […]
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3 weed strains that won’t strain your budget
As Sweeney Todd‘s Mrs. Lovett Sondheim-sighs in her first solo, “aye sir, times is hard.” While I’m not making human pies to make ends MEAT right now, I have had to become savvy with my pot allowance. To get double dosages out of my stash, I’ve been vaping more often and then using the leftovers […]
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The best pot for periods, period
When it comes time for your monthly uterine massacre, you bet Mary Jane has your back—and anywhere else that aches whilst surfing the crimson wave. Here are the cannabis products that my co-workers and partner can thank for not being murdered by me once every three weeks. 1. Arthritis balm from Cannalife Botanicals Ever heard […]
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Dealer’s choice: Nova Scotia launches public cannabis consultation
Nova Scotia’s government wants the blunt truth. The province has unveiled an online survey seeking public input on proposed rules and regulations for recreational cannabis. “As the federal government moves toward legalizing cannabis, our top priority is to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians,” claims Justice minister Mark Furey in a press release. “We want […]
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Here’s to the class of 420
Harvard studies suggest cannabis enhances cognitive function. German studies conclude micro-dosing weed is an effective ADHD treatment. And with Canada’s impending marijuana legalization, the “lazy stoner” stereotype is washing away, making room for the high-functioning user to spark up. Carefully chosen MMJ strains, dosage and smoke methods just might be your path to becoming most […]
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Living the High Life
After a summer of preparations High Life Social Club (5982 Spring Garden Road) celebrated its grand opening last weekend, welcoming Haligonians to take a load off, grab a coffee and vapourize. “I want to make it easier for people to enjoy and benefit from cannabis, and not continue to hinder people,” says owner of the […]
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New Tunes: The Graboids – Aftershocks
Those delightful curmudgeons The Graboids are releasing a 5-song EP today titled Aftershocks. The band’s first EP and the new one can be bought as a single CD called The First One Years a la Black Flag. If you enjoyed their first EP (and who didn’t really) the second features a similar blend of hijinks, […]