Marijuana “Academy” Set to Open in South Seattle
Move over, Oaksterdam. Seattle's about to get its very own cannabis university too.
Seattle Hempfest’s 20th Anniversary and Beyond: An Interview with Vivian McPeak
CANNABIS CULTURE - The world's largest cannabis "Protestival" was longer, louder, and better than ever on its 20th Anniversary, says Seattle Hempfest head organizer Vivian McPeak in this CC interview.
Feds Want to Ban Medical Pot References at Trial
Federal prosecutors pursuing drug charges against Montana medical marijuana operators want to keep jurors from hearing any evidence at trial about the state's medical pot law or whether the operators were complying with it.
Cannabis Drug Sativex Given Cancer Trials in Manchester
A cannabis-based medicine is to be given to advanced cancer patients in Greater Manchester.
Too Close to Schools: 58 Cannabis Cafes Set to Shut Down
In total, 58 of the country's 650 plus cannabis cafes break government rules on their proximity to schools and face closure, according to news agency ANP on Monday.
Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner, Less Likely to be Obese Than Non-Smokers
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who smoke marijuana are less likely to be obese than non-smokers.
Long Lines as People Attend Oakland Marijuana Fair
A marijuana street fair being held in downtown Oakland turned out to be a popular destination this weekend, with people waiting in long lines to attend the event.
Washington State Investigates Workers Who OK’d Medical Marijuana at Hempfest
State health-care regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into two medical professionals who were issuing medical-marijuana authorizations at Hempfest.
Cannabis Culture News LIVE: Medical Marijuana Patient Sues RCMP and Health Canada
CANNABIS CULTURE - Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE for the latest news and views on pot politics and the marijuana community. In this episode: A former RCMP officer who uses marijuana as medicine, Carlos Cavaco, is suing Health Canada and the RCMP for repeatedly raiding his home. Cavaco's attorney Kirk Tousaw joins the show to discuss the details.
The Jodie Emery Show: Marc Starts His Own Prison Band
CANNABIS CULTURE - For the latest news on Marc Emery, CCHQ, and Canada's cannabis community, watch new episodes of The Jodie Emery Show each week on Cannabis Culture. In this episode: Marc has now started his own band in prison called "Yazoo", and Jodie gives the details including some of the songs he'll be playing.
